6 2 03 Skeleton SheetCITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, JUNE 2, 2003
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
.RESE.~: MAYOR BUG~", COU.C,L MEMBERS .~OL. C~"E, CO~.ORS,
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CITY MANAGER MICHAEL VAN MILLIGEN; CORPORATION COUNSEL BARRY MNDAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council
called for the purpose of discussing such matters which may properly come before the
City Council.
INVOCATION: Father Dwayne Thoman, Spiritual Director of Wahlert High School
CONSENT AGENDA
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of May 19; Downtown Planning Commission of 5/5; Housing Commission
of April 22; Human Rights Commission of Apd114;
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of May 5 and May 8 and List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month ending April 30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Notice of Claims/Suits
Susan Breitbach for vehicle damage; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. vs.
City of Dubuque, Iowa; United Way Services, Inc. for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Randy Schmerbach for
property damage and Becky Hanson for property damage and recommending that the
Finance Department issue payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance to Issue Payment
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Citizen Communications
Communications from citizens regarding the importance of retaining the School
Resource Officers (SRO) in the City's schools.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Communication from the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the Corridor
Preservation Zone along U.S. 20 from the Peosta interchange east to near the
intersection with the Northwest Arterial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Legislative Issues
Statement by Governor Vilsack on the U.S. Senate Economic Stimulus Package.
Communication from Governor Thomas J. Vilsack to City Manager Michael Van Milligen
regarding the Iowa Values Fund,
Communication from City Manager to State legislators regarding federal funding,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Intercreditor Agreement for Cotfingham and Butler
City Manager recommending approval of an Intercreditor Agreement by and between
the City and the Iowa Depa~b~ent of Economic Development providing for the sharing of
secudty interests in mortgages related to Cottingham and Butler's Town Clock Building.
RESOLUTION /:~-~_~ Approving an Intercreditor Agreement with the
Iowa Department of Economic Development for property owned by Cottingham and
Butler
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Second Amendment to Development Agreement with Interstate Power and Light
Company
City Manager recommending approval of a second amendment to the Development
Agreement between the City and Interstate Power and Light Company providing for the
development of property purchased by Interstate in the Dubuque Industrial Center
West.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Downtown Neighborhood Council
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of
a request from the Downtown Neighborhood Council to place trash receptacles in the
public right-of-way in Jackson Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Plastic Center, Inc. Agreement
City Manager recommending acceptance of a settlement with Plastic Center, Inc. for
their lawsuit against the City related to the design standards in the Ice Harbor urban
Renewal District,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Asbury Plaza Drainage
City Manager submitting a response to inquiries regarding the Asbury Plaza drainage
issue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Lead Hazard Reduction Grant
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for $2,000,000 for the continuation of the Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Prevention Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
Communication from City Manager Michael Van Milligen to the Dubuque County Board
of Supervisors regarding a rezoning request for property on Seippel Road and the
placing of certain conditions on the rezoning.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Library Board of Trustees
Communication from Susan Hendcks, Library Director, advising that Library Board
Member Kevin Lynch does not intend to reapply for appointment to the Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Business License Refund
Request of The Ground Round, Inc., for a refund on their Beer and Liquor Combination
License in the amount of $422~50.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION
Street, LLC
Granting the issuance of a cigarette license to Easy
RESOLUTION /~'-~'-'~J Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to
Pizza Hut (2075 John F. Kennedy Road and 320 East 20th Street) and a Class "B" Beer
(Six Month) License to Bricktown Brewery
RESOLUTION /~'~' ~.~ Granting the issuance of a Class "C" BeedLiquor
License to Dubuque Bowling Lanes, Jumpers Sports Bar and Easy Street
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
16. Legislative Communication
Communication of the City Manager to Senator Chades Grassley thanking him for fighting
for federal financial assistance for states and requesting that he urge the State of Iowa to
honor the intent of the federal assistance package,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Sale of City Property - June 16, 2003
Mediacom Franchise Extension - June 16, 2003
Easements - Riprow Valley - June 16, 2003
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Sale of City Property
City Manager recommending that a public headng be set for June 16, 2003 to consider
a request from Randall J. Klauer to purchase Lot 319 of Ham's Addition, located on the
comer of Rhomberg Avenue and Hawthorne Street.
RESOLUTION /~ '~
Addition, Dubuque, Iowa
of Intent to dispose of interest in Lot 319 of Ham's
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
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Mediacom Franchise Extension
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 16, 2003 to consider
an additional short-term extension through December 31, 2003 of the existing
Mediacom cable franchise and side agreements under the terms currently in effect.
RESOLUTION //~'~-~-~ of Intent to grant a short-term extension of an
existing cable services franchise and an existing hub site lease to MCCIowa EEC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Pubic Hearing
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Easements - Riprow Valley
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 16, 2003 to consider
granting two easements on city-owned land at the Riprow Valley Trailhead.
RESOLUTION ~/~- ~ ~ of Intent to dispose of City interest in development dghts
for Lot 1 of 1 of Government Lot #1; Lot 1, Rock Cut Subdivision; and Lot A of Government Lot
#1, all in Section 6, T88, R3E, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa for easements for the Riprow Valley
Trailhead Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/16/03
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Community Development Advisory Commission (One at-large and one Iow/moderats
Income vacancy to expire 2/t5104 and two Iow/moderate income vacancies to expire
Apphcante: Gina B~II (,.A'~rge), Sr. Paulq Ma~y, SVM (At-Large), David Shaw (Low/
Moderate Income) ~ ~ ~ .~v-
Historic Preservatior~ Commlssmn (One' unexpired three-year term for Old Mmn D~strict
to expire 711103, one three-year term for Cathedral District to expire 7/1103, and one
three-year term for At-L~L..ar~e to expire 711106 - currently James Gibbs) ~
Applicants: Michae~ Cocrg~Cathedral District), James E. Gibbs (At-Large), Christine piS-On
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission (Two three-year terms to expire 711106 -
Terms of Lassance and Melendez):
Applicants: Paul Lassance and Hirram Melendez
Library Board of Trustees - Mayor Appointment (Two four-year terms to expire 71t/07 -
Terms of Lindsay and Lynch)
Applicants: Alan Avery and Susan Lindsay
Zoning Advisory Commission (Two three-year terms to expire 711106 - Terms of Hardie
and Roush)
Applicants: Stephen Hardie and Ben Roush
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
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QHQ Properties - Request to Rezone (Tabled at May 19, 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.
Communication from Mary Jungbluth in opposition to the rezoning of property located
west of the Northwest Arterial and south of Asbury Road.
Communication from Susan and Patrick Meehan in opposition to the rezoning of
property adjacent to their home.
ORDINANCE /~///~ Amending Ap~-~e~-ii;A~t~Zoning Ordinance) of
the City of Dubuque~ (~ode of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property
located south of Holliday Ddve, west of the Northwest Arterial, from AG Agricultural
Distdct to C-3 General Commercial zoning district, with conditions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Vacating Petition - Railroad Street in Centre Grove Addition
Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager recommending approval of a
request from Flint Drake, representing the estate of Edward J. Zalaznik, for the vacating
of Railroad Street in Centre Grove Addition.
RESOLUTION //~'~ ' ~:~.~ Disposing of City interest in Lots 21A and 22A of
Centre Grove Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Expansion of Vessel Systems, Inc. at the Dubuque Industrial Center West
Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager recommending approval of
the disposition of Lots 7 and 8 in Dubuque Industrial Center West 2r~ 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.
RESOLUTION /~/~-~ Approving a Development Agreement providing
for the sale and private development of Lots 7 and 8 in the Dubuque Industrial Center
West 2r~ Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to Vessel Systems, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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2003 (Fiscal Year 2004) Asphalt Paving 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 a contract for
the 2003 (Fiscal Year 2004) Asphalt Paving Project to River City Paving, a Division of
Mathy Construction, in the amount of $635,720.71.
RESOLUTION //~;;7~_ .5~2~ Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION /~:~- ~, ~ Awarding contract to River City Paving
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
Grand River Center Naming Opportunities
City Manager recommending that naming opportunities be made available for different
spaces at the Grand River Center, the Shot Tower Visitor Center and the Hawthorne
Street Peninsula Water Works Park and approval of temporary names for the meeting
rooms at the Grand River Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Busted Lift Outdoor Service Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of approval of a Lease Agreement Between the
City of Dubuque and John Finn for the use of public right of way for outdoor service at
the Busted Lift.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Committee
Communication of the City Manager to Mayor Duggan requesting that he make
appointments of city representatives to the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Committee.
Suggested Disposi§on: Receive and File; ~1 Appointment
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Budget Reduction Worksession
City Manager requesting City Council direction on a date for the Budget Reduction
VVorksession.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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.
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