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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF 1/4/10
RESNICK
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2010
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Father John Haugen, Loras College
SWEARING IN
Mayor Roy D. Buol by City Clerk Jeanne F. Schneider
City Council Member At-Large Ric Jones by Mayor Roy D. Buol
City Council Member First Ward Kevin Lynch by Mayor Roy D. Buol
Mayor Pro-Tem David T. Resnick by Mayor Roy D. Buol
PROCLAMATIONS
Martin Luther King Days (January 17 and 18, 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
City Council of 12/21; Community Development Advisory Commission of 12/2 and 12/16
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of December 7 and 10, 2009 and Lists
of Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ended November 30, 2009.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Richard L. Hanson for vehicle damage; Anna Paradiso for vehicle damage; Ron and
Ann Burds for vehicle damage; Arthur Colton for vehicle damage; Sally A. Lang (for
Courtney Meyer) for vehicle damage; Cheryl Ludovissy 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: Anna Paradiso
for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Citizen Petition
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Petition from the citizens of East 24 Street requesting that their street be put on the
odd/even snow route.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
4. North Fork Trails Subdivision
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements on Keymont Drive
which the developer, 4-ALL, LLC, has recently completed in North Forks Trails – Lots
10 through 18 and Lots A and B.
RESOLUTION
Approving public improvements in North Fork Trails – Lots 10 through
18 and Lots A and B
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Plat of Survey – Sisters of St. Francis Place
City Manager recommending approval of the plat of survey of Sisters of St. Francis
Place as requested by the Sisters of St. Francis.
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of survey of Sisters of St. Francis Place in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
City Manager transmitting the 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. 28E Agreement – Collection of Parking Tickets
City Manager recommending approval of a 28E Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and the Dubuque County Treasurer’s Office for the collection of unpaid
parking tickets.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Crown Communities Press Release
Press release announcing that the City of Dubuque has been named a 2009 “Crown
Community” by American City & County magazine.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Request for Proposals – Transit Bus Wrap Advertisement
City Manager recommending approval to issue a Request for Proposals for KeyLine
Transit bus wrap advertisement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Community Access Preservation (CAP) Act of 2009
City Manager recommending that the City support the Community Access Preservation
(CAP) Act of 2009 (HR 3745) by making this a federal legislative priority.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. LSC Transportation Consultants, Incomprehensive Operational Analysis
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Report
City Manager transmitting the Comprehensive Operational Analysis Report as
completed by LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. regarding the KeyLine Transit
system.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Loras College Usage Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Usage Agreement with Loras College for
the use of Petrakis Park.
RESOLUTION
Approval of Usage Agreement with Loras College for use of Petrakis
Park
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. Clarke College Usage Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Usage Agreement with Clarke College for
the use of Veterans’ Memorial Park Field #2.
RESOLUTION
Approval of Usage Agreement with Clarke College for use of Veterans’
Memorial Park Field #2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. Tobacco Compliance – Civil Penalties for Tobacco License Holders
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement / Settlement
Agreements for a first offense civil tobacco compliance penalty regarding Iowa Code §
453A.22 (2) to McCann’s Service, 690 West Locust Street, and a second offense civil
tobacco compliance penalty to Econo Foods, 3355 John F. Kennedy Circle, and
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Casey’s General Store #2420, 2699 Rockdale Road; and scheduling civil penalty
hearings for February 1, 2010 on a second offense for Oky Doky, 1256 Iowa Street and
a third offense for Road Ranger, 2175 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Penalty Hearing 2/1/10
15. Alcohol Compliance – Civil Penalties for Alcohol License Holders
City Manager recommending approve of the Acknowledgement / Settlement
Agreements for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for first offense violation for
The Dog House Lounge, 1646 Asbury Road, Family Mart, 3201 Central Avenue,
Champps Americana, 3100 Dodge Street, Beecher Beverage, 1691 Asbury Road, Wal-
Mart, 4200 Dodge Street, Paul’s Tavern, 176 Locust Street, Econo Foods, 3355 John F.
Kennedy Circle, The Grand Tap, 802 Central Avenue, Neighbor’s Tap, 1899 Rockdale
Road; and second offense violation for Oky Doky, 1256 Iowa Street and Road Ranger,
2175 Central Avenue and setting second offense civil penalty hearings for February 1,
2010 for Oky Doky, 1256 Iowa Street and Road Ranger, 2175 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Penalty Hearing 2/1/10
16. ADA Readily Achievable Inspections
City Manager transmitting a report on ADA Readily Achievable Inspections.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Legislative Correspondence
Correspondence to State Legislators requesting their support and assistance in
amending Iowa’s state video franchising law.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Enterprise Zone Commission Appointments
City Manager recommending confirmation of three appointments to the City’s Enterprise
Zone Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Confirm
19. Signed Contracts
-- Miller & Van Eaton Coalition Agreement
-- Amendment to the Service Agreement with IIW for the Miller Riverview Park
Expansion Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Business License Refunds
Request of Steven E. Brooks, Road Ranger, LLC, for a refund of $50.00 for the unused
cigarette license for Road Ranger #160 and Road Ranger #161.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Refund
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21. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit to Pizza Hut #4691
and #4690; and a Class “C” Beer Permit to Hartig Drug
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” (Hotel/Motel) Liquor License to
Champps Americana; Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Breezers Put and The
Screaming Eagle Bar; and a Class “B” Wine Permit to Hartig Drug #4
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Action Plan
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 16, 2010 to
consider the Fiscal Year 2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan.
RESOLUTION
Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 (Program Year 2009)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
2/16/10
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. General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed
$2,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to
exceed $2,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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. Request to Address the City Council
Request of Jason Emanuelson to address the City Council regarding Mediacom.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Channel 17 Management
City Manager recommending approval for Loras College to take over the day-to-day
management and operation of Dubuque’s shared educational channel, Channel 17.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Transit Management Services – Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for
Transit Management Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Cell Phone Ordinance
City Attorney requesting direction on some issues regarding a cell phone ordinance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
5. City Council Appointments
Communication from M. Thomas Stovall, Executive Director of Operation: New View
Community Action Agency, requesting that the City make appointments to the Board of
Directors at the first meeting in January 2010 (currently City Council Members Ric
Jones and David Resnick), and a representative appointed by the City Manager.
Mayor and City Council appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointments
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
December 30, 2009
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