7 6 09 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallT JEANNE F. SCHNEI E
CITY CLERK
Y®lJ ARE HERE Y ®IRECTE® T® CALL THE R IJLAR SES~I®N ® TH
CITY C®l1NCIL T® HEL® ®N ~N®AY, JULY 6, 2009, AT 6:30 P.I., IN TH
HIST®RIC FE®ERAL tJIL®IN T® ACT UPON SUCH IJSINE~S THAT NiAY
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Consent Agenda is on pages 1 through 9.
CITY ClJ CIL REGIJLA SE~IN, JULY 6, 2009
C®IJNCIL MET IN REGULA SE~~I®N AT 6:30 P.M. I THE HILT®RIC F®ERAL
111E®ING
PRESENT: MAYOR ~ ll®L, C®UNCIL M M E AIG, CNNR~, JQN , LYNCFI,
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CITY MANAGER VAN NiILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY,LINAFIL
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Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to act upon
such business that may properly come before the City Council.
LE®GE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Monsignor Wayne Ressler, fit. Raphael°s Cathedral
PROCLAMATIONS:
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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 ®isposition: Receive and File
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 ®isposition: 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Concur
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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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Purchase of Service Agreement - ®ubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Convention and Visitors Eureau
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Purchase of Service Agreement - ®ubuque 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Purchase of Service Agreement - ®ubuque 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Purchase of Service Agreement -Every Child very 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Purchase of Service Agreement -Greater ®ubuque eveloment 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Purchase of Service Agreement - hlelping 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Purchase of Service Agreement -Hills and ®ales 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Purchase of Service Agreement -Northeast Iowa Business Accelerator (N113A)
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
1 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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13. Purchase of ervice 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
1 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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17. Purchase of Service Agreement - ®pening ®oors for merency Mousing
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Purchase of Service Agreement - ®pening ®oors (IVlaria Mouse 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Purchase of Service Agreement - ®peration: 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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21. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of GIS Specialist,
Parking System Technician and Engineering Technician.
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
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 ®isposition: Receive and File
3. 2009 Tax Appeal -Stipulation of Settlement
City Attorney correspondence regarding a proposed settlement of the 2009 tax
assessment appeal of NEZTROP, LLC.
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File
2 Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal proposal from Safety National for
the City's workers' compensation excess insurance.
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Urban enewal 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
27. Finance and Utility Billing ®epartment Staffing
City Manager recommending approval of changes to staffing in the Finance and Utility
Billing Department.
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
2~. 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
29. McEvoy Street -Plat Approval
City Manager recommending approval of the plats of Lot B and C of Bonson and
Stewart's Subdivision.
A rovin lat of Lot B of Bonson and Stewart's
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Subdivision
RESOLUTION ~~ ~` Approving plat of Lot C of Bonson and Stewart's
Subdivision
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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3®. 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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.
RES®LtJTI®N ~_ ~- ~ Accepting the Rush Street Reconstruction Project -
Bryant Street to Villa Street and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
RES®Ll1Tl®N ,-:`°~A'`~ ~ Adopting the final assessment schedule for the Rush
Street Reconstruction Project -Bryant Street to Villa Street
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Ayes gays
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Jones
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Resnick
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3 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.
;'Authorizing the City Engineer to execute necessary
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documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque for right-of-way property acquisitions for
the Southwest Arterial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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
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
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
Ayes Nays
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33. Fiscal Year 2010 Community Development lock 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
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
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
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
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Buol
Connors
Jones
Lynch
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42. Enterprise one 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
43. Government Finance ®fficers Association
City Manager advising that the City has received for the 21St 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
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
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
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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.
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
47. usiness 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 ,_' 6~ ~ Granting the issuance of twenty-five renewal licenses
to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers with the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION d~=- ~ 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Ayes Nays
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ITEMS TO E SET FOR PU LIC H ARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
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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.
Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan
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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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/20/09
Iowa 32 Hike / ike 'frail 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 ~ -~~,~;~~-- ~ ~J Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the Iowa 32 Hike /Bike Trail Phase 2 Project
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
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Hike /Bike Trail Phase 2 Project
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Iowa 32
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/20/09
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3. Trail Project at erfeld 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.
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of
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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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/20/09
4. E. .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
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/20/09
5. Locust Street Resurfacing - 9t" to '17t" Streets Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Locust
Street Resurfacing - 9t" to 17t" 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/20/09
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®A®S/CMMISSI®NS
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.
wilding 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) °~,1
Gail Murphy, 3096 Oak View Court (First-time applicant) ~~ -~` f
Lorri' Regan, 2659 Queen Street (First-time applicant)
Mike`Willis, 1365 W. 5t" Street (Seeking reappointment through July 1, 2013) p ,
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission - ®esignation 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:
F~` ~` ~~ `Christen Happ Olson, 1090 Grove Terrace Seeking at-large reappointment
'`~~`r`~`" r`` f°Michael Knight, 942 Mt. Pleasant Street Seeking at-large appointment
~r~ ~`~~~'.-~a~` Mary Loney Bichell, 595 W. 11t" Street Seeking at-large reappointment
-Peggy Stover, 1145 Locust Stree~ Seeking at-large appointment
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PU LIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please corns to the podium and state your Warne and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
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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.
®RDINANC 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
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2. Pennsylvania Avenue from IA 32 to Vizaleea ®rive Safety Improvemen
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.
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RESOLUTI®N ,.-, ~ < __ ~-~ Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Pennsylvania Avenue from IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive Safety
Improvements Project
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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REINSTATE TFiE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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~cTi~ iTEMs
These are items ~nrhere discussion is held y the City Council ®public comments are not
allowed except as authorized y the Mayor.
1. Greater ®ubuque ®evelopment Corporation
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
to provide verbal report on the activities of GDDC.
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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.
®R®INANC ~~~'" 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; IViotion B; fViotion A
Suspend the Readings
Final Reading and Adopt
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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
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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
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®ubuque Industrial Center West -North ieert 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Ayes Nays
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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 -Phase II.
RESOLUTION ~ ~ Awarding public improvement contract for the National
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium River Center Project -Phase II
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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7. Code of ®rdinance Annendrnent ®General Penalty lJpdate
City Manager recommending approval of adjusting the City's municipal penalties to
match the changes to State law.
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®R®IN~4iVCE .k~~ 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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Suspend the Readings
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Final Reading and Adopt
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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 ®isposition: Receive and File; Approve
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CllNCIL MEM REP®RTS
PUBLIC IfVPIJT
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.
Y (r( r
Jeanne F. Schneider ;.
July 2, 2009
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