11 2 09 City Council Agenda with Icons
ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
11/2/09
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 P.M. – NEW AMBULANCE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Sister Mary Ann Zollman, Sisters of Charity, BVM Center
PROCLAMATIONS
Philanthropy Day (November 13, 2009)
Ruby Sutton Day (November 15, 2009)
National Hospice Month (November, 2009)
Philanthropy DayRuby Sutton DayHospice Month
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 8/25; City Council of 10/19; Civil
Service Commission of 9/8 and 10/6; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
of 10/6; Housing Commission of 8/25; Housing Code Appeals Board of 9/15; Park and
Recreation Commission of 10/13
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of October 5, 2009 (Special Meeting
and Regular Session)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ACAACCity CouncilCivil Service of 9/8Civil Service of 10/6Environmental Housing Commission
Stewardship
Park and Rec
Hsg Code Appeals Bd
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Paul M. Olson for vehicle damage; Dan Boge for property damage; Dan Curler for loss
of property; John Ervolino for property 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: Dan Boge for
property damage; Dan Curler for loss of property; Joseph and Dixie Rubino for personal
injury
City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim of John Ervolino for property
damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAPClaim - Settled
3. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Equipment
Operator I.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
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Equipment Operator
I Ltr
4. Northeast Iowa Small Business Development Center
Communication verifying that Northeast Iowa Community College of Calmar has
contributed $10,000 to be made available to the Northeast Iowa SBDC on July 1, 2008.
Communication verifying that Northeast Iowa Community College of Calmar has
contributed $10,000 to be made available to the Northeast Iowa SBDC on July 1, 2009.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
SBDC - 2008 LtrSBDC - 2009 Ltr
5. Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation (WNDC)
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support for a Washington
Neighborhood Development Corporation grant application to the NeighborWorks
America organization in the amount of $150,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
WNDC - MVM MemoWDNC - Staff MemoWDNC - Ltr of
Support
6. Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction
Project as completed by Horsfield Construction, Inc., in the final contract amount of
$1,669,582.56 and adoption of the final schedule of assessments.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Cleveland Avenue 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 Cleveland Avenue
Reconstruction Project – Bryant Street to Villa Street Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Cleveland - Final
Cleveland - MVM Cleveland - Staff Cleveland - Cleveland -
Payment Form
MemoMemoResolutionsAssessments
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7. Louise Lane Bridge Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Louise Lane Reconstruction Project as
completed by Jim Schroeder Construction, Inc. of Bellevue, Iowa, in the final contract
amount of $215,630.30
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Louise Lane Bridge Reconstruction Project and
authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Louise Lane - Final
Louise Lane - MVM Louise Lane - Staff Louise Lane -
Payment Form
MemoMemoResolution
8. Dubuque Regional Humane Society
City Manager communication to The Miccio Foundation in support of the Dubuque
Regional Humane Society’s grant application for veterinary equipment for a spay and
neuter clinic.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Humane Society Ltr
of Support
9. Renewal Rates – Voluntary Dental Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates for the City’s voluntary
dental plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Delta Dental Rates
Dental Plan - MVM Dental Plan - Staff
MemoMemo
10. Legislative Correspondence
Correspondence to Senator Tom Harkin and Senator Charles Grassley requesting that
they cosponsor the Community Restoration and Revitalization Act which updates the
Historic Tax Credit and would provide greater opportunities for the reuse of historic and
older buildings.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Harkin LtrGrassley Ltr
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11. Mediacom
Communication from Lee Grassley, Mediacom Senior Manager – Government
Relations, advising of upcoming channel changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Mediacom Ltr
12. Novogradac Community Development Foundation (NCDF)
Notification from the Novogradac Community Development Foundation (NCDF) that
City Manager Michael C. Van Milligan has been named the Public Executive of the
Year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
NCDF Award
13. Online Employment Application Vendor
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with NeoGov to provide enhanced
online employee application services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Application -
Application - MVM Application - Staff
Background
MemoMemo
14. KeyLine Transit Board
Communication from John Curtis submitting his resignation from the KeyLine Transit
Board due to his relocation out of State.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Curtis Resignation
15. Unified Therapy Services
Communication from Sarah Biedermann, Director of Marketing and Billing for Unified
Therapy Services, thanking the City of Dubuque for their assistance in making the
Autism Speaks run / walk a success.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
United Therapy
Services Ltr
16. East Central Intergovernmental Association
Communication from Kelley Hutton Deutmeyer, East Central Intergovernmental
Association, thanking the City Council for their approval and support of the Regional
transit Authority’s request to partner with the City of Dubuque in providing funds for the
Northeast Iowa Community College’s shuttle route.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ECIA Ltr
17. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting the September 30, 2009 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Report - MVM MemoReport - Staff MemoInvestment Earnings Monthly Investment Schedule of Accrued
SummarySummaryInterest
Schedule of City
Funds
18. Community Development Advisory Commission
City Manager recommending approval of the appointment of Char Eddy as the Housing
Commission Liaison to the Community Development Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
CDAC - MVM MemoCDAC - Staff Memo
19. Liquor License Refund
Request of Beverly Larsen, Denny’s Lux Club, requesting a refund of her Beer/Liquor
License.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Refund
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20. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Kwik Stop Food
Mart
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Yen Ching,
Aragon Tap and L.May; a Special Class “C” Liquor License to Huhot Mongolian Grill;
and a Class “WBN” (Native Wine) License to Dubuque Humane Society Adoption
Center and Kwik Stop Food Mart
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2
MemoMemo
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. Historic Shot Tower Rehabilitation Project – Phase I
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the plans and specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Historic Shot Tower Rehabilitation Project –
Phase I and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Historic Shot Tower Rehabilitation Project – Phase I
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Shot Tower - MVM Shot Tower - Staff Shot Tower -
MemoMemoResolution
Material from October 19, 2009 City Council Meeting
Shot Tower - MVM
Shot Tower - Staff Shot Tower -
Memo
MemoResolutions
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. Citizen Request
Request of Lance Knabel, 1971 University, to address the Council regarding parking in
his neighborhood.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Knabel Request
2. North Fork Catfish Creek Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
– Phase III
City Manager recommending that all bids received for the North Fork Catfish Creek
Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project – Phase III be rejected and the
project re-bid at a later date.
RESOLUTION
Rejecting all competitive bids for the North Fork Catfish Creek
Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project – Phase III
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
North Fork - MVM North Fork - Staff North Fork -
MemoMemoResolution
3. Bicycle Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance related to the definition of
bicycles which will bring the Code of Ordinances in alignment with State law updates.
ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 9-1-321.1 Definitions, by
amending the definition of bicycle and motorized bicycle or motor bicycle
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Bicycle - MVM MemoBicycles - Staff MemoBicycles - OrdinanceSuggested Motion
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4. Panhandling Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance which would prohibit aggressive
panhandling in the City of Dubuque.
ORDINANCE
Amending Title 7 Police, Fire, and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses,
Article A General Offenses, of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding a
new Section 7-5A-17 Aggressive Panhandling Prohibited, defining and prohibiting
aggressive panhandling, and providing penalties for the violation thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Panhandling - MVM Panhandling - Staff Panhandling - Suggested Motion
MemoMemoOrdinance
5. February 15, 2010 City Council Meeting
City Manager recommending that the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday,
February 16, 2010 be changed to Monday, February 15, 2010 (President’s Day).
ORDINANCE
Changing the date for the second regular City Council meeting in
February 2010 from February 16, 2010 to February 15, 2010.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Mtg Date - MVM Mtg Date -
Suggested Motion
MemoOrdinance
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
October 29, 2009
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