7 6 09 City Council Agenda with Icons
ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF 7/6/09
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:00 P.M. – WORKSESSION – PORT OF DUBUQUE RIVERFRONT MARINA
6:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009
Worksession - MVM Worksession - Staff Draft Presentation
MemoMemo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Monsignor Wayne Ressler, St. Raphael's Cathedral
PROCLAMATIONS
Dubuque County Fair Week (July 21 – 26, 2009)
County Fair Week
CONSENT ITEMS
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.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 5/26; Cable TV Teleprogramming
Commission of 5/5; City Council of 6/15, 6/23 and 6/30; Civil Service Commission of
6/10; Community Development Advisory Commission of 5/27; Housing Commission of
5/26
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of May 28, 2009
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of June 1 and 8, 2009 and List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month of May 31, 2009
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ACAACCable TVCity Council of 6/15City Council of 6/23City Council of 6/30
Civil ServiceComm Dev Adv HousingLibrary Bd Update
Comm
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Edward Beresford for vehicle damage; Kathy Ostrander for property damage; Hagar
Ent, LLC for property damage; Katherine Ann Dietzel for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Susan Craven
for vehicle damage; Kathy Ostrander for property damage; Hagar Ent, LLC for vehicle
damage
City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim of Ed Beresford for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAPClaim - Settled
3. Purchase of Service Agreement – America’s River Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the America’s River Corporation in the amount of $10,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Americas River - Americas River - Americas River -
MVM MemoStaff MemoAgreement
4. Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Convention and Visitors Bureau
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors
Bureau in the amount of $783,654.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
CVB - MVM MemoCVB - Staff MemoCVB - Agreement
5. Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Area Labor Management Council
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor Management Council in the amount of
$30,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DALMC - MVM MemoDALMC - Staff MemoDALMC - Agreement
6. Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Main Street
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Dubuque Main Street in the amount of $49,276 and $10,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Main St - MVM MemoMain St - Staff MemoMain St - Agreement
7. Purchase of Service Agreement – Every Child Every Promise
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Every Child Every Promise in the amount of $25,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Every Child - MVM Every Child - Staff Every Child -
MemoMemoAgreement
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8. Purchase of Service Agreement – Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation in the amount of
$95,613 for economic development services, $100,000 for Destination for Opportunity,
$100,000 for Dubuque Works, $35,000 towards a partnership with Dubuque Initiatives
to be used to partially assist in funding a position for Dubuque area retail expansion
services, and $40,000 for marketing commercial and industrial parks owned by the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
GDDC - MVM MemoGDDC - Staff MemoGDDC - Agreement
9. Purchase of Service Agreement – Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc., in the amount of $2,147.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Helping Services - Helping Services - Helping Services -
MVM MemoStaff MemoAgreement
10. Purchase of Service Agreement – Hills and Dales Senior Programs
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Hills and Dales in the amount of $25,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Hills and Dales - MVM Hills and Dales - Staff Hills and Dales -
MemoMemoAgreement
11. Purchase of Service Agreement – Northeast Iowa Business Accelerator (NIBA)
Business Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College in the amount of $5,000 for the
Business Accelerator Business Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
NIBA - MVM MemoNIBA - Staff MemoNIBA - Agreement
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12. Purchase of Service Agreement – Project Concern Foster Grandparent Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Project Concern in the amount of $6,113 for the Foster Grandparent
Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Grandparent - MVM Grandarent - Staff Grandparent -
MemoMemoAgreement
13. Purchase of Service Agreement – Project Concern Information and Referral and
Child Care Referral
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Project Concern in the amount of $25,821 to Project Concern, Inc., for
the Information and Referral Program, plus a payment of $9,098 for the Child Care
Resource and Referral Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Child Care - MVM Child Care - Staff Child Care -
MemoMemoAgreement
14. Purchase of Service Agreement – Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in the amount of $7,341.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
RSVP - MVM MemoRSVP - Staff MemoRSVP - Agreement
15. Purchase of Service Agreement – Substance Abuse Services Center
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Substance Abuse Services Center in the amount of $14,013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
SASC - MVM MemoSASC - Staff MemoSASC - Agreement
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16. Purchase of Service Agreement – Washington Tool Library
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Washington Tool Library in the amount of $15,500.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Tool Library - MVM Tool Library - Staff Tool Library -
MemoMemoAgreement
17. Purchase of Service Agreement – Opening Doors for Emergency Housing
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Opening Doors in the amount of $10,000 for emergency and
transitional housing.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Opening Doors - Opening Doors - Opening Doors -
MVM MemoStaff MemoAgreement
18. Purchase of Service Agreement – Opening Doors (Maria House and Theresa
Shelter)
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Opening Doors in the amount of $5,000 to help provide emergency and
transitional housing and services for women and children at Teresa Shelter and Maria
House.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Maria House - MVM Maria House - Staff Maria House -
MemoMemoAgreement
19. Purchase of Service Agreement – Operation: New View
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Operation: New View in the amount of $18,805.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
New View - MVM New View - Staff New View -
MemoMemoAgreement
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20. Purchase of Service Agreement – St. Mark’s Community Center
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2010 Purchase of Service
Agreement with St. Mark’s Community Center in the amount of $15,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
St Mark's - MVM St Mark's - Staff St Mark's -
MemoMemoAgreement
21. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of GIS Specialist,
Parking System Technician and Engineering Technician.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
GIS SpecialistParking System Engineerng
TechnicianTechnician
22. 2008 Tax Appeal – Stipulation of Settlement
City Attorney submitting a Stipulation of Settlement in the 2008 tax assessment appeal
of NEZTROP, LLC for a vacant lot located along Highway 20.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2008 Appeal - BAL 2008 Appeal - Notice 2008 - Stipulation of
Ltrof SettlementSettlement
23. 2009 Tax Appeal – Stipulation of Settlement
City Attorney correspondence regarding a proposed settlement of the 2009 tax
assessment appeal of NEZTROP, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2009 Appeal - BAL 2009 Appeal - Notice 2009 - Stipulation of
Ltrof SettlementSettlement
24. Workers’ Compensation Excess Insurance
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal proposal from Safety National for
the City’s workers’ compensation excess insurance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Workers Comp - Workers' Comp -
Workers' Comp -
Staff MemoProposal
MVM Memo
25. Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance Renewal
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates submitted by Companion
Life for the City’s specific and aggregate stop loss insurance – health and prescription
drug plans.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Insurance - MVM Insurance - Staff Insurance - Cost
MemoMemoIllustration
26. Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes – 40 Main, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of $691,617 in Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Notes to support a mixed use redevelopment of the building at
40 Main Street by 40 Main, LLC.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $691,617 Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Notes, Taxable Series 2009 (40 Main LLC Project) of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for the securing of such notes for the purpose of
carrying out an urban renewal project in the area of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
designated as the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
40 Main - Staff Memo
40 Main - MVM Memo40 Main - Resolution
27. Finance and Utility Billing Department Staffing
City Manager recommending approval of changes to staffing in the Finance and Utility
Billing Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Finance UB Staffing - Finance UB Staffing -
Finance UB Staffing -
Staff MemoBackground
MVM Memo
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28. AmeriCorps Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Iowa
Commission on Volunteer Service for the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
AmeriCorps - Staff AmeriCorps - Grant
AmeriCorps - MVM
MemoAgreement
Memo
29. McEvoy Street – Plat Approval
City Manager recommending approval of the plats of Lot B and C of Bonson and
Stewart’s Subdivision.
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of Lot B of Bonson and Stewart’s Subdivision
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of Lot C of Bonson and Stewart’s Subdivision
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
McEvoy - PlatsMcEvoy - Vicinity
Plat - MVM MemoPlat - Staff MemoPlat - Resolutions
Map
30. Wellness Program Consultant
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Cottingham and Butler
Healthceck360 to provide a wellness program for City of Dubuque employees.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Welness - MVM Wellness - Staff HealthCheck360
MemoMemoContract
31. Alcohol Compliance – Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreements
for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for Happy’s Place, Ron’s Discount
Smokes & Beverage Center, Dubuque Bowling Lanes, Road Ranger #159, Europa
Haus Restaurant, and Lot One; and to approve the second offense alcohol compliance
violation for Phillip’s 66 – Arby’s.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Alcohol - Agreements
Alcohol - MVM MemoAlcohol - Staff Memo
32. Tobacco Compliance – Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreements
for first offense tobacco compliance violation for Ron’s Discount Smokes & Beverage
Center, a second offense tobacco compliance violation for Road Ranger #159, and a
third offense tobacco compliance violation for Phillips 66 – Arby’s; and to accept and
approve the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a third offense civil penalty for
AWN Stop Mart #2 upon payment of the violation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Tobacco -
Tobacco - MVM Tobacco - Staff
Agreements
MemoMemo
33. Rush Street Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract and the
establishment of the Final Schedule of Assessments for the Rush Street Reconstruction
Project – Bryant Street to Villa Street.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Rush Street Reconstruction Project – Bryant Street to
Villa Street and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION
Adopting the final assessment schedule for the Rush Street
Reconstruction Project – Bryant Street to Villa Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Rush St - MVM MemoRush St - Staff MemoRush Street - Rush St -
ResolutionsAssessments
34. Southwest Arterial – Designation of Acquisition Agent
City Manager recommending approval of the designation of the City Engineer as the
Acquisition Agent for the Southwest Arterial right-of-way acquisitions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
SW Arterial - MVM SW Arterial - Staff
MemoMemo
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35. Project HOPE Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the contract of services with the Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque to assist in achieving the Project HOPE objectives at
the estimated cost of $65,000, which was included in the FY 2010 budget.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Project HOPE - MVM Project HOPE - Staff Project HOPE -
MemoMemoContract
36. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Contract Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Financial Assistance
Award from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the added scope of
studying the potential for district energy in the Historic Millwork District.
RESOLUTION
Approving a financial assistance award from the Economic Development
Administration (EDA)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
EDA LetterEDA - AmendmentEDA - Mission
EDA - MVM MemoEDA - Staff MemoEDA - Resolution
Statement
37. Lead Hazard Reduction Grant
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the current Lead Hazard
Reduction Program contract to increase the per-unit forgivable loan from $6,000 to
$12,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Lead Paint - MVM
Lead Paint - Staff
Memo
Memo
38. Fiscal Year 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2010 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development in the amount of $1,236,260.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing execution of a Community Development Block Grant
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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CDBG - MVM Memo
CDBG - Staff MemoCDBG - ResolutionHUD letter & Funding
Agreement
39. City Manager Employment Agreement
Submittal of the Nineteenth Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement
for approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Employment
Agreement
40. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of Property
City Manager recommending acceptance of the warranty deed for property purchased
from Milton Schwartz at 1597 Maple Street as part of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Milton E. Schwartz in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Bee Branch - MVM Bee Branch - Staff Bee Branch - Bee Branch - Deed
MemoMemoResolution
41. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. Program Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Program Agreement between Dubuque
Main Street, Ltd., the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Economic
Development.
RESOLUTION
of Support and financial commitment for the Main Street Program in
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Main St - MVM MemoMain St - Staff MemoMain St - ResolutionMain Street -
Agreement
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42. Enterprise Zone Appointment
City Manager recommending confirmation of the at-large appointment of Richard Stein
to the City’s Enterprise Zone Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Appointment - MVM Appointment - Staff Stein Application
MemoMemo
43. Government Finance Officers Association
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City Manager advising that the City has received for the 21 consecutive year the
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting for the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
GFOA - MVM MemoGFOA - Staff MemoGFOA Letter
44. Signed Contracts
-- Kephart Building Improvement Project – Request for Additional Services No. 6
-- Property Insurance Renewal Contract
-- Dubuque Industrial Center West – North Siegert Farm Phase III Project Contract
-- Pitney Bowes – Printing and Mailing Equipment Lease
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Kephart BldgProperty InsuranceDICW - N Siegert Pitney Bowes
Farm
45. Liquor License Refund
Request of Mary Hoffman for a refund of the liquor license for The White House.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
46. Liquor License Transfers
Request of the Dubuque County Historical Society to transfer their liquor license to 501
Bell Street on August 1, 2009 for the Taste of Dubuque.
Request of the Rotary Club of Dubuque to transfer their liquor license to the Alliant
Energy Outdoor Amphitheater on July 25, 2009 for the Rock and Soul Reunion.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
47. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of one new license to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers within the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of twenty-five renewal licenses to sell cigarettes
and cigarette papers with the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Bricktown
Brewery, Denny’s Lux Club, Fischer Lanes, Paul’s Tavern, Diamond Jo Casino,
Knickers Saloon, Murph’s Southend and House of China; a Class “C” Beer/Liquor
License (5-Day Special Event) to Dubuque Area Labor Management; and a Class
“WBN” Native Wine License to Tredway House Bed and Breakfast
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2Resolution #3
MemoMemo
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 20, 2009 to consider
the issuance of not to exceed $8,000,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan and
disbursement agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $8,000,000 Water Revenue
Capital Loan Notes of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/20/09
Loan Notes - MVM Loan Notes - Staff Loan Notes -
MemoMemoResolution
2. Iowa 32 Hike / Bike Trail Phase 2 Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Iowa 32 Hike
/ Bike Trail Phase 2 Project and that a public hearing be set for July 20, 2009.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Iowa 32 Hike / Bike Trail Phase 2 Project
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RESOLUTION
Setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the Iowa 32 Hike / Bike Trail Phase 2 Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Iowa 32 Hike / Bike Trail
Phase 2 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/20/09
Iowa 32 - MVM MemoIowa 32 - Staff Iowa 32 -
MemoResolutions
3. Trail Project at Bergfeld Recreation Area
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Trail Project
at Bergfeld Recreation Area and that a public hearing be set for July 20, 2009.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Trail Project at Bergfeld Recreation Area
RESOLUTION
Setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the Trail Project at Bergfeld Recreation Area
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Trail Project at Bergfeld
Recreation Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/20/09
Trail Project - MVM Trail Project - Staff Trail Project -
MemoMemoResolutions
4. E.B. Lyons Nature Center Addition Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the E.B. Lyons
Nature Center Addition Project and that a public hearing be set for July 20, 2009.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the E.B. Lyons Nature Center Addition Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the E.B. Lyons Nature Center Addition Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the E.B. Lyons Nature Center
Addition Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/20/09
E.B. Lyons - MVM E.B. Lyons - Staff E.B. Lyons -
MemoMemoResolutions
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5. Locust Street Resurfacing – 9 to 17 Streets Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Locust
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Street Resurfacing – 9 to 17 Streets Project and that a public hearing be set for July
20, 2009.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids for the E.B. Lyons Nature
Center Addition Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/20/09
Locust St - MVM Locust St - Staff Locust St -
MemoMemoResolution
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
Building Code Board of Appeals
Two 3-year terms through August 1, 2012 (Terms of Carr and Luchsinger) At-large and
General Contractor requirements
Applicants:
Richard Luchsinger, 2875 Brueck Road (At-Large Reappointment)
Chuck Carr, 1705 Kathy Drive (General Contractor reappointment)
Library Board of Trustees – Mayor Appointment
Three 4-year terms referenced with expiration dates contingent upon proposed ordinance
which will re-stagger terms: 2 terms through July 1, 2010; and 1 term through July 1, 2013
(Terms of Guns, Kolz, and Willis)
Applicants:
Diann Guns, 1715 Diane Court (Seeking reappointment through July 1, 2010)
Beverly Kolz, 2206 Simpson Street (Seeking reappointment through July 1, 2010)
Gail Murphy, 3096 Oak View Court (First-time applicant)
Lorri, Regan, 2659 Queen Street (First-time applicant)
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Mike Willis, 1365 W. 5 Street (Seeking reappointment through July 1, 2013)
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Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission - Designation of Service Areas
Three At-Large Commissioners and One Cathedral Historic District Interim Commissioner (at-
large terms of Olson and Bichell, interim term of Knight)
All applicants eligible for at-large or interim appointment
Appointees:
Christen Happ Olson, 1090 Grove Terrace Seeking at-large reappointment
Michael Knight, 942 Mt. Pleasant Street Seeking at-large appointment
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Mary Loney Bichell, 595 W. 11 Street Seeking at-large reappointment
Peggy Stover, 1145 Locust Street Seeking at-large appointment
Bd and Comm ListOverview SheetBuilding Code Library Board HPC Applications
ApplicationsApplications
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Dubuque Industrial Center – Planned Unit Development District
(Tabled on April 6, 2009)
City Manager requesting that this item be tabled to December 7, 2009.
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque/
Dubuque Initiatives to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Dubuque
Industrial Center, located on Chavenelle Road and the Northwest Arterial, to change the
designation of property from open space to commercial and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval, with conditions.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adopting a revised Planned Unit Development Ordinance for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Phases I and II located at the southwest corner of Highway
32 (Northwest Arterial) and Chavenelle Road and by repealing Ordinance 22-07
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Table to 12/7/09
DICW - MVM Memo
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Material from September 15, 2008 City Council Meeting
DIC - ZAC LtrDIC - ApplicationDIC - Proposed Land DIC - Land Use PlanDIC - Setback DIC - Topograpy
Use MapClassifcationMaps
DIC - Staff ReportDIC - PhotosDIC - Hike/Bike DIC - OrdinanceC-3 Proposed DIC - Opposition Ltr
System MapRegulations
2. Pennsylvania Avenue from IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive Safety Improvements
Project, Phase II
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost for the Pennsylvania Avenue from IA 32 to
Vizaleea Drive Safety Improvements Project and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for
the Pennsylvania Avenue from IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive Safety Improvements Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Pennsylvania - MVM Pennsylvania - Staff Pennyslvania -
MemoMemoResolution
Material from the June 15, 2009 City Council Meeting
Pennsylvania - MVM Pennsylvania - Staff Pennsylvania -
MemoMemoResolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council – public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
to provide verbal report on the activities of GDDC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Library Board of Trustees
City Manager recommending that the Library Board of Trustees terms of service be
staggered to avoid five of the seven trustee positions becoming vacant at one time.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Chapter 30 Library,
Section 3-04 Board of Trustees-Terms of Members; Filling of Vacancies by providing for
staggered terms for Board Members
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Library - MVM Memo
Library - Staff MemoLibrary Bd - Terms Library - OrdinanceSuggested Motion
Memo
3. Millwork District – Consultant Selection
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Veenstra & Kimm/JJR as the
consultant for the Millwork District Streetscape, Street and Utility Improvement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Consultant - MVM Consultant - Staff Millwork District - V&K Powerpoint
MemoMemoProposal
4. North Fork Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer Project – Phase II
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the North
Fork Catfish Creek Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project – Phase II to
Portzen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $997,168.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the North Fork Catfish Creek
Sanitary Sewer Project – Phase II
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Phase II - MVM Phase II - Staff Phase II - ResolutionPhase II - Bid Tab
MemoMemo
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5. Dubuque Industrial Center West – North Siegert Farm Phase III Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Dubuque
Industrial Center West – North Siegert Farm Phase III Project to Horsfield Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $700,167.69.
RESOLUTION
Awarding the public improvement contract for the Dubuque Industrial
Center West – North Siegert Farm Phase III Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
DICW - Staff MemoDICW - ResolutionDICW - Bid Summary
DICW - MVM Memo
6. National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium River Center Project – Phase II
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the National
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium River Center Project.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium River Center Project – Phase II
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
NOTE: The material for this agenda item will be delivered on Friday, July 3, 2009.
7. Code of Ordinance Amendment – General Penalty Update
City Manager recommending approval of adjusting the City’s municipal penalties to
match the changes to State law.
ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 1-8 General
Penalty by referencing Iowa Code Section 903.1 which provides the penalty for simple
misdemeanors
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Update - MVM Memo
Update - Staff MemoUpdate - OrdinanceSuggested Motion
8. Staffing
City Manager recommending approval of the creation of a twenty-five hour per week
position to submit competitive grant applications for Federal Stimulus money and to
coordinate reporting requirements when grants are received and reservation of
$102,475 to react to other needs and funding opportunities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Staffing - MVM MemoStaffing - Staff
Memo
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of
concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the
microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however,
no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice
requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
Jeanne F. Schneider
July 2, 2009
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