Minutes City Council Regular 2 16 09
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on February 16, 2009 in the
Historic Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg,
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the purpose of
discussing such matters which may properly come before the City Council.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation was provided by Monsignor Wayne Ressler of St. Raphael's Cathedral
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of 11/24 and 12/29/08; Cable TV
Teleprogramming Commission of 1/6 and 1/20; City Conference Board of 3/10 and 8/4/08; City
Council of 2/2, 2/9, and 2/10; Human Rights Commission of 12/8; Investment Oversight
Advisory Commission of 2/5; Zoning Advisory Commission of 2/4
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of January 20 and 26, 2009 and List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending December 31, 2008
Carnegie-Stout Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of January 22, 2009
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Patricia Gerhard for property damage; Carolyn Callahan for vehicle
damage; Randy Miller for property damage; Suellen Flynn for vehicle damage; Gordon and
Kathy Dailey for vehicle damage; Nicole Lammer for personal injury; Patricia Gerhard for
property damage; Sara J. Gilles for personal injury; Mark Sarazin for property damage;
Jennifer Ney for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents wee received and filed and
referred to the 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: Carolyn Callahan for
vehicle damage; Nicole Morgan for personal injury / vehicle damage; Kerry Massey for
property damage; Patricia Gerhard for property damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and concurred
Citizen Communications: Communication from Dan Boge, 333 Villa Street, requesting
acceptance of the completed sanitary sewer and water main system for Pine Knoll
Condominiums.
Communication from Barbara Lombardi, 1398 White Street, regarding landlord / tenants in
the City of Dubuque.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and referred to the City Manager
City Development Board: Communication from Steve McCann, City Development Board
Administrator, submitting the “Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Determination”
and the “Filing of Written Decision” in the matter of the City of Dubuque’s voluntary annexation.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the
positions of Inspector II and Maintenanceworker. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and made a Matter of Record.
Oak Meadows Second Addition – Phase 4: City Manager recommending acceptance of the
public improvements which the developer and owner, Jim Stock Realty and Construction, has
completed in Block 3 of Oak Meadows Second Addition – Phase 4 (Doe Court) in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 49-09
Accepting public improvements in Oak Meadows Second Addition and Resolution No. 50-09
Accepting the grant of an easement for sanitary sewer through, under and across Lots 3, 4,
and 5 of Block 3 of Oak Meadows Second Addition in the City of Dubuque were adopted.
911 High Bluff Retaining Wall Repair Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of
the 911 High Bluff Retaining Wall Repair Project as completed by Arensdorf Trucking &
Excavating, Inc. in the final contract amount of $112,371.04. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 51-09 Accepting the 911 High Bluff Retaining Wall
Repair Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was
adopted.
Isaac Hanna Subdivision: City Manager recommending acceptance of the sanitary sewer
which the developer, Isaac Hanna, LLC/George Isaac, has recently completed in the Isaac
Hanna Subdivision, a commercial subdivision located between Old Highway Road and US
Highway 20. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 52-09
Accepting the sanitary sewer improvements in the Isaac Hanna Subdivision was adopted.
Edwards Cast Stone Company: City Manager recommending acceptance of the easements
for a sanitary sewer proposed for Edwards Cast Stone Company. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 53-09 Accepting the grant of an easement for
sanitary sewer over and across Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-1 of Mineral Lot 510 in the City of Dubuque
and Resolution No. 54-09 Accepting the grant of an easement for sanitary sewer over and
across Lot 2 of 2 of Beverly Pines in the City of Dubuque were adopted.
TLC Properties, Inc.: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for
sidewalk, underground electric, fiber optic cable, traffic signals and other appurtenances at the
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northeast corner of the intersection at 16 and Elm Streets from TLC Properties, Inc., (dba
Lamar Advertising). Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
55-09 Accepting the grant of an easement for sidewalk, underground electric, fiber optic cable,
traffic signals and other appurtenances through, under and across part of Lot 181 in East
Dubuque, an addition to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted.
Dubuque Property Management, LLC: City Manager recommending acceptance of the
Grant of Easement from Dubuque Property Management, LLC, for installation of a sanitary
sewer between Van Buren Avenue and University Avenue. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 56-09 Accepting the grant of an easement for sanitary
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sewer through, under and across part of Lots 8, 9, 49 and 50 of Lenox Addition in the City of
Dubuque was adopted.
Hempstead Traffic Signals – Acceptance of Storm Sewer Easement: City Manager
recommending acceptance of an easement for a storm sewer along Pennsylvania Avenue
right-of-way west of Lucy Drive from Gary and Beverly Brewer. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 57-09 Accepting the grant of an easement for
storm sewer over and across Lot 1 Block 1 Sunset Park Fifth Addition in the City of Dubuque
was adopted.
Louise Street Bridge – Acceptance of Warranty Deed: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the warranty deed for a parcel of property owned by James R. Foht (Lot 2-1
Evelyn Tharp Place in Mineral Lot 324 in the City of Dubuque) necessary for reconstruction of
the Louise Lane Bridge. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 58-09 Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from James R.
Foht was adopted.
Historic Federal Building – United States Department of Interior Letter: City Manager
transmitting a letter from the United States Department of the Interior regarding the City’s
recent submittal of the Biennial Report for the Historic Federal Building. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
Plat of Survey – Northrange Industrial Park No. 3: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Northrange Industrial Park No. 3 as requested
by Steve Smith. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 59-09
Approving the Plat of Survey of Lots 1 of 1 and 2 of 1 of Northrange Industrial Park No. 3 in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Preliminary Plat – Tanglewood Subdivision: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the Preliminary Plat of Tanglewood Subdivision as requested by David
Chapin/Steve Schmidt. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Application: City Manager
recommending approval of the submission of a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Grant application for the E.B. Lyons Center Expansion project. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 60-09 Approving a LWCF grant application to the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Expansion was
adopted.
Floodwall Levee Slope Stabilization Project: City Manager recommending award of the
contract for the Floodwall Levee Slope Stabilization Project to Eastern Iowa Excavating &
Concrete, LLC of Cascade, Iowa, in the amount of $183,087.50. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 61-09 Awarding public improvement contract for
the Floodwall Levee Slope Stabilization Project was adopted.
Subcontract with Helping Services for Northeast Iowa: City Manager recommending
approval of a subcontract with Helping Services for Northeast Iowa regarding the enforcement
of underage drinking laws by providing funding for alcohol compliance checks and monitoring
of area liquor license holders. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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Purchase of Property – 2268 Washington Street: City Manager recommending approval of
the purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2268 Washington Street as part of the
acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 62-09 Approving the acquisition of
real estate located at 2268 Washington Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
2008 Urban Revitalization Program Applications: City Manager recommending approval of
2008 Urban Revitalization Program applications for residential property tax exemptions. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 63-09 Approving residential
property tax exemption applications submitted by property owners in recognized urban
revitalization areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City
Assessor was adopted.
Aerial Orthophotography Re-Flight Project: City Manager recommending approval to
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negotiate and execute a contract with Pinnacle Technologies, Incfor the completion of the
Digital Orthophotography, Digital Terrain Model, and Contour Creation project. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and the recommendation approved.
Medline Industries, Inc. – Amendment to Development Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of the second amendment to the Development Agreement with
Medline Industries, Inc. to provide for a time extension for LEED Certification to June 1, 2010.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 64-09 Approving the
second amendment to the Medline Industries, Inc. Development Agreement was adopted.
Digital TV Transition Update: City Manager providing information on the digital television
transition. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request: City Manager recommending approval of a
request for Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant funds from Dubuque
Community Schools for editing software, a portable green screen, and a portable hard drive in
order to produce programming at Jefferson Middle School. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and the recommendation approved.
Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, Inc. – Enterprise Zone Program Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of a proposed Enterprise Zone Program Agreement for
Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 65-09 Approving a master contract and Enterprise Zone Program
Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque Stamping and Manufacturing, Inc., was adopted.
City of Dubuque / Dubuque Initiatives Development Agreement: Communication from the
City Manager to Leo Hickie, Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, regarding the Development
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Initiatives. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
Signed Contracts: Parking Ramp Conceptual Design / Cost Estimate Contract. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
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Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license
renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 66-09 Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to El Paisano Grocery Store, Oky
Doky #8 and Hartig Drug #8 and Resolution No. 67-09 Granting the issuance of a Class “C”
Beer/Liquor License to Tony’s Place, Dubuque Eagles Club, Hammerhead Bar/Billiards,
Bootleggers Pub, Town Clock Inn, Dubuque Mining Company, Silver Dollar Cantina, Gin
Rickeys, Mr. Rogers Pub, The Clubhouse, and The Northside Bar, LLC; Class “B” Wine Permit
to Hartig Drug #8 and Oky Doky #8; and Class “WBN” (Native Wine) Permit to Cedar Cross
Amoco were adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Program: City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 9, 2009 to consider adoption of
the Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Program. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 68-09 Setting the date for
the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget for the City of Dubuque and Resolution No.
69-09 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Five Year Capital Improvement Program
for Fiscal Year 2010 through 2014 for the City of Dubuque were adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 9, 2009 in the Historic Federal
Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions: Mechanical Code Board: Two 3-year terms through March 16,
2012 (Terms of Willenborg and Geisler) Background/Experience requirement). Applicants:
David Grothe, 2544 Elm Street; Corey Valaskey, 1787 Lawndale Street. Mr. Valaskey spoke in
support of his appointment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
3520 / 3522 Hillcrest Road – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request from Richard Strohmeyer / Joseph Oberbroeckling to rezone
property located at 3520 / 3522 Hillcrest Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-
3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 6-09 Amending
Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
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reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3520 and 3522 Hillcrest Road from R-1
Single-Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District.
Seconded by Jones. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report.
Motion carried 7-0.
1225 Alta Vista Street – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing
to consider a request from Radio Dubuque, Inc. / Nativity Parish to rezone property located at
1225 Alta Vista Street from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to OS Office Services District,
with conditions, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to
receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Lynch for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 7-09 Amending
Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located near the northeast corner of University
Avenue and Nevada Street from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to OS Office Service
District, with conditions. Seconded by Braig. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens
provided a staff report and informed the Council that a site plan was not required for a
rezoning. Motion carried 7-0.
1985 / 1989 Asbury Road – Planned Unit Development District Amendment: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Straka Johnson Architects /
Hillcrest Family Services to rezone property located at 1985 / 1989 Asbury Road from R-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to ID Institutional District and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and 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 passed be
suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 8-09 Amending
Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by providing
for the amendment of Ordinances No. 41-92, 55-00 and 18-03 and approving amended
Campus Development Plan for a new chapel for the Hillcrest Family Services Institutional
District. Seconded by Braig. Hillcrest Family Services representative Gary Gansemer, 2223
Aspen Drive, stated that Hillcrest plans to find a partner to purchase and move two rental
properties currently owned by Hillcrest and then replace them with a chapel. Planning Services
Manager Laura Cartsens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
City of Dubuque – Request for Text Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque to amend the C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District to allow “Passenger Transfer Facility” as a conditional use and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and 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 passed be
suspended. Seconded by Voetberg. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a
staff report. Resnick questioned if area neighbors have been notified. Carstens stated that
neighbors are not notified for text amendments as they are city-wide. Neighbors within 200
feet are notified when conditional use permits are requested through the Zoning Board of
Adjustment. Washington Neighborhood representative Janice Craddieth, 1635 Washington
Street, stated that allowing a passenger transfer facility would benefit the area residents and
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businesses and thanked Council for their consideration. Motion carried 7-0
Motion by Voetberg for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 9-09 Amending
Section 3-2.2(D) Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by adding Passenger Transfer Facilities as a conditional use in C-2 Neighborhood
Commercial Shopping Center Districts. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Vacating of Property: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the
vacating of Gillespie Street, Fink Street and the adjacent alley, which are now located within
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the West 32 Street Detention Basin, and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 70-09 Approving plat of Lot 1
of Gillespie’s Second Addition including the proposed vacated Gillespie Street, Fink Street,
and adjacent alley; and Resolution No. 71-09 Vacating public interest in Gillespie Street, Fink
Street, and adjacent alley in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Seconded by Lynch.
Motion carried 7-0.
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,500,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes for the
planning and design of the Water Pollution Control Plant renovation project and City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 72-09 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $3,500,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program: Proof of publication of notice of public hearing to
receive comments on an application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED)
for Neighborhood Stabilization program funds and City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 73-09 Authorizing
an application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) for Neighborhood
Stabilization Program Funds was adopted.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limited discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Dubuque Works: Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of the Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation, introduced Eileen LeMay, IBM Workforce Coordinator, Greater Dubuque
Development; Shannon Gaherty, Newcomer Relations Coordinator, Greater Dubuque
Development; Tiffany Willard, Recruitment Advertising Specialist, Telegraph Herald; and Sarah
Harris, Director of Workforce Development, Greater Dubuque Development; of Dubuque
Works. Motion by Connors to receive and file. Seconded by Jones. Rick Dickinson, 300 Main
Street, provided an oral presentation on the concept of Dubuque Works and introduced the
associated staff. He explained the program’s mission of recruiting, preparing, and retaining the
area workforce for Dubuque’s employers. Motion carried 7-0.
Development Agreement and Incentive Agreement – International Business Machines
Corporation (Tabled on February 2, 2009): City Manager recommending approval of a
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Initiatives and an
Incentive Agreement between the City and International Business Machines Corporation.
Motion by Braig to remove from the table. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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Motion by Braig to receive and filed the documents and adopt Resolution No. 74-09
Approving and authorizing execution of the Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Initiatives, and the Incentive Agreement between the City and
International Business Machines Corporation. Seconded by Jones. Van Milligen provided
additional information on the use and benefit of New Market Tax Credits. Economic
Development Director Dave Heiar provided additional information on the TIF rebate. Mayor
Buol specifically thanked City Attorney Lindahl for his work on this project. Motion carried 7-0
Historic Millwork District Master Plan: City Manager recommending approval of the Historic
Millwork District Master Plan, including the Demographic and Market Context and a Financial
Analysis Summary. Motion by Voetberg to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 75-09 Adopting the Historic Millwork District Master Plan. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 5 – Alcohol Regulations: City Manager
recommending approval of the adoption of a new Chapter 5 – Alcohol Regulations to correct
an error which occurred as a result of the Code of Ordinance update. Motion by Connors to
receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 10-09 Amending
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing Chapter 5 Alcoholic Beverages and
adopting a new Chapter 5 Alcoholic Beverages in lieu thereof. Seconded by Braig. Motion
carried 7-0.
Chapter 46 – Taxicab Ordinance Amendment: City Manager recommending approval of
changes to the Taxicab Ordinance to provide an exemption for non-profit taxicab services and
an exemption for charter transportation. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
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 passed be suspended. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 11-09 Amending the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing Chapter 46 Vehicles for Hire and Public
Transportation and adopting a new Chapter 46 Vehicles for Hire and Public Transportation in
lieu thereof. Seconded by Connors. Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell clarified that
these vehicles would be governed by Chapter 32 of the City Code of Ordinances and Chapter
321 of the Iowa State Code for vehicle safety. Motion carried 7-0.
Snow and Ice Control Budget: City Manager submitting an update on the current snow and
ice control budget and recommending that certain projects be canceled and rebudgeted in
Fiscal Year 2011. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2010 Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non-Bargaining Unit
Employees and City Council Compensation Direction: City Manager recommending approval
of the Fiscal Year 2010 Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non-Bargaining Unit
Employees and requesting direction regarding City Council compensation. Motion by Connors
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 76-09 Approving the Wage and
Compensation Package for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees for Fiscal Year 2010. Seconded
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by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Connors moved that the City Council appoint a compensation task force for the purpose of
determining annual compensation for the incoming Council Members. Seconded by Resnick.
Buol clarified that according to State Code, the year in which the majority of Council Members
are up for election is when a salary increase for the incoming Council is decided upon. With
respect to scheduling, City Attorney Lindahl clarified that this decision cannot be made in
November and December per State Code. Van Milligen added that it was not crucial to the
Fiscal Year 2010 budget process. Council concurred that each member is to submit the name
of one community member to the City Clerk who will facilitate the compensation task force.
Lynch stated that he is in favor of the employee compensation increase but uncomfortable with
an increase for City Council Members at this time. Voetberg concurred with Lynch adding that
he would vote against a task-force recommended increase. Connors stated that the concept of
each Council Member appointing a person of their choosing to a compensation task force
keeps the process open and transparent, and involves citizen input. Resnick concurred with
Connors adding that it is about the incoming Council. Jones stated that he believed a task
force is the best direction and suggested a bi-weekly salary pay schedule. Braig stated that
she believes it is about the value of public service and concurred with Lynch but added that
she preferred the idea of a task force to preserve continuity. Motion carried 4-3 with Lynch,
Voetberg, and Braig voting nay.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Braig reported on her recent trip to Washington D.C. with the Chamber of Commerce stating
that the opportunity to speak with legislators was extremely worthwhile and beneficial to the
City of Dubuque.
Voetberg informed City Council that he has been appointed to the Community and
Economic Development Committee for the National League of Cities.
Connors reported that she has been appointed to the Human Development Committee for
the National League of Cities.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to go into closed session at 8:11 p.m. regarding pending litigation pursuant
to Chapter 21.5(1)(j) of the Code of Iowa. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at 8:19 p.m. stating that they had
given staff proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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