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9 8 09 City Council Agenda with Icons ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 9/8/09 BUOL CONNORS JONES LYNCH RESNICK VOETBERG BRAIG CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:00 P.M. – TOUR OF 1126 WHITE STREET 6:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Pastor Rex Raines, New Life Church PROCLAMATIONS Assisted Living Week (September 13 – 19, 2009) 2010 Census Partnership Assisted Living WeekCensus Partnership 2010 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 6/23; City Council of 8/12, 8/17, 8/25 and 8/26; Civil Service Commission of 8/6; Housing Commission of 7/28; Housing Commission Trust Fund Committee of 5/28; Park and Recreation Commission of 8/11; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8/27 Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of August 3 and 12, 2009 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ACAACCity Council - 8/12City Council - 8/17City Council - 8/25City Council - 8/26 Civil ServiceHousing CommissionHsg Trust Fund Park and RecZoning Bd of Adj Committee 2. Notice of Claims/Suits Pamela Linn Schmitt for vehicle damage; Patricia and Lyle Galliart for property damage; David Willging for vehicle damage; John Ottavi property damage; Cynthia A. McDermott for personal injury; Andy Rettenmeier for property damage on two occasions; Evelyn Maddux for personal injury; Molly Freiburger for vehicle damage; Karin Campbell 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: Andy Rettenmeier for property damage (two claims); Jacob Schmitz for vehicle damage; Albert Weidenbacher for vehicle damage; Cynthia A. McDermott for personal injury; Pamela Schmitt for vehicle damage; David Willging for vehicle damage City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim of John Ottavi for property damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur Claims - ICAPClaim - Settled 3. Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement – Teamsters Local No. 120 City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local No. 120 regarding meal reimbursement. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 2 Teamsters - MVM Teamsters - Staff Teamsters - MemoMemoAmendment 4. Plumbing Board Michael Swift submitting his resignation from the Plumbing Board. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Swift Ltr 5. 2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of the 2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $87,467.00. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve JAG - MVM MemoJAG - Staff Memo 6. Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Accountant. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record Accountant Ltr 7. Sign On Letter for Health Care Reform Legislation City Manager recommending approval of a sign on letter to the U.S. Conference of Mayors calling on Congress to pass comprehensive health care reform legislation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Letter - MVM MemoLetter - Staff MemoHealth Care Reform Health Care Sign on LtrLtr 8. City of Dubuque Written Investment Policy Communication from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada advising that the City’s written investment policy is one of 21 municipal policies to be certified by the Association this year. 3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Investment Policy 9. Iowa Great Places Communication from Cyndi Pederson, Iowa Great Places, advising that the City’s grant application for the Millworking District Streetscape Project has been approved for a total grant of $150,000. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Iowa Great Places Ltr 10. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission John E. Goodmann, Chairman, submitting the Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission 2008 / 2009 annual report. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Parkway Commission Report 11. Letter of Support City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support to the East Central Intergovernmental Association grant application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development to support Prosperity Eastern Iowa. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Ltr of Support - MVM Ltr of Support - Staff Letter of Support MemoMemo 12. Carnegie Stout Public Library Communication from Mary Wegner, State Librarian, advising that the Carnegie Stout Public Library has met the conditions for Library Accreditation in the State of Iowa. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 4 State Librarian Ltr 13. 2008 Drain Tile Project City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2008 Drain Tile Project (Melrose Terrace, Mineral Street and Deborah Drive), as completed by McDermott Excavating, in the final contract amounts of $29,390.88 for Melrose Terrace, $23,746.70 for Mineral Street, and $7,277.11 for Deborah Drive. RESOLUTION Accepting the 2008 Drain Tile Project (Melrose Terrace) and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor RESOLUTION Accepting the 2008 Drain Tile Project (Mineral Street) and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor RESOLUTION Accepting the 2008 Drain Tile Project (Deborah Drive) and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Project Close Out Drain Tile - MVM Drain Tile - Staff Drain Tile - Forms MemoMemoResolutions 14. St. Mary’s Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project City Manager recommending acceptance of St. Mary’s Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating Company in the final contract amount of $271,428.59. RSEOLUTION Accepting the St. Mary’s Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Final Payment Form Retaining Wall - MVM Retaining Wall - Staff Retaining Wall - MemoMemoResolution 15. Pine Knoll Subdivision City Manager recommending acceptance of the sanitary sewer and watermain improvements that the developer, Kane Development Corp., a/k/a Renaissance Construction Corp., has recently completed on Lot 1-1-3 St. Mary’s Place (also known as Pine Knoll Condominiums), with the condition that the City incurs no additional expense with regard to colored concrete. 5 RESOLUTION Accepting sanitary sewer and watermain improvements in Lot 1-1-3 St. Mary’s Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (also known as Pine Knoll condominiums) RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for sanitary sewer and water main improvements in Lot 1-1-3 St. Mary’s Place in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Pine Knolls - Vicinity Pine Knolls - Exhibit A Pine Knoll - MVM Pine Knoll - Staff Pine Knoll - Grant of Easement Maps MemoMemoResolutions 16. Dubuque Industrial Center West – North Siegert Farm City Manager recommending acceptance of the sanitary sewer and watermain easements in the Dubuque Industrial Center West for the extension of said utilities with regard to the development of the North Siegert Farm. RESOLUTION Accepting a grant of an easement for sanitary sewer through, under and across a part of Lot A of Westbrook Subdivision in the City of Dubuque RESOLUTION Accepting a grant of an easement for watermain through, under and th across a part of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Dubuque Industrial Center West 5 Addition in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions DICW - Vicinity MapDICW - Grants of DICW - MVM MemoDICW - Staff MemoDICW - Resolutions Easement 17. Town Clock Plaza Concrete Repair Project City Manager recommending acceptance of the Town Clock Plaza Concrete Repair Project as completed by Eastern Iowa Excavating in the final contract amount of $13,730.20. RESOLUTION Accepting the Town Clock Plaza Concrete Repair Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Town Clock - Final Town Clock - MVM Town Clock - Staff Town Clock - Payment MemoMemoResolution 6 19. National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium River Center, Phase I – Roof Replacement Project City Manager recommending acceptance of the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium River Center, Phase I – Roof Replacement Project as completed by Geisler Brothers Company in the final contract amount of $41,765.00 RESOLUTION Accepting the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium River Center, Phase I – Roof Replacement Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Roof - Final Payment Roof - MVM MemoRoof - Staff MemoRoof - Resolution Form 20. Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the Roshek Building is eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur Roshek Bldg - HPC Roshek Bldg - Staff Roshek Bldg - LtrMemoNomination 21. 2010 Census New Construction Program City Manager recommending approval of the appointment of Assistant Planner Guy Hemenway as the liaison for the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 Census New Construction Program. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve State Historical 2010 Census - MVM 2010 Census - Staff US Census Society Ltr MemoMemoCorrespondence 22. Preliminary Digitized Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) City Manager recommending approval of the transmittal of a letter from Mayor Buol to FEMA requesting revision of proposed floodplain boundary delineations or regulatory floodway boundaries in the preliminary DFIRM. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7 Flood Zone MapsDFIRM - Add'l DFIRM - MVM MemoDFIRM - Staff MemoDFIRM - Comment Nusz Ltr Material Sheets 23. Amendment to Development Agreement – Hotel Julien City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement for HJD Landlord, LLC and JHD Manager, LLC to support their rehabilitation of the Hotel Julien at 200 Main Street. RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to the HJD Landlord, LLC and HJD Manager, LLC Development Agreement Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Hotel Julien - MVM Hotel Julien - Staff Hotel Julien - First Amendment to MemoMemoResolutionDev Agr 24. Hillcrest Family Services City Manager recommending approval of a Parking License Agreement with Hillcrest Family Services, Inc. for thirty parking spaces in the Wilbright Lane parking lot in Flora Park. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Hillcrest - MVM MemoHillcrest - Staff MemoParking License Agreement 25. Acceptance of EPA Generation Green Grant Agreement City Manager recommending acceptance of a Generation Green Grant Agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve EPA - Staff MemoEPA Agreement EPA - MVM Memo 26. Fiscal Year 2010 Bond Projects City Manager recommending approval of a Declaration of Official Intent to reimburse from bond proceeds for prior expenditures made for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration, Downtown Public Parking Ramp and Water Vacuum Filter Building Back-up Power Supply capital projects. 8 RESOLUTION Declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Declaration - MVM Declaration - Staff Declaration - Memo MemoResolution 27. Signed Contracts A. Award Inspection and Engineering Services Contract for West Third Reservoir to IIW Engineers B. Parking Ramp Soil Agreement between W.C. Stewart Construction Company and the City of Dubuque C. Agreement for Services from Durrant Group for Grand River Center Projects D. Eagle Point Park Erosion Control E. North Form Catfish Creek Water Main Improvements Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Contract AContract BContract CContract DContract E 28. Liquor and Tobacco License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted. RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of two renewal permits to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers to Hiba Petroleum and Walgreen Company RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Holy Ghost Church, Eagle Country Market, Sid’s Beverage and Wal-Mart Supercenter RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Carlos O’Kelly’s, Star Restaurant and Ultra Lounge, Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, Bandana’s Bar-B-Q and Fat Tuesday (1-Day Outdoor Sales); a Special Class “C” (BW) Liquor License to Tri-State Blind Society; a Class “B” Wine Permit to Eagle County Market, Sid’s Beverage and Wal-Mart Supercenter; a Class “B” (WBN) Native Wine Permit to Mandolin Inn and Casey’s General Store #2421; and a Special Class “C” (BW) Liquor License (5-Day Special Event) to Riverview Center (September 18 and 25, 2009) and Dubuque County Fine Arts Society (September 9, 25, 26 and October 1, 2009) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions 9 Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff Resolution No. 1Resolution No. 2Resolution No. 3 Memo Memo ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated. 1. 40 Main, LLC City Manager recommending approval of four plats in connection with the proposed vacating and disposal of a portion of Jones Street and the adjacent alley north of Jones Street as requested by 40 Main, LLC. City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2009 to consider the vacating of a portion of Jones Street and the adjacent alley north of Jones Street behind 42, 44 and 48 Main Street. City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2009 to consider disposition of real estate by Real Estate Contract with 40 Main, LLC. RESOLUTION Approving plat of Lot 1A of the west half of Block 10 in Dubuque Harbor Company’s Addition RESOLUTION Approving plat of Lot 10A of the west half of Block 1 in Dubuque Harbor Company’s Addition RESOLUTION Approving plat of Lot 12A of the west half of Block 1 in Dubuque Harbor Company’s Addition RESOLUTION Approving plat of Lot 17A of the west half of Block 1 in Dubuque Harbor Company’s Addition RESOLUTION Of intent to vacate Lot 1 of 10A, Lot 1 of 12A and Lot 1 of 17A all in the west half of Block 1 and Lot 1 of 1A in the west half of Block 10 in Dubuque Harbor Company’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of the City’s interest in Lot 1 of 10A, Lot 1 of 12A and Lot 1 of 17A all in the west half of Block 1 and Lot 1 of 1A in the west half of Block 10 in Dubuque Harbor Company’s Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearings 9/21/09 Plats - MVM MemoPlats - Staff MemoPlats - Resolution - Plat - Resolution - Plat - Resolution - Plat - Resolution - Lot 1ALot 10ALot 12ALot 17A 10 Vacating - MVM Vacating - Staff Vacating - ResolutionLetters of Consent MemoMemo Disposing - MVM Disposing - Staff Disposing - Real Estate Contract MemoMemoResolution 2. West End Commercial Subdivision City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2009 to consider a request from Tschiggfrie Excavating Company to vacate and dispose of the final plat of West End Commercial Subdivision. RESOLUTION Of intent to vacate the final plat of West End Commercial Subdivision and dispose of City interest in Lot A and Lot B in West End Commercial Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 West End - Vicinity West End - Kane Ltr West End - MVM Weset End - Staff West End - Maps MemoMemoResolution 3. Amended and Restated Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2009 to consider a Resolution of Necessity for the Amended and Restated Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. RESOLUTION Of necessity finding that certain areas adjacent to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District meet the definition of a blighted area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said areas is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 UR District - MVM UR District - Staff UR District - UR District - UR District - Public MemoMemoAttachment AResolutionNotice 11 4. Fiscal Year 2010 First Budget Amendment City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2009 to consider approval of the first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010 budget. RESOLUTION Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2010 budget for the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 Amendment - Staff Amendment - Amendment - Notice Amendment - Detail Amendment - MVM MemoResolutionof Hearing Memo 5. General Obligation Bonds City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2009 to consider approval of the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds to be used for various projects. RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009 (for essential corporate purposes) of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 GO Bonds - MVM GO Bonds - Staff GO Bonds - GO Bonds - Noth Ltr MemoMemoResolution 6. General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2009 to consider approval of the issuance of not to exceed $13,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds for costs associated with the construction of a multi-story public parking ramp located at 5th and Bluff Streets, and the construction of street, sewer, sidewalk, trail and other public infrastructure improvements within Dubuque Industrial Center West. RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $13,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2009 of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 12 UR Bonds - MVM UR Bonds - Staff UR Bonds - UR Bonds - Noth Ltr MemoMemoResolution 7. General Obligation Refunding Bonds City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 21, 2009 to consider approval of the issuance of not to exceed $9,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to pay costs of refunding and refinancing of certain City indebtedness. RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $9,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009 (for an essential corporate purpose) of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 Refunding Bonds - Refunding Bonds - Refunding Bonds - Refunding Bonds - MVM MemoStaff MemoResolutionNoth Ltr 8. Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp Concrete Crack Repair Project City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp Concrete Crack Repair Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for September 21, 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 Port of Dubuque Parking ramp Concrete Crack Repair Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 Ramp - MVM MemoRamp - Staff MemoRamp - ResolutionRamp - Notices 9. Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for September 21, 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 Heeb Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project 13 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 Heeb St - Staff Heeb St - Resolution Heeb St - MVM Memo Memo thth 10. Traffic Signal Mastarm Retrofit – Central Avenue at 5 and 7 Streets Project City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Traffic Signal thth Mastarm Retrofit – Central Avenue at 5 and 7 Streets Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for September 21, 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 Traffic Signal thth Mastarm Retrofit – Central Avenue at 5 and 7 Streets Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 Traffic Signal - Staff Traffic Signal - Traffic Signal - MVM MemoResolution Memo 11. Salt Dome Conveyor Project City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Salt Dome Conveyor Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for September 21, 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 Salt Dome Conveyor Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 9/21/09 Salt Dome - MVM Salt Dome - Staff Salt Dome - MemoMemoResolution 14 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. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission One 3-year term through October 1, 2012 (Term of Gayle (Gross) Walter) Applicant: Gayle (Gross) Walter, 1650 Alicia Street Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions: Airport Commission Two 4-year terms through September 14, 2013 (Terms of Brotherton and Santillo) Applicants: Douglas Brotherton, 2823 Hickory Hill Street Michael Santillo, 2929 Kristen Court Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee One 3-year term through September 8, 2012 (At-Large term of Hingtgen). Requires experience in real estate, banking, finance, accounting, fund management or other related areas of expertise) Applicant: Doris Hingtgen, 309 Hill Street ESAC ApplicationAirport ApplicationsHousing Trust Fd Board and Overview Sheet Applications Commission List 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. Storm Water Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 Storm Water Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,000,000 Storm Water Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 15 Loan Notes - MVM Loan Notes - Staff Loan Notes - MemoMemoResolution Material from July 20, 2009 City Council Meeting Storm Water - MVM Storm Water - Staff Storm Water - MemoMemo Resolution 2. 2009 Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2009 Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2009 Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 2009 CIPP - Staff 2009 CIPP - 2009 CIPP - MVM MemoResolution Memo Material from August 17, 2009 City Council Meeting CIPP - MVM MemoCIPP - Staff MemoCIPP - ResolutionCIPP Project Locations REINSTATE THE RULES This action limits discussion to the City Council. 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. Proudly Accessible Dubuque Katrina Wilberding to present certificates to the City for the designation of City Hall, City Hall Annex and Historic Federal Building as Proudly Accessible Dubuque buildings. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 16 2. Request to Address the City Council Request of Kathy Bitter, 1460 Miller Road, requesting to address the City Council regarding three issues. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Bitter Ltr 3. Dubuque County Historical Society / National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Request of Jerry Enzler, Executive Director, requesting on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Dubuque County Historical Society, to lease land along the north shore of the Ice Harbor between the existing National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and the Great River Center. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager DCHS - Enzler LtrDCHA - Aerial View 4. Census 2010 Complete Count Committee City Manager recommending approval of the formation of the Census 2010 Complete Count Committee, designation of the Mayor or appointment of a City Council Member as the Complete Count Committee Chair, and authorize staff to submit Census 2010 Partnership Agreement forms for both the City of Dubuque and the Complete Count Committee. Affirming the City of Dubuque’s support of and partnership with the RESOLUTION 2010 Census Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Census 2010 - MVM Census 2010 - Staff Partnership Census 2010 Proposed Complete Census 2010 - MemoMemoAgreement FormTimelineCount Committee Resolution Complete Count Committee Guide 17 5. Sidewalk Ordinance City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 10, Public Ways and Property, Chapter 10-1-2, Sidewalk Installation and Repair, to clarify the criteria for required sidewalk installation. ORDINANCE Amending Title 10, Public Ways and Property, of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing Chapter 10-1-2, Sidewalk Installation and Repair, and adopting a new Chapter 10-1-2 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Sidewalks - MVM Sidewalks - Staff Sidewalks - Suggested Motion MemoMemoOrdinance 6. Smoke Detection Ordinance City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance provision related to smoke detection which was inadvertently left out of the most recent Code of Ordinance update from Sterling Codifiers. ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 6-9-6 Smoke Detection by adding a new provision which requires smoke detectors be installed during substantial reconstruction or remodeling of a building which has both commercial and residential uses Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Smoke Detection - Smoke Detection - Smoke Detection - Suggested Motion MVM MemoStaff MemoOrdinance 7. Eagle Point Water Plant Vacuum Filter Project City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Eagle Point Water Plant Vacuum Filter Project to Morse Electric, Inc., in the amount of $64,410.00. RESOLUTION Awarding contract for the Eagle Point Water Plant Vacuum Filter Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Eagle Point - MVM Eagle Point - Staff Eagle Point - MemoMemoResolution 18 8. Miller Road Water Main Extension Project City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Miller Road Water Main Extension Project to McClain Excavating in the amount of $109,505.50. RESOLUTION Awarding contract for the Miller Road Water Main Extension Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Miller Rd - MVM Miller Rd - Staff Miller Rd - Resolution MemoMemo 9. Highway 151 / 61 South Water Main Extension Project City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Highway 151 / 61 South Water Main Extension Project to McClain Excavating in the amount of $115,908.45. RESOLUTION Awarding contract for the Highway 151 / 61 South Water Main Extension Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Hwy 151/61 - MVM Hwy 151/61 - Staff Hwy 151/61 - MemoMemoResolution 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. CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa Jeanne F. Schneider September 3, 2009 19