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Proof Council Minutes 2 17 03 OFFICIAL City Council, Regular Session, Council met in Regular Session, 6:30 P.M:, Ubrary Auditorium Present: Mayor Pm-Tern Buol, Council Members Cline, Connors, Markharn~ Michalski, Nicholson, City Manager Michael= Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry Absent: Mayor Duggan, Mayor Pro-Tern Buol mad the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called for the purp(~e of dis- cussing such matters which may propedy come before the City Council o~¢ P~at~/ of Grar~f~wew CONSENT ITEMS Minutes Submitted: Airport ~3mmission of 1/31; Cable TV Development Advi~/9~ CommiSSion of Cor~em~ce Board of 3/4/02; Committee of the Long Range 2/10; Five Flage Commission of 12/16 Housing Commission Trust Fund Corem ttee of 1/23 and 1/28; Human Rights Commission of 1/8 (Modified) and 2/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/23, upon motion received and filed Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 1/20, upon motion received and ~d- the City of Dubuque Financial received er~ filed. Notice of ClaimsJSUits: Janice i E H0err~r vs, Merlin E. i Wagner and City of Dubuque for personal in ury Rofence ~Siefker for perSOnal injury; vehicle damage; Raymond Worden for personal injury, upon motion referred to the Logo/St~ff for investigation end ~J Cdss for propel ty damage, upon motion received and filed and con; curtal and Finance Director to issue proper check. C}tizen Communications: Communic~0n frOm Tri-State ! referred to the Manage~. Communication frOm Tom and Rebecca Leclem regardL lng their property at 1195 Thomas place, updn motion received and itlf~d end referred~ to the Ci{y Manager. Anti-War ReSolution: communication from Fabian Yaklin requesting the City Council to pass an anti-war resolution, upon motion received and filed, f Economic Communication and:, Car~eGraph Bunker Hili Golf cOUrSe Management Agreement: City, (George St~ed) for the i ~ co~,orS.,Me~en oant~d ~! n 'DF eq~ pu~u~ CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OFFICIAL City Council, Regular Session, February 17, 2003 Council met in Regular Session, 6:30 P.M., Library Auditorium Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Buol, Council Members Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl. Absent: Mayor Duggan. Mayor Pro-Tem Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council ;alied for the purpose of dis- :ussing such matters which may properly come before the City Council. Invocation was given by Reverend Doctor James Dotson, Pastor 'of Grandview Avenue United Methodist Church. CONSENT ITEMS Minutes Submitted: Airport Commission of 1/31; Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of 1/7; City Council of 2/3, 2/5 and 2/10; Civil Service of 12/23; Community Development Advisory Commission of 1/9; Conference Board of 3/4/02; Downtown Planning Committee of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 1/13; Electrical Board of 2/10; Five Flags Commission of 12/16; Housing Commission Trust Fund Committee of 1/23 and 1/28; Human Rights Commission of 12/9; Park and Recreation Commission of 2/11; Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/8 (Modified) and 2/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/23, upon motion received and filed. Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 1/20, upon motion received and filed. Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending January 31, 2003, upon motion received and filed. Notice of Claims/Suits: Janice E. Hoerner vs. Merlin E. Wagner and City of Dubuque for personal injury; Florence J. Siefker for personal injury; Thomas Weidenbacher for vehicle damage; Raymond Worden for personal injury, upon motion referred to the Legal Staff for investigation and 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: Tim Bushman for property damage; Brooke Gassman for vehicle damage; and Florence J. Siefker for personal injury, upon motion received and filed and concurred. Corporation Counsel recom- mending settlement of the claim of Mary Criss for proper- ty damage, upon motion received and filed and con- curred and Finance Director to issue proper check. Citizen Communications: Bunker Hill Golf Course I Company, and Busted LITt; ,vmenaing Nppenalx n Wit! IeLiW1e111eI 1L LI IQ a N vywcud Management Agreement: City lass "B" Wine Permit to Hartig Manager recommending ug #4; and Class "E" Liquor approval of a management License to Hartig Drug #4. agreement with G.M.S., Inc. Seconded by Connors. Motion (George Stephenson) for the carried 6-0. Bunker Hill Golf Course for the i BOARDS/COMMISSIONS period beginning March 1, Applicants are invited to 2003 and ending November 30, address the Council regarding 2003, upon motion received their desire to serve on the Pol- and filed and approved agree- lowing Commission: ment. Community Development Special Assessment Fund Advisory Commission (Three Balance: City Manager requesting authorization to transfer excess Special Assessment Funds to the Street Construction Fund to support street construction projects, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 46- 03 Authorizing the transfer of excess special assessment funds to the Street Construction Fund. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6- 0. unexpired 3-year terms for Census Tracts 2, 3 and 4; One 3-year term for Census Tract 1 to expire 2/15/06 - Term of lsenhart): Applicant: Chuck Isenhart. No one spoke. PUBLIC HEARINGS ARC Design Resources, Inc./ JMC Gold Medal Meat, Inc.: Communication from Joseph R. Altenhoff, ARC Design Resources, Inc., on behalf of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. request- ing Council withdraw the appli- cation to rezone the property at 16th and Sycamore Streets; City Manager submitting a communication to Joseph Altenhoff of ARC Design regarding possible source of funds to assist in demolition/ cleanup of the Smithfield prop- erty; Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from ARC Design Resources, Inc./ JMC Gold Medal Meat, Inc. to rezone property located at 16th and Sycamore Streets from HI Heavy Industrial District to PUD Planned Unit Development with a PC Planned Commercial des- ignation to allow a Wal-Mart Super Center and Zoning Advisory Commission recom- mending denial, and an Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located along 16th Street from HI Heavy Industrial District to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PC Planned Commercial designation and adopting a conceptual devel- opment plan, with conditions, for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., pre- sented and read. Nicholson moved to accept the request to withdraw the application. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0. Highway 61/151 and Highway 52 - Request to Rezone: Communication from Daniel J. Mueller requesting that Council not take action on the rezoning request and refer the matter to the Zoning Advisory Commission, proof of publica- tion on notice of hearing to consider a request from Dan Mueller to rezone property located south of Highway 61/151 and Highway 52 (Lot 1 of Key Gate Center No. 2) from PR Planned Residential District to PI Planned Industrial District to allow for the location of a batch mix plant and Zoning Advisory Commission recom- mending denial, and an Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located along U.S. Highway 52 east of U.S. Highway 61/151 from PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PR Communication from Tri-State 1 2 Planned Residential District to Towing and Recovery regard- Winner Place to facilitate the PUD Planned Unit ing the City's towing policy, sale of a building located at Development District with a PI upon motion received and filed 25/27 West 15th Street, as Planned Industrial designation and referred to the City requested by Delbert and and adopting a conceptual Manager. Sharon Winner, upon motion development plan with condi- received and filed. Michalski tions, presented and read. moved adoption of Resolution Michalski moved to refer this No. 49-03 Approving the Plat of matter back to the Zoning Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Advisory Commission. Commission recommending Winner Place. Seconded by Seconded by Cline. Motion approval, upon motion Connors. Motion carried 6-0. carried 6-0. w received and filed. Survey of Lots andof Design Contract - US 20 Intersection Improvements: City Manager recommending approval of a project agree- ment with the firm of Howard R. Green relating to the continued development of the design phase for the US 20 Intersection Improvement Project, upon motion received and filed and approved agree- ment. Legislative Correspondence: Communications to State Representative Pam Jochum and State Senator Mike Connolly requesting their opposition to HSB 46 and SSB 1037 relating to a municipality's ability to pursue and maintain telecommunication utilities, upon motion received and filed. Coast Guard Marine Security Measures: City Manager trans- mitting information in response to the Coat Guard Marine Security Regulations and com- ments regarding key areas that might impact the City and com- munity projects, upon motion received and filed and approved. Urban Revitalization/ Tax Exemption Applications: City Manager recommending approval of the eligible Calendar Year 2003 Urban Revitalization Applications, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 47-03 Approving residential property tax exemption applications submitted by property owners in recognized urban revitaliza- tion areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Tax Assessor. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Martin Addition - Plat of Survey: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Martin Addition to allow for the subdivision of an existing parcel of land into five lots as requested by William Burger, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 48-03 Approving the Plat of Survey of Martin Addition in the County of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Winner Place - Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2: Zoning Advisory Commission recom- mending approval of the plat of Communication from Tom and Rebecca LeClere regard- ing their property at 1195 Thomas Place, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager. Zoning Ordinance) of the City OrdoldlI a be considered an of Dubuque Code of voted on for passage at two Ordinances by reclassifying Council Meetings prior to the hereinafter described property meeting at which it is to be located at 2800 Rhomberg finally passed be suspended Avenue from CR Commercial and further moved final consid- Recreation District to PUD eration and passage of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance. Seconded by District with a PR Planned Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0. Residential District Designation Mississippi River Discovery and adopting a conceptual Center Wetland - Site Package development plan with condi- Interior Walkways Project: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifi- cations and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending award of Contract #3 - Plumbing to Portzen Construction in the amount of $11,100 and Contract #4 - Electrical (includ- ing the alternate) to Paulson Electric Company in the amount of $29,238; and rejec- tion of Contract #1 - Wood Piers and Decking and Contract #2 - Wood Framing and Railings, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 52- 03 Adopting plans and specifi- cations for the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland - Site Package Interior Walkways Project (Contract 1 - Wood Piers and Decking, Contract 2 - Wood Framing and Railings, Contract 3 - Plumbing, Contract 4 - Electrical); Resolution No. 53-03 Awarding certain contracts for the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland - Site Package II Interior Walkways Project and rejecting the remaining con- struction contract bid propos als; Resolution No. 54-031 tions, presented and read. Michalski moved that this item be withdrawn from the Agenda. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to speak. 3300 Nightengale Lane - Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Patrick and Patricia Kennedy to rezone property located south of Nightengale Lane from R-lc Single -Family Residential, with conditions, to R-1 Single - Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Attorney Joe Bitter, represent- ing the Kennedy's, spoke in support of this rezoning. Ordinance No. 4-03 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located south of Nightengale Lane from R-1 Single -Family Residential District, with conditions, to R-1 Single -Family Residential District, presented and read. Michalski moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and further moved final consid- eration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0. 1205 Cleveland Avenue - Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Doug and Marie Colin to rezone property located at 1205 Cleveland Avenue from R-2 Two -Family Residential District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Marie Colin spoke in support of the requested rezoning. Ordinance No. 5-03 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1205 Cleveland Avenue from R-2 Two -Family Residential Zoning District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, presented and read. Michalski moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and further moved final consid- eration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0. 3925 Dodge Street - PUD Amendment: Proof of publica- tion on notice of hearing to consider a request from Tom Luksetich and Steve Smith to amend the PUD Planned Unit Development District at 3925 Dodge to allow construction of a new 44,287 square foot build- ing and Zoning Advisory Ordering bids for the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland - Site Package Interior Walkways Project (Contract 1 - Wood Piers and Decking and Contract 2 - Wood Framing). Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the Council. ACTION ITEMS 2004 National Alliance of Preservation Commission (NAPC): Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission requesting the City- Council submit a letter of support for the City to host the 2004 National Alliance of Preservation Commission, upon motion received and filed and approved letter of support. National League of Cities: Communications from the Iowa League of Cities appointing -Council Member Ann Michalski to serve as one of Iowa's repre- sentatives on the Human Development Policy Committee of the National League of Cities, upon motion received and filed. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Michalski stated that the trip of City leaders to Washington, D.C. was very positive. Cline requested that City Staff look at the creation of a Bluff Land Overlay District in regard to the possible rezoning of riverfront properties. Markham, Buol, Michalski and Connors said they were open to information. At 7:15 P.M. upon motion it was resolved to go into Closed Session - Pending Litigation - Chapter 21.5(1)(c) 2001 Code of Iowa. At 7:31 P.M. Council recon- vened Regular Session stating that staff had been given prop- er direction. There being no further busi- ness, upon motion. meeting I adjourned at 7:32 P.M. /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC City Clerk 1t 2/26 STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Sherri A. Yutzy, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: February 26, 2003, and for which the charge is $169.19. Subscribed to before me, a No ary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this . 2 7a day of , 20 O3 Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. , MAi't' K. WESTERMEYER Commission Number 154885 w My Comm. Exp. FEB. 1, 2005 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OFFICIAL City Council, Regular Session, February 17, 2003 Council met in Regular Session, 6:30 P.M., Library Auditorium Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Buol, Council Members Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl. Absent: Mayor Duggan. Mayor Pro-Tem Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called for the purpose of dis- cussing such matters which may properly come before the City Council. Invocation was given by Reverend Doctor James Anti -War Resolution: Communication from Fabian Yaklin requesting the City Council to pass an anti -war resolution, upon motion received and filed. Iowa Department of Economic Development: Communication from the lowa Department of Economic Development advis- ing that the CEBA contract with the City and CarteGraph Systems, Inc. has been suc- cessfully completed and the employment goals fulfilled, } upon motion received and filed. Rhodes (Bud) Isenhart, 8908 Quail Ridge Road, spoke requesting an annual account- ing of newly created jobs in TIF districts. Bunker Hill Golf Course Management Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a management agreement with G.M.S., Inc. (George Stephenson) for the Bunker Hill Golf Course for the period beginning March 1, 2003 and ending November 30, 2003, upon motion received and filed and approved agree- ment. Special Assessment Fund Balance: City Manager requesting authorization to transfer excess Special Assessment Funds to the Street Construction Fund to support street construction projects, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 46- 03 Authorizing the transfer of excess special assessment funds to the Street Construction Fund. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6- 0. Dotson, Pastor'of Grand/iew Avenue United Methodist Church. CONSENT ITEMS Minutes Submitted: Airport Commission of 1/31; Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of 1/7; City Council of 2/3, 2/5 and 2/10; Civil Service of 12/23; Community Development Advisory Commission of 1/9; Conference Board of 3/4/02; Downtown Planning Committee of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 1/13; Electrical Board of 2/10; Five Flags Commission of 12/16; Housing Commission Trust Fund Committee of 1/23 and 1/28; Human Rights Commission of 12/9; Park and Recreation Commission of 2/11; Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/8 (Modified) and 2/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/23, upon motion received and filed. Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 1/20, upon motion received and filed. Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending January31,200 3, up on motion receivd and filed. p Notice of Claims/Suits: Janice E. Hoerner vs. Merlin E. Wagner and City of Dubuque for personal injury; Florence J. Siefker for personal injury; Thomas Weidenbacher for vehicle damage; Raymond Worden for personal injury, upon motion referred to the Legal Staff for investigation and 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: Tim Bushman for property damage; Brooke Gassman for vehicle damage; and Florence J. Siefker for personal injury, Design Contract - US 20 Intersection Improvements: City Manager recommending approval of a project agree- ment with the firm of Howard R. Green relating to the continued development of the design phase for the US 20 Intersection Improvement Project, upon motion received and filed and approved agree- ment. Legislative Correspondence: Communications to State Representative Pam Jochum and State Senator Mike Connolly requesting their opposition to HSB 46 and SSB 1037 relating to a municipality's ability to pursue and maintain telecommunication utilities, upon motion received and filed. Coast Guard Marine Security Measures: City Mareger trans- mitting information in response to the Coat Guard Marine Security Regulations and com- ments regarding key areas that might impact the City and com- munity projects, upon motion received and filed and approved. Urban Revitalization/ Tax Exemption Applications: City Manager recommending approval of the eligible Calendar Year 2003 Urban Revitalization Applications, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 47-03 Approving residential property tax exemption applications submitted by property owners in recognized urban revitaliza- tion areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Tax Assessor. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Martin Addition - Plat of Survey: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Martin Addition to allow for the subdivision of an existing parcel of land into five lots as requested by William Burger, upon motion received and filed. Amendments to Federal Legislative Issues: City Manager submitting two amendments to the City's Federal Legislative Issues, upon motion received and filed and approved submission of amendments. Business Licenses: Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 50-03 Granting the Issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Hartig Drug, Clark Retail, Lee's 76 West Locust Mart, Dubuque Discount Gas, and Big 10 Mart and Resolution No. 51-03 Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/ Liquor License to Hammerheads Bar and Billiards, Cue Master Billiards, Tony's Place, Dubuque Mining Company, and Busted Lift; glass "B" Wine Permit to Hartig Mug #4; and Class "E" Liquor License to Hartig Drug #4. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the fol- lowing Commission: Community Development Advisory Commission (Three unexpired 3-year terms for Census Tracts 2, 3 and 4; One 3-year term for Census Tract 1 to expire 2/15/06 - Term of Isenhart): Applicant: Chuck Isenhart. No one spoke. PUBLIC HEARINGS ARC Design Resources, Inc./ JMC Gold Medal Meat, Inc.: Communication from Joseph R. Altenhoff, ARC Design Resources, Inc., on behalf of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. request- ing Council withdraw the appli- cation to rezone the property at 16th and Sycamore Streets; City Manager submitting a communication to Joseph Altenhoff of ARC Design regarding possible source of funds to assist in demolition/ cleanup of the Smithfield prop- erty; Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from ARC Design Resources, Inc./ JMC Gold Medal Meat, Inc. to rezone property located at 16th and Sycamore Streets from HI Heavy Industrial District to PUD Planned Unit Development with a PC Planned Commercial des- ignation to allow a Wal-Mart Super Center and Zoning Advisory Commission recom- mending denial, and an Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located along 16th Street from HI Heavy Industrial District to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PC Planned Commercial designation and adopting a conceptual devel- opment plan, with conditions, for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., pre- sented and read. Nicholson moved to accept the request to withdraw the application. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0. Highway 61/151 and Highway .52 - Request to Rezone: Communication from Daniel J. Mueller requesting that Council not take action on the rezoning request and refer the matter to the Zoning Advisory Commissioh, proof of publica- tion on notice of hearing to consider a request from Dan Mueller to rezone property located south of Highway 61/151 and Highway 52 (Lot 1 of Key Gate Center No. 2) from PR Planned Residential District to PI Planned Industrial District to allow for the location of a batch mix plant and Zoning Advisory Commission recom- Eagle Villa - 2800 Rhomberg Avenue - Request to Rezone: Communication from A.J. Spiegel withdrawing his request to rezone property at 2800 Rhomberg Ave.; Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Stott. 'and 'Associates/ A.J. Spiegel to rezone property located at 2800 Rhomberg Avenue from CR Commercial Recreation District to PUD Planned Unit. Development District with a PR Planned Residential zoning designation and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending denial, and an Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2800 Rhomberg Avenue from CR Commercial Recreation District to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PR Planned Residential District Designation and adopting a conceptual development plan with condi- tions, presented and read. Michalski moved that this item be withdrawn from the Agenda. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to speak. 3300 Nightengale Lane - Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Patrick and Patricia Kennedy to rezone property located south of Nightengale Lane from R-lc Single -Family Residential, with conditions, to R-1 Single - Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Attorney Joe Bitter, represent- ing the Kennedy's, spoke in support of this rezoning. Ordinance No. 4-03 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located south of Nightengale Lane from R-1 'Single -Family Residential District, with conditions, to R-1 Single -Family Residential District, presented and read. Michalski moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and further moved final consid- eration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0. 1205 Cleveland Avenue - Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Doug and Marie Colin to rezone property located at 1205 Cleveland Avenue from R-2 Two -Family Residential District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Marie Colin spoke in support of the requested rezoning. Ordinance No. 5-03 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1205 Cleveland Avenue from R-2 Two -Family Residential Zoning District ' to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, presented and read. Michalski moved that the requirement that a proposed Tom Luksetich spoke stating this is another step in the development. of Menard's Store. Ordinance No. 6-03 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by providing for the amend- ment of Ordinance 67-02, which adopted regulations for the PUD Planned Unit Development with a PC Planned Commercial Designation for 3925 Dodge Street, presented and read. Markham moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and further moved final consid- eration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0. Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland - Site Package Interior Walkways Project: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifi- cations and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending award of Contract #3 - Plumbing to Portzen Construction in the amount of $11,100 and Contract #4 - Electrical (includ- ing the alternate) to Paulson Electric Company in the amount of $29,238; and rejec- tion of Contract #1 - Wood Piers and Decking and Contract #2 - Wood Framing and Railings, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 52- 03 Adopting plans and specifi- cations for the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland - Site Package Interior Walkways Project (Contract 1 - Wood Piers and Decking, Contract 2 - Wood Framing and Railings, Contract 3 - Plumbing, Contract 4 - Electrical); Resolution No. 53-03 Awarding certain contracts for the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland - Site Package II Interior Walkways Project and rejecting the remaining con- struction contract bid propos- als; Resolution No. 54-03 Ordering bids for the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland - Site Package Interior Walkways Project (Contract 1 - Wood Piers and Decking and Contract 2 - Wood Framing). Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the Council. ACTION ITEMS 2004 National Alliance of Preservation Commission (NAPC): Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission requesting the City, Council submit a letter of support for the City to host the 2004 National Alliance of Preservation Commission, upon motion received and filed and approved letter of support. National League of Cities: Communications from the Iowa League of Cities appointing - Council Member Ann Michalski to serve as one of Iowa's repre- sentatives on the Human Development Policy Committee of the National League of Cities, upon motion received and filed. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Michalski stated that the trip of City leaders to Washington, D.C. was very positive. Cline STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Sherri A. Yutzy, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: February 26, 2003, and for which the charge is $169.19. Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this o2 7 day of ��e, 20 03