3 3 03 Skeleton SheetCITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, MARCH 3, 2003
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE LIB~dRY AUDITORIUM
PRESENT: MAYOROUGGAN, COUNCIL MEMBERS BUOL, CLONE, COI~IORS,
MARK~MiA, MICI-~LSKI,~CH/OLSON _Z
CITY MANAGER MICHAEL VAN MILLIGEN; CORPORATION COUNS~r. BARRY LINDAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of discussing such matters which may properly come before the
City Council.
INVOCATION: Reverend Jerry E. Oakland, Pastor, St. Luke's United Methodist Church
PROCLAMATIONS:
Welcoming Ms. Darina Baranchikova of Hemmene, Slovakia
Welcoming Mr. Watslaw Prazuch of Turnow, Poland
Welcoming Mr. Laszlo Szalkai of Vezprem, Hungary
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Minutes Submitted
City Conference Board of 1/21; City Council of 2/17, 2/20 and 2/24; Five Flags of 1/13;
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/19; Mechanical Board of 2/18;
Plumbing Board of 2/26
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 2/3, 2/5 and 2/10
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Notice of Claims/Suits
Eldon D. Denlinger for property damage; John Schreiber for properly damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
EIdon D. Denlinger for property damage; Thomas Weidenbacher for vehicle damage;
Raymond Worden, Sr. for personal injury
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Joseph Melssen for
property damage and that the Finance Director issue payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance to Issue Payment
Citizen Communication
Communication from Valode Woerdehoff concerning the anti-war resolution that came
before the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Iowa League of Cities
Communication from the Iowa League of Cities advising that Dubuque has been chosen
as the site for the 2007 Annual Conference and Exhibit.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Burlington Northern Railroad Depot Restoration Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Burlington Northern Railroad Depot
Restoration Project - Contract No. 2 (General Demolition) in the final contract amount of
$38,000.00 and Contract No. 5 (Steel) in the final contract amount of $87,625.57.
RESOLUTION ~ -~ Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION ~5 ~:~ Approving final contract amount of $38,000.00 for
Contract No. 2 and $87,625.57 for Contract No. 5
Suggested DisposHJon: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Grand River Excursion
Communication from Congressman Jim Nussle in support of the Grand River Excursion.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Tax Increment Financing Funding
Communication from City Manager Michael C. Van Milligen to area legislators regarding
the possible elimination of tax increment financing funding.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Bluff Land Protective Measures
Communication from City Manager advising that he will have information regarding Bluff
Land Protective Measures at the Mamh 17, 2003 meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Rip Row Valley - Ball Field Development Project
City Manager recommending approval of a new final estimate of $120,052.89 for the
Rip Row Valley Ball Field Development Project.
RESOLUTION ~ ~'/ -~-~ Rescinding Resolution Number 326-02, setting the
final estimate for the Rip Row Valley Ball Field Development Project
RESOLUTION ~ /~ Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Rip Row Valley - Utilities Extension Project
City Manager recommending approval of a new final estimate of $92,309.24 for the Rip
Row Valley Utilities Extension Project.
RESOLUTION ~ ' ~ Rescinding Resolution Number 522-02, setting the
final estimate for the Rip Row Valley Utilities Extension Project
RESOLUTION ~7 --4~' ~ Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Swimming Pool Concession Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a concession agreement with Baseball
Dreamers to operate the concession stands at Flora and Sutton swimming pools.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Code of Ordinance Supplement No. 57
City Manager recommending adoption of Supplement No. 57 to the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION ~.~ Adopting Supplement No. 57 to the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Congressman Jim Nussle providing a response from Richard Hainje, Regional Director
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, regarding the City's request for
financial assistance to acquire a structure that was substantially damaged during the
June 2002 flood event.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Mesaba Aviation, Inc. Notice of Termination
A notice from Mesaba Aviation, Inc. advising of their intent to terminate service at
Dubuque, Iowa effective May 13, 2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Save America's Treasures Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a grant application for
$250,000 from the Save America's Treasures program for restoration and interpretation
of the Dubuque Shot Tower.
RESOLUTION ~ ~-~_~ Authorizing submittal of a grant application for the
Dubuque Shot Tower
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Monitoring Well Installation - RMT, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a request from RMT, Inc. to install temporary
monitoring wells within City right-of-way at the area surrounding the former Amoco
facility of 351 Dodge Street.
RESOLUTION ~ ~2_~ Authorizing license agreement between the City of
Dubuque and RMT, Inc. to install monitoring wells on public right-of-way at the former
Amoco site of 351 Dodge Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Iowa Department of Economic Development
Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising that the
review of the first phase of the City's HOME Partnership Program has been completed
and has been found to be in substantial compliance with financial and program
requirements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Historic Preservation Commission
Suzanne M. Guinn submitting her resignation as the Jackson Park Representative on
the Historic Preservation Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Chamber Foundation Request
Communication from City Manager to the Dubuque Racing Association Grant
Committee in support of the Chamber Foundation grant request to update technology in
the Chamber of Commerce Boardroom.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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George W. Rogers Company Shot Tower
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the George W.
Rogers Company Shot Tower, located at Commercial Street and River Front, has been
accepted for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places by the State
Nomination Review Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Senate File 129
Communication from the City Manager to the area legislators in support of the creation
of a commission to review and recommend changes to the State's tax system.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION ~,,,~ ~'~-~ Granting the issuance of a Class "B~ Beer Permit (6
Months) to Baseball Dreamers and a Class 'C~ Beer Permit to Econo Foods #~71
RESOLUTION ~'~3 Granting the issuance of a Class "B" (Hotel/Motel) Liquor
License to Days Inn; Class "C' Beer/Liquor License to Eagles Club #568, P.J.'s Tap,
Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino, Yardarm Restaurant and Bar, and Rafters; and
a Class "B~ Wine Permit to Econo Foods #471
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Vacating Request - Alley Between Bryant and Ramona Streets - March 17, 2003
Medicom Franchise Extension - March 17, 2003
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Vacating Request - Alley Between Bryant and Ramona Streets
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 17, 2003 to consider
a request from the Dubuque Community School District to vacate the alley between
Bryant and Ramona Streets from Mt. Loretta Avenue 148 feet south.
RESOLUTION ~.~ Approving plat of vacated alley between Bryant and
Ramona from Mt. Loretta Avenue 148 feet south
ORDINANCE ~/'~ ' ~3 Vacating the alley between Bryant and Ramona from Mt.
Loretta Avenue 148 feet south
RESOLUTION ~.~'~?-~ of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lot lA and Lot 3A
in Columbia Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Motion B; Motion
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Mediacom Franchise Extension
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 17, 2003 to consider
an additional short-term extension through June 30, 2003 of the existing Mediacom
cable franchise and side agreements under the terms currently in effect.
RESOLUTION ~,_~'~:~2~ of Intent to grant a short-term extension of an existing
cable services franchise and an existing hub site lease to MCClowa L.L.C.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Pubic Hearing
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission (One unexpired three-year term representing the Old
Main Distdct through 7/1/05 and one unexpired three-year term representing the Jackson Park
District through 7/1/04): ~/
Applicant: Mary Loney Bicheil (Jackson Park District)~0T~
Housing Commission (One Uney4aired thre~e-yCar term through 8/17/04):
Applicant: Joseph Suarez - ~;Y~~,/
Zoning B,o. ard of Adjustment~(One flve-year~te,~Tn through 3/25/08 - term of Urell):
Applicant. JimUrell - ~.~¢'~~
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Community Development Advisory Commission (Three unexpired three-year terms
representing Census Tracts 2, $ and 5; one three-year term through 2/15106 representing
Census Tract I -term of Isenhart):
Applicant: Chuck Isenhart
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U.S. 20 Bridge
Request of David Wm. Rusk to address the Council regarding the design for the new
U.S. 20 Bridge.
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission regarding the
Julien Dubuque Bridge design.
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the Julien
Dubuque Bridge design.
Communication from John Hess, Chairperson of the Dubuque County Historic
Preservation Commission regarding the design of the proposed bridge across the
Mississippi River.
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NPDES Permit Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of the City of Dubuque's
NPDES Phase II municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) application to the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources.
Communication from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission thanking
City staff and the City Council for the opportunity to be involved and to offer input
regarding the NPDES permit application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Loan to Heartland
Financial USA, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a Community Development B~ock Grant
(CDBG) Economic Development Loan to Heartland Financial USA, Inc. to assist in the
renovation and expansion of the former Walsh Store building.
RESOLUTION ~;~ ~. ~ Authorizing a commitment letter and the execution of
a Community Development Block Grant loan of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000) to Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLICINPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of
concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the
microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however,
no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice
requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
Motion to adjourn at
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