12 02 02 Agenda - No IconsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2002
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Sister Lynn Wagner, PBVM, Director of the Dubuque Food Pantry
CONSENTITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent
items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a
particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the
microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
Minutes Submitted
Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission of 11/12; Cable TV Regulatory
Commission of 11/13; City Council of 11/18 and 11/25; Electrical Code Board of 8/30
and 11/18; Historic Preservation Commission of 11/19; Housing Code Appeals Board of
10/15 and 11/19; Housing Commission Trust Fund Committee of 10/29; Human Rights
Comm ission of 10/14
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of November 4, 2002
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Notice of Claims/Suits
Steven M. Ferring for property damage; Russell J. Fuhrman for property damage; Terry
Gross for vehicle damage;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
Terry Gross for vehicle damage
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the claims of Mary M. Asbell for property
damage; Steve Kafar for vehicle damage; and Dean Mattoon for vehicle damage.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the claim of Steven Ferring for property
damage be approved for payment and that the Finance Director issue check.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance Director to Issue
Check
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Citizen Communications
Communication from Jessica Barnes regarding musical performances at the Muddy
Waters Coffee Shop.
Communication from Bob Woodward, ArTS Dubuque, requesting that the City provide
financial support for the operating budgets of the Dubuque Grand Opera House,
Dubuque Museum of Art and Dubuque Symphony Orchestra for the year 2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to the City Manager
Community Development Advisory Commission
Communication from Dan Shireman submitting his resignation from the Community
Development Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Code of Ordinance Supplement No. 56
City Manager recommending adoption of Supplement No. 56 to the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 56 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Star Brewery Building Metal Addition and Wood Shed - Request to Demolish
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the
request of the City of Dubuque to demolish a metal addition to the Star Brewery Building
and a wood shed be approved.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Bell BlocldZiepprecht Buildings One-Story Rear Addition - Request to Demolish
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the
request of Dubuque Bank and Trust to demolish a one-story rear addition for planned
rehabilitation of the Bell Block and Zieppracht buildings be approved.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Flora Pool and Sutton Pool Water Playground Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Flora Pool and Sutton Pool Water
Playground Project in the final contract amount of $758,045.50.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Comiskey Building Construction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Comiskey Building Construction Project
in the final contract amount of $381,015.99.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Appeal of FCC's Pasadena Franchise Fee Decision
City Manager recommending that the City contribute $5,000 to support a coalition of
cities, the National League of Cities and NATOA in a court appeal of the FCC's
Pasadena franchise fee decision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Ice Harbor West Road and Trail Construction Project
City Manager recommending that Resolution #491-02 Awarding contract for the Ice
Harbor West Road and Trail Construction Project be amended to correct the amount of
the contract.
RESOLUTION Amending Resolution #491-02 Awarding Contract for the Ice Harbor
West Road and Trail Construction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Dubuque Voluntary Annexation
Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising that the
City Development Board has approved the voluntary annexation petition from the
Grandview Avenue United Methodist Chumh as submitted by the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Sign Agreement with Cooper Acquisition L.L.C. (Bricktown)
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Cooper Acquisition L.L.C.
(Bricktown) for the installation of a sign located in Bricktown's parking lot which would
include a Port of Dubuque directional sign, a Bricktown parking sign, and an electronic
reader board for advertising public events and Bricktown events.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Audubon Ark Project
City Manager recommending approval of a combined notice of finding of no significant
impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release of funds for the
Audubon Ark project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing publication of a combined notice of finding of no significant
impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release off funds for Audubon
Ark Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Five Flags Civic Center Computer Software
City Manager recommending approval of the pumhase of scheduling software for the
Five Flags Center that is the same as the new conference and education center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Potential Rezoning - Tollbridge Inn Property
Communication from Bob Eichman regarding the potential rezoning of the present
Tollbridge Inn property for the purpose of building a condominium complex.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Phase IV Historical/Architectural Survey Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant
agreement for Phase IV of Dubuque's Amhitecturel/Historic Survey/Evaluation.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the submission of an application for Certified Local
Government (CLG) program funding to conduct an Architectural/Historic Survey
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the purchase agreement
and acceptance of the deed to certain real property from ConAgra Foods, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Approve
Amendment
Section 8 Computer System
City Manager recommending approval of an expenditure of $15,000 for purchase of a
Section 8 Program software package.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #2
City Manager recommending approval of an amended and restated Fiscal Year 2003
Annual Action Plan for the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
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RESOLUTION Approving an amended and restated Fiscal Year 2003 (Program Year
2002) Annual Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Iowa Department of Economic Development
Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising that the
City of Dubuque, on behalf of Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., is being awarded a $25,000
Community Development Fund grant for the Dubuque - Vision Downtown project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
North End Neighborhood Association
Communication from Wayne Klosterman, North End Neighborhood Association,
submitting questions to be asked of HDR during the upcoming worksession.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Delinquent Sewer Charges
City Manager recommending the submission of delinquent sewer charges to the
Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such
past due accounts.
RESOLUTION Authorizing collection of delinquent sewer accounts in accordance with
Section 44-83 and 44-86 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Delinquent Garbage and Refuse Collection Charges
City Manager recommending the submission of delinquent garbage and refuse
collection accounts to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property
liens for collection of such past due accounts.
RESOLUTION Authorizing collection of delinquent garbage and refuse collection
accounts in accordance with Section 40-37 and 40-38(d) of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Dubuque Racing Association's Fiscal Year 2003 CIP Schedule
City Manager recommending approval of the Dubuque Racing Association's Fiscal Year
2003 CIP Schedule.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers to
Jumpers Sports Bar/Grill
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" (Hotel/Motel) License to Grand
Harbor Resort/Water Park and Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Pepper Sprout, Inc.
and instant Replay
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Mediacom Franchise Extension
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for December 16, 2002 to
consider an additional three-month lease extension of the existing Mediacom cable
franchise.
RESOLUTION of the City's intent to grant a short-term extension of an existing cable
services franchise and an existing hub site lease to MCClowa L.L.C. (Mediacom)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Commission:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (Two unexpired 3-year terms to
expire 10/1/03 and 10/1/05)
Applicants: Daniel Calvert and Mark Henning
ACTION ITEMS
Mississippi Valley Trucking Center, Inc./Miller Logging Company
City Manager recommending approval of the Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance
for Mississippi Valley Trucking Center, Inc. 0/Villiam and Mary Miller/Miller Logging
Company).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Municipal Cable/Telecommunications Feasibility Study RFP
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for a
Municipal Cable/Telecommunications Feasibility Study for the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLICINPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are
of concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the
microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments;
however, no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice
requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
Jeanne F. Schneider
November 27, 2002
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