5 19 03 minutes this meetingCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council Special Session, May 19, 2003
Council met at 5:00 P.M. for Dinner in the Library Rotunda
Council met in Special Session at 5:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing the Five Flags Civic Center Study.
Leisure Services Manager Gil Spence introduced Paula Jo Wolfe, Civic Center Manager and
Civic Center Commission Members Nauman, Brannon, Bakke and Fuller and outlined the
various aspects of the study and discussed future plans for the Five Flags Civic Center.
At 6:12 P.M. upon motion it was resolved to go into Closed Session regarding Pending
Litigation – Chapter 21.5(1)(c) 2003 Code of Iowa.
At 6:29 P.M. Council reconvened Special Session stating that Staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Regular Session, May 19, 2003
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters that may properly come before the City Council.
Invocation was given by Father Craig Welbaum, Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church
Proclamations: Poppy Days (May 23 and 24, 2003) received by Shirley Strub
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CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of May 5 and 8; Electrical Board of May 5;
Enterprise Zone Commission of May 7; Library Board of Trustees of March 27; Zoning Advisory
Commission of April 2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of April 24, upon motion received and filed.
Printed Council Proceedings for month of January, 2003, upon motion received and filed and
approved as printed.
Proof of publication of Council Proceedings for April 21, 2003, upon motion received and filed.
Finance Director submitting the Financial Reports for the month ending April 30, 2003, upon
motion received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Crestar Mortgage Corporation/Sun Trust (VA) vs. Kent J. Blakeman
and Housing Services Department; Becky Hanson for property damage; Miller Logging, Inc. for
property damage, upon motion received and filed and referred to the Legal Department for
investigation and report.
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: William Miller for
property damage, upon motion received and filed and concurred.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the claim of Jennifer Sheldon for seizure of property
be referred to the Dubuque County Clerk of Court; and the claim of Delmar M. Stevens for
vehicle damage be referred to the Iowa Department of Transportation, upon motion received
and filed and concurred.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Melvin Leibold for property
damage and directing the Finance Department to issue payment, upon motion received and
filed and concurred and Finance Director to issue payment.
Citizen Communications:
Communication of Donald Pfohl and Clarence P. Pfohl requesting to acquire a portion of
City-owned property adjacent to 3501 Asbury Road, upon motion received and filed and
referred to the City Manager.
Communication of Werner Hellmer requesting information regarding whether the Rubloff
Development Group, Inc. shopping mall (Asbury Plaza) is in compliance with any and all
requirements concerning installation of a water retention basin, upon motion received and filed
and referred to the City Manager.
Federal Legislative Communications:
Communication of City Manager to Senator Charles Grassley thanking him for including $20
billion in his legislation to assist states with the current economic downturn, upon motion
received and filed.
Communication of City Manager to Congressman Jim Nussle requesting that he support
Senator Grassley’s legislation, upon motion received and filed.
Communication of City Manager to Senator Tom Harkin requesting that he support Senator
Grassley’s legislation, upon motion received and filed.
State Legislative Communication:
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Communication of City Manager to local legislators requesting their support of a proposal
being considered for the special session of the Iowa State Legislature that would help the City
avoid $1.2 million in cuts to the Fiscal Year 2004 budget, upon motion received and filed.
Draft letter from Thomas G. Bredeweg, Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities, to
Governor Vilsack regarding several issues, upon motion received and filed.
Copy of press release from the Senate Democratic Leader on federal assistance to cities,
upon motion received and filed.
Copy Des Moines Register article in which members of Republican Majority caution against
counting on any federal help to cover cuts to local governments, upon motion received and
filed.
Jacobson’s Inc. Lease: Communication from John C. O’Connor, representing Jacobson’s Inc.,
requesting that the lease between Jacobson’s Inc. and the City of Dubuque be extended
through September 14, 2005, upon motion received and filed and approved.
Dubuque Community Schools: Communication of Thomas Determan, Dubuque Community
Schools, submitting the results of Sixth and Seventh Grade students’ work at the Young
Citizens’ Forum held on March 19, 2003, upon motion received and filed.
Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Program: City Manager recommending approval
of the submittal of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) for funds to renew the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) Coordinator position and
for a contract with ISU County Extension to provide homeownership counseling to FSS
Program participants, upon motion received and filed and approved.
Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan – Amendment #4: City Manager recommending
approval of proposed changes in the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY
2003 Annual Action Plan due to the anticipated increase in program income, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 155-03 Approving Amendment 4 to
the Fiscal Year 2003 (Program Year 2002) Annual Action Plan for Community Development
Block Grant Funds. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Mediacom 2002 Annual Report: Communication from Julien D’Ancona, Director of Accounting
for Mediacom, submitting financial reports covering operational and financial conditions as of
December 31, 2002, upon motion received and filed.
Northeast Iowa School of Music for Uptown Recreation Programs – Fiscal Year 2004
Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Northeast
Iowa School of Music to provide music lessons in Fiscal year 2004 as part of the Uptown
Recreation Program, upon motion received and filed and approved.
ISU Extension Services for Uptown Recreation Programs – Fiscal Year 2003 Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the ISU Extension Services to
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provide summer programs from June 9 through June 30 as part of the Uptown Recreation
Program, upon motion received and filed and approved.
ISU Extension Services for Uptown Recreation Programs – Fiscal Year 2004 Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the ISU Extension Services to
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provide summer programs in Fiscal Year 2004 as part of the Uptown Recreation Program, upon
motion received and filed and approved.
Dubuque Museum of Art for Uptown Recreation Programs – Fiscal Year 2003 Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Dubuque Museum of Art to
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provide summer art programs from June 9 through June 30 as part of the Uptown Recreation
Program, upon motion received and filed and approved.
Dubuque Museum of Art for Uptown Recreation Programs – Fiscal Year 2004 Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Dubuque Museum of Art to
provide summer art programs in Fiscal Year 2004 as part of the Uptown Recreation Program,
upon motion received and filed and approved.
Four Mounds Foundation for Summer Day Camp Program – Fiscal Year 2003 Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Four Mounds Foundation to
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provide the summer day camp program from June 9 through June 30 as part of the Uptown
Recreation Program, upon motion received and filed and approved.
Four Mounds Foundation for Summer Day Camp Program – Fiscal Year 2004 Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Four Mounds Foundation to
provide the summer day camp program in Fiscal Year 2004 as part of the Uptown Recreation
Program, upon motion received and filed and approved.
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Riverwalk 4 Addition – Final Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of
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the final plat of Riverwalk 4 Addition at East 5 and Bell Street as requested by the City of
Dubuque, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 156-03
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Approving the final plat of Riverwalk 4 Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Storage and Transfer – Minor Final Plat of Liebe’s Subdivision No. 3: Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval of the minor final plat of Liebe’s Subdivision No.
3 as requested by Dubuque Storage and Transfer/Patrick Tobin for property located at 3040
Elm Street, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 157-03
Approving the final plat of Liebe’s Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Community School District – Major Final Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the major final plat of Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 16, Lot 17, westerly 50 feet of
Lot 18, east 50 feet of Lot 18, and Lot 1A in Columbia Addition as requested by the Dubuque
Community School District, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution
No. 158-03 Approving the plat of Bryant School Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Heritage Trail Extension Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a grant
agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Statewide Transportation
Enhancement Funds for the extension of Heritage Trail from the Heron Pond Wetlands Trail to
the Dubuque Jaycees Trail, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 159-03 Authorizing a grant agreement for Iowa Department of Transportation
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Statewide Transportation Enhancement Funds for the Heritage Trail Extension from the Heron
Pond Wetlands Nature Trail to the Dubuque Jaycees Trail. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0.
Interstate Power Rate Case: City Manager submitting the conclusion of the Interstate Power
Rate Case, upon motion received and filed.
Platinum Hospitality – Certificate of Completion: City Manager recommending approval of a
Certificate of Completion for Platinum Holdings, LLC, acknowledging completion of its
obligations to construct the minimum improvements as required in the Development Agreement
related to the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark project, upon motion received and filed and
approved.
Annexation Study Update – Consultant Recommendation: City Manager recommending
approval of a contract with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. to update the City’s Annexation Study, upon
motion received and filed and approved.
Ice Harbor Pump Replacement Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Ice
Harbor Pump Replacement Project in the final contract amount of $174,550.00, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 160-03 Accepting improvement and
Resolution No. 161-03 Approving final contract amount. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
7-0.
Historic Preservation Commission: Communication from Christopher Wand, Chairperson of
the Historic Preservation Commission, advising that Commission Member Chris Schoepner,
representative from the Cathedral Historic Preservation District, has decided not to reapply for
a second term, upon motion received and filed.
DMATS Policy Board: Communication of the City Manager to the DMATS Policy Board
requesting that Economic Development Director Bill Baum be appointed as a proxy anytime two
Council Members or the City Manager are not in attendance at DMATS Policy Board meetings,
upon motion received and filed and approved.
Business License Refund: Request of Liquor Depot of Dubuque for a refund of their Class C
Beer Permit in the amount of $150.00, upon motion received and filed and approved refund.
Business Licenses Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 162-03 Granting the issuance of a
Class “C” Beer Permit to Hy-Vee Food Store #1, Casey’s General Store #2421, and Casey’s
General Store #2420 and Resolution No. 163-03 Granting issuance of a Class “A” (Club) Liquor
License to Dubuque Golf and Country Club; Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to
Stonewall/Bricktown/Blackwater Grill, Dempsey’s/Molly’s Pub and Grub, Joyce’s Tugboat
(Outdoor Service), Breaktime Bar and Grill, Clarke College, and Denny’s Lux Club; Special
Class “C” Liquor License to Four Seasons Buffet; and Class “B” Wine Permit to Hy-Vee Food
Store #1. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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Vacating Petition – Railroad Street in Centre Grove Addition: City Manager recommending
that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2003 to consider a request from Flint Drake,
representing the estate of Edward J. Zalaznik, for the vacating of Railroad Street in Centre
Grove Addition, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No.
164-03 Approving plat of proposed vacated Railroad Street in Centre Grove Addition.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Ordinance No. 38-03 Vacating Railroad Street in Centre Grove Addition, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the requirement that the 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 by
suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 165-03 of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lots
21A and 22A of Centre Grove Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa and
further set this for Public Hearing on June 2, 2003 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in
the Public Library Auditorium and direct the City Clerk to publish notice in the manner
prescribed by law. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0
Expansion of Vessel Systems, Inc. at the Dubuque Industrial Center West: City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2003 to consider the disposition of Lots
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7 and 8 in Dubuque Industrial Center West 2 Addition to Vessel Systems, Inc. for the purpose
of constructing a 31,000 square foot manufacturing facility and approval of a Development
Agreement with Vessel Systems, Inc., upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved
adoption of Resolution No. 165-03 of Intent to dispose of Lots 7 and 8 in the Dubuque Industrial
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Center West 2 Addition by sale to Vessel Systems, Inc. and further set this for Public Hearing
on June 2, 2003 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the Public Library Auditorium and
direct the City Clerk to publish notice in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7-0
Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall – Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation of the
public bidding process for the Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall Project and that a public
hearing be set for June 16, 2003, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of
Resolution No. 167-03 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, Resolution No. 168-03
Setting date of hearing on the plans and specifications for June 16, 2003 at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the Public Library Auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice in
the manner prescribed by law, and Resolution No. 169-03 Ordering bids. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7-0
West Locust Street Manhole Replacement Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending
initiation of the public bidding process for the West Locust Street Manhole Replacement Project
and that a public hearing be set for June 16, 2003, upon motion received and filed. Michalski
moved adoption of Resolution No. 170-03 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications,
Resolution No. 171-03 Setting date of hearing on the plans and specifications for June 16,
2003 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the Public Library Auditorium and that the City
Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law, and Resolution No. 172-03 Ordering bids.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to speak.
QHQ Properties – Request to Rezone: Communication from Kenneth L. Buesing, on behalf of
QHQ Properties, requesting that this item be tabled to the June 2, 2003 meeting; Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located south of Holliday Drive,
west of the Northwest Arterial, from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General Commercial zoning
district at the request of QHQ Properties and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval, with conditions, and an Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property
located south of Holliday Drive, west of the Northwest Arterial, from AG Agricultural District to
C-3 General Commercial zoning district, with conditions, presented and read. Markham moved
that this item be tabled to the meeting of June 2, 2003. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried
6-0, with Mayor Duggan abstaining due to possible conflict of interest.
3280 Pennsylvania Avenue – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 3280 Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single-Family
Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District at the request of Steve and
Judy Selchert and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, upon motion received
and filed.
Steve Selchert, Steve’s Ace Hardware, spoke in support of the rezoning.
Loren Zihlke, 3266 Kensington Place; Mary Ehlert of 3278 Kensington Place; and Darlene
Hogan of 3277 Kensington Place spoke in opposition to the rezoning citing increased traffic
and flooding problems in the area.
Ordinance No. 39-03 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3280
Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District, presented and read. Markham moved that the requirement that the
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
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Kennedy Mall, Ltd – 555 John F. Kennedy Road – Amend PUD: Proof of publication on notice
of hearing to consider amending the Planned Unit Development District for property located at
555 John F. Kennedy Road to add a 30,008 square foot detached retail store (Best Buy) at the
southeast corner of the mall site at the request of Kennedy Mall, Ltd. / David M. DeChristofaro
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, upon motion received and filed.
Mike Coyle, 200 Security Building, spoke in support of the amendment to the Planned Unit
Development District on behalf of the Cafaro Company.
Ordinance No. 40-03 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by providing for the amendment of the Kennedy Mall PUD Planned Unit
Development with a PC Planned Commercial Designation and adopting an amended
Conceptual Development Plan, presented and read. Markham moved that the requirement that
the 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
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Hy-Vee, Inc./Rubloff Development Group, Inc. – Amend PUD: Proof of publication on notice
of hearing to consider amending the list of permitted uses for the Asbury Plaza Planned
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Commercial District to include a convenience store and carwash at the request of Hy-Vee,
Inc./Rubloff Development Group, Inc., and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval, upon motion received and filed.
Jeff Markey, Hy-Vee, Inc., spoke in support of the amendment to the Planned Unit
Development District.
Ordinance No. 41-03 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances for hereinafter described property located at the northwest corner of
Asbury Road and the Northwest Arterial to amend Ordinance No. 44-00 that established the
PUD Planned Unit Development District for Asbury Plaza and adopting an amended list of
permitted uses, presented and read. Buol moved that the requirement that the 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 consideration
and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Vacating Petition – Utility Easement (Plaza Court): Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider a request from Steve Schmitz and Michael White for the vacating of an eight-foot wide
utility easement in the City of Dubuque and City Manager recommending approval, upon motion
received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 173-03 Disposing of interest and
vacate utility easement over the balance of Lot 4 of Plaza Court in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc. Development Agreement – Tax Increment Financing: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of tax increment revenue obligations
for Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc., and the execution of a Development Agreement and City
Manager recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of
Resolution No. 174-03 Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement with Quebecor
World Dubuque, Inc. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Development Agreement – Adams Company: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider a Development Agreement with the Adams Company for the purchase of their property
in the Port of Dubuque and relocation of the company to the Dubuque Industrial Center West
and City Manager recommending approval, and communication from City Manager to John
Hendry, The Adams Company, regarding the Dubuque Industrial Center West maintenance
assessments, upon motion received and filed.
Rhodes (Bud) Isenhart, 8968 Quail Ridge Road, spoke in opposition to the City’s purchase of
this property due to the current budget problems the City is experiencing and suggested it be
deferred.
Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 175-03 Authorizing the execution of a Development
Agreement with The Adams Company. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Area Industrial Development Corporation: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider the issuance of tax increment revenue obligations for the Dubuque Area Industrial
Development Corporation and the execution of a First Amendment to the Development
Agreement relating thereto and City Manager recommending approval, upon motion received
and filed. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 176-03 Authorizing the execution of a
First Amendment to Development Agreement with Dubuque Area Industrial Development
Corporation. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc.: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the
issuance of tax increment revenue obligations for Heartland Financial USA, Inc., and the
execution of a Development Agreement and City Manager recommending approval, upon
motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 177-03 Authorizing the
execution of a Development Agreement with Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a
second amendment to the Fiscal Year 2003 budget and City Manager recommending approval
of the amendment, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution
No. 178-03 Amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Street Ramp Skywalk Improvement Project: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids, and City Manager
recommending award of the contract for the Iowa Street Ramp Skywalk Improvement Project to
Dubuque Glass Company in the amount of $31,313, upon motion received and filed. Markham
moved adoption of Resolution No. 179-03 Adopting plans and specifications for the project and
Resolution No. 180-03 Awarding contract to Dubuque Glass Company. Seconded by Buol.
Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Timothy Wardle Claim: Communication from Corporation Counsel advising that Timothy
Wardle had requested to address the Council regarding the denial of his claim against the City
for vehicle damage, upon motion received and filed. Mr. Wardle spoke in support of his claim
and requested that it be reinvestigated.
Fiscal Year 2004 Community Partnership (cp2) Program: City Manager recommending
approval of the recommendation of the Community Development Advisory Commission for
allocation of Community Partnership Program (cp2) funds, upon motion received and filed.
Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 181-03 Authorizing the award of Community
Partnership Program (cp2) Funds for Fiscal Year 2004. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
Phase III Architectural/Historic Survey: City Manager submitting the draft report for the Phase
III Architectural/Historic Survey and requesting City Council review and comment on the draft
report, upon motion received and filed.
Bee Branch Alignment Study – Consultant Selection: City Manager recommending approval
of the selection of Camp Dresser & McKee to provide engineering and design services for the
Bee Branch Alignment Study at a cost of $249,844, presented and read. Buol moved to receive
and file the communication and approve the recommendation of the City Manager. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried by the following vote: Yeas: Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays: Duggan.
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Carter Road Detention Basin – Consultant Selection: City Manager recommending approval
of a contract with Veenstra and Kimm, Inc. in the amount of $108,500 for consultant services for
the Carter Road Detention Basin, presented and read. Michalski moved to receive and file the
communication and approve the recommendation of the City Manager. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Wayfinding Sign Program: City Manager submitting the final design for the Highway signs
and the revised designs for the College Grandview, Port of Dubuque, and West End Tourism
Districts for the Wayfinding Sign Program, presented and read. Council expressed
appreciation to the Wayfinding Sign Task Force for their extra effort and the new designs.
Cline moved to receive and file the communication and approve the final design. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Community Development Advisory Commission Reorganization: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to change the method of
selection of members to the Community Development Advisory Commission, upon motion
received and filed.
Ordinance No. 42-03 Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa, Chapter 15,
Community Development Section 15-46 relating to membership of the Community Development
Advisory Commission, presented and read. Buol moved that the requirement that the 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 by suspended and further moved final consideration
and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
America’s River Corporation: City Manager recommending approval of the City’s participation
as a charter and permanent board member for the America’s River Corporation, the City
Manager serving as the City’s representative and the expenditure of up to $7,500 as a portion
of startup costs for the Corporation, upon motion received and filed and approved.
Vessel Systems – CEBA Application: City Manager recommending approval of a Community
Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) program application on behalf of Vessel Systems to the
Iowa Department of Economic Development to help fund an expansion program, upon motion
received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 182-03 Authorizing the filing of
a Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) application on behalf of Vessel Systems,
Inc. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Reduction: City Manager submitting recommendations on
department targets for expense reductions and revenue enhancements and identifying a
process to balance the Fiscal Year 2004 budget, as required with State revenue reductions and
health insurance cost increases, and communications from RSVP, Dubuque Area Labor
Management Council, the Dubuque Humane Society and Substance Abuse Services Center
regarding their Purchase of Service Agreements, upon motion received and filed. Council
requested that a worksession be scheduled after they have received the City Manager’s
recommended budget reductions.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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Council Member Michalski reported that she had recently attended the Main Street Awards
Banquet and that the City received several awards and Dubuque’s collaborative efforts in the
downtown area were recognized and applauded.
There being no further business upon motion meeting adjourned at 8:27 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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