Minutes_City Council Proceedings 5 3 10
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on May 3, 2010 in the Historic
Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg,
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to act upon
such business that may properly come before the City Council.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation was provided by Father Gabriel Anderson of St. Columbkille's Catholic Church.
PROCLAMATIONS
Bike to Work Week (May 17 – 21, 2010); Preservation Month (May, 2010) was accepted by
David Klavitter and Michael Knight of the Historic Preservation Commission; National Train
Day (May 8, 2010) was accepted by David Solberg, 1387 Tomahawk Drive, and Ed Sheppley,
2590 St. Anne Drive; Nursing Home Week (May 9 – 15, 2010) was accepted by Mike Terrill of
Dubuque Nursing and Rehab and Barbara Barker of Luther Manor Retirement Community;
Public Service Employee Recognition Week (May 3 – 7, 2010) was accepted by Ann Edelman,
3887 Aurora Street, and Phyllis Anderson, 2025 Morning View Road; AmeriCorps Week (May
8 – 15, 2010) was accepted by Michelle Balek, City of Dubuque Sustainability Office; Compass
to Care Day - the Mike and Sandy Ernsdorf Childhood Cancer Foundation (July 9, 2010) was
accepted by Michelle Ernsdorf, Executive Director, Compass to Care Day.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 3/23;
Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 9/9/09; City Council of 4/19; Civil Service Commission of
4/8; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 4/6; Historic Preservation
Commission of 4/15; Housing Commission of 3/23; Mechanical Board of 4/14; Park and
Recreation Commission of 3/9
Library Board of Trustees Update from the meeting of April 22, 2010
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of April 5 and 12, 2010
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Melvin Moss for vehicle damage; James Hanson for property
damage; State Farm Insurance (William Roberts) for vehicle damage; Christopher Lange for
property damage; Coralita Shumaker for vehicle damage; Aaron Young for property damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the 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: James Hanson for
property damage; William Roberts for vehicle damage; Interstate Power and Light for property
damage; Diane Boge for vehicle damage; Melvin Moss for vehicle damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and concurred.
2010 – 2011 Deer Management Plan: City Manager recommending approval of the 2010 –
2011 Urban Deer Management Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
Mystique Casino: Communication from Jesús Avilés, Mystique Casino, requesting to display
fireworks on June 5, 2010 in celebration of 26 years of live racing at Dubuque Greyhound
Park. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) Grant Application: City Manager
recommending approval of a $20,500 grant application to the State Historical Society of Iowa
for Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant funds for the Mines of Spain
Interactive Multi-Media Timeline Exhibit. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 125-10 Authorizing grant application for HRDP Funds for Mines of Spain
Interactive Multi-Media Timeline Exhibit was adopted.
Historic District Public Improvement Program (HDPIP): Historic Preservation Commission
recommending approval of $20,270 in Historic District Public Improvement Program (HDPIP)
funds for the Julien Dubuque Monument Interpretive Exhibit at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive
Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Dubuque Community School District – Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License
Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the Water Meter Wireless Network
Equipment License Agreements between the City and the Dubuque Community School District
for placement of equipment at Table Mound Elementary School and Washington Middle
School. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Iowa Department of Transportation: Communication from the Iowa Department of
Transportation providing official notification that the Iowa Department of Transportation
proposes to let three pavement repair projects (US 20, Iowa 32, US 61) on May 18, 2010.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Iowa Department of Economic Development – Notice of Board Action: Communication to
Bob Johnson from the Iowa Economic Development Board advising that the Board intends to
award Sustainable Neighborhood Builders, Inc. the Brownfield Redevelopment Tax Credit,
maximum credit of $100,000, for their project in Dubuque.
Communication to Mary Gronen from the Iowa Economic Development Board advising that
the Board intends to award Caradco Building, LLLP the 12% Grayfield Redevelopment Tax
Credit, maximum credit of $100,000, for their project in Dubuque.
Communication to Chad Walsh from the Iowa Economic Development Board advising that
the Board intends to award B & C Cathedral Development, LLC the 12% Grayfield
Redevelopment Tax Credit, maximum credit of $100,000, for their project in Dubuque.
Communication to Sherry Freebery from the Iowa Economic Development Board advising
that the Board intends to award 40 Main, LLC the Brownfield Redevelopment Tax Credit,
maximum credit of $100,000, for their project in Dubuque.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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Hempstead Safety Improvements – Crosswalks and Geometrics Phase I Project: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the Hempstead Safety Improvements – Crosswalks
and Geometrics Phase I Project as completed by McDermott Excavating in the final contract
amount of $97,070.52. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 126-10 Accepting the Hempstead Safety Improvements – Crosswalks and Geometrics
Project Phase I and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
Cooperative Traffic Paint and Pavement Markings Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a new Traffic Paint and Pavement Markings Agreement between the City and
County of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
127-10 Approving Traffic Paint and Pavement Markings Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque County was adopted.
Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement – Traffic Signal Upgrade: City Manager
recommending approval to execute an Iowa Department of Transportation Traffic Safety
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Funding Agreement for a Traffic Signal Mastarm Retrofit Project on Central Avenue at 5 and
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7 Streets. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 128-10
Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation State Aid Funding Agreement (Agreement
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No. 2011-TS-029) for the Traffic Signal Mastarm Retrofit Project, Central Avenue at 5 and 7th
Streets was adopted.
IA 32 Geometric and Signalization Improvements – US 20 to John F. Kennedy Road: City
Manager recommending approval to execute an Iowa Department of Transportation Iowa
Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Funding Agreement for the IA 32 Geometric and
Signalization Improvements – US 20 to John F. Kennedy Road Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 129-10 Approving the Iowa Department
of Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 6-10-ICAAP-11) for the IA
32 Geometric and Signalization Improvements was adopted.
IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvement Project – Agreement No. 6-10-STPU-06:
City Manager recommending approval of the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid
Funding Agreement for a Surface Transportation Program (Agreement No. 6-10-STPU-06) for
IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvement Project. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 130-10 Approving the Iowa Department of
Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 6-10-STPU-06) for the IA 32
and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvement Project was adopted.
Asbury Road and IA 32 Traffic Signal and Grading Project – Traffic Safety Funding
Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the Iowa Department of Transportation
Traffic Safety Funding Agreement for a signal and grading project that will make improvements
to the IA 32 and Asbury Road intersection. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 131-10 Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation State Aid
Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 2009-TS-017) for the Asbury Road and IA 32 Traffic
Signal and Grading Project was adopted.
IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvement Project – Agreement No. 6-10-USTEP-12:
City Manager recommending approval of the Iowa Department of Transportation Urban-State
Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP) Agreement for the IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane
Improvement Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
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132-10 Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement
(Agreement No. 6-10-USTEP 12) for the IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvement
Project was adopted.
Brunskill Road – Iowa Department of Transportation Funding Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Funding
Agreement for the Brunskill Road Bridge Replacement Project. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 133-10 Approving the Iowa Department of
Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 6-10-HBRR-09) for the
Brunskill Road Bridge Replacement Project was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of 501 / 507 Garfield Avenue: City
Manager recommending approval to establish the fair market value of 501 / 507 Garfield
Avenue at the appraised value of $250,000 and authorize the City Manager to begin
negotiations to acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 134-10 Establishing the Fair
Market Value of certain real property owned by IBC Sales Corporation in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of 2263 Elm Street: City Manager
recommending approval to establish the fair market value of 2263 Elm Street at the appraised
value of $47,000 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the property
for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 135-10 Establishing the Fair Market Value of certain real property
owned by Robert D. and Livija Klauer in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of 2275 Elm Street: City Manager
recommending approval to establish the fair market value of 2275 Elm Street at the appraised
value of $60,000 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the property
for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 136-10 Establishing the Fair Market Value of certain real property
owned by Robert D. and Livija Klauer in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of 2350 Elm Street: City Manager
recommending approval to establish the fair market value of 2350 Elm Street at the appraised
value of $27,500 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the property
for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 137-10 Establishing the Fair Market Value of certain real property
owned by Jerry A. Spiegelhalter in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of 2349 Elm Street: City Manager
recommending approval to establish the fair market value of 2349 Elm Street at the appraised
value of $57,500 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the property
for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 138-10 Establishing the Fair Market Value of certain real property
owned by Jerry A. Spiegelhalter in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of 500 Rhomberg Avenue: City Manager
recommending approval to establish the fair market value of 500 Rhomberg Avenue at the
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appraised value of $100,000 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire
the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 139-10 Establishing the Fair Market Value of certain real
property owned by PJ’s Tap, LLC in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of 501 Rhomberg Avenue: City Manager
recommending approval to establish the fair market value of 501 Rhomberg Avenue at the
appraised value of $90,000 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire
the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 140-10 Establishing the Fair Market Value of certain real
property owned by Steven Smith and Gary L. Carner in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was
adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of 2356 Washington Street: City
Manager recommending approval to establish the fair market value of 2356 Washington Street
at the appraised value of $86,500 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to
acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 141-10 Establishing the Fair Market
Value of certain real property owned by Steven and Sue A. Boelk in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
was adopted.
Montrose Terrace Stairs Reconstruction Project: City Manager recommending award of the
contract for the Montrose Terrace Stairs Reconstruction Project to Max Smith Construction in
the amount of $43,871.00. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
FEMA Flood Plain Mapping – Consultant Selection: City Manager recommending approval
of the selection of Camp Dresser & McKee as the consultant to perform the necessary
engineering analysis, prepare the necessary documentation, and submit an application for a
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) to FEMA to revise flood hazard zones identified in the Digital
Federal Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) proposed by FEMA for the City of Dubuque. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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10 and Central Parking Ramp – Economic Development Administration Contract: City
Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute a contract with the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) for a $1,500,000 grant to fund a downtown parking ramp.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 142-10 Authorizing
contract with U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration – EDA for
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the 10 and Central Parking Ramp Project was adopted.
Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement – Helicon Management, LLC: City Manager
recommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the
Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Helicon Management,
LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 143-10
Approving a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa
Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Helicon Management, LLC,
was adopted.
Iowa Community Cultural Grant Application: City Manager recommending approval of an
application to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs for an Iowa Community Cultural Grant to
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fund the part-time Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator position. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
Mobile Data Terminals – Request for Proposals: City Manager recommending approval to
issue a Request for Proposals for procurement of Mobile Data Terminals in KeyLine mini-
buses which will offer real-time dispatching capabilities for the mini-bus operation. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Consulting and Actuarial Services Agreement – Gallagher Benefit Services: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with
Gallagher Benefit Services for benefit consulting and actuarial services effective July 1, 2010
through June 30, 2012. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Fiscal Year 2011 Detailed Operating Budget for the Five Flags Center: City Manager
recommending approval of the detailed Fiscal Year 2011 operating budget for the Five Flags
Center as submitted by SMG. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Port of Dubuque Usage Policies: City Manager recommending approval of revisions to the
Port of Dubuque usage policies effective May 3, 2010 to only allow private rentals at the Alliant
Energy Amphitheater that desire beer, wine or liquor to do so with a licensed beer/liquor permit
holder with catering privileges. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
M2M Magazine: Copy of article from M2M Magazine featuring Mayor Roy D. Buol. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Investment Policy Revision: City Manager recommending approval of updates to the City’s
Investment Policy. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
144-10 Adopting the City of Dubuque Investment Policy was adopted.
Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager transmitting the March 31, 2010 Quarterly
Investment Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Business License Refund: Request of Mark Molo, Molo Oil Company, for a refund of Beer
Permit License #BC0027561 for Puff N Snuff at 1101 Rhomberg Avenue. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and the refund approved.
Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license
renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 145-10 Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit (5-Day Special Event) to
Diamond Jo Casino and Music N More; and a Class “C” Beer Permit to Ron’s Five Point Mart,
Ron’s Discount Smokes, Tobacco Outlet, Walgreens #6154, Walgreens #9708, Casey’s
General Store #2420, Casey’s General Store #2421, and Keywest Conoco; and Resolution
No. 146-10 Granting the issuance of a Class “A” (Club) Beer/Liquor License to Dubuque Golf
and Country Club; a Class “B” (Hotel/Motel) Beer/Liquor License to Days Inn and Spirits Bar; a
Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Hammer Time Bar, Shenanigan’s Pub, The Lift, Tott’s Tap,
Catfish Charlie’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings; Class “C” Beer/Liquor License (5-Day Special
Event) to Dubuque County Fine Arts Society; a Class “B” Wine Permit to Walgreens #6154
and Walgreens #9708; a Class “WBN” Native Wine Permit to Casey’s General Store #2421,
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Casey’s General Store #2420 and Keywest Conoco; and a Class “WCN” Native Wine Permit to
Stone Cliff Winery were adopted..
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Bee Branch Creek Building Deconstruction Project: City Manager recommending initiation of
the public bidding process for the Bee Branch Creek Building Deconstruction Project and that
a public hearing be set for May 17, 2010 to consider approval of the plans and specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 147-10 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering bids for the Bee Branch Creek
Building Deconstruction Project was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 17, 2010 in the Historic Federal Building. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions: Housing Commission: One 3-year term
through August 17, 2012 (Term of Plein). Applicant: Lisa McAllister, 1701 ½ Central Avenue.
Motion by Connors to appoint Lisa McAllister to the Housing Commission for a 3-year term
through August 17, 2012. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
Mechanical Board: One 3-year term through March 16, 2013 (Term of Bandy). Applicant:
Ronald Billmeyer, 1745 Geraldine Drive. Motion by Jones to appoint Ronald Billmeyer to the
Mechanical Board for a 3-year term through March 16, 2013. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Dubuque Terminals, Inc. (Newt) Leases: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider proposed leases with Dubuque Terminals, Inc., for the Ice Harbor and Dove Harbor
areas and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 148-10 Disposing of an interest in real property owned
by the City of Dubuque by lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Terminals,
Inc., an Iowa Corporation (the Dove Harbor Lease); and Resolution No. 149-10 Disposing of
an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by lease between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Terminals, Inc., an Iowa Corporation (the Ice Harbor Lease).
Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project and City Manager recommending approval.
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Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 150-10
Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Lower Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
Asbury Road and IA 32 Traffic Signal and Grading Project: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Asbury Road and IA 32 Traffic Signal and Grading Project and City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 151-10 Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for
the Asbury Road and IA 32 Traffic Signal and Grading Project. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Liquor License Violation Hearing – Lot One: City Manager recommending that a hearing be
held regarding the second offense civil alcohol compliance penalty violation for Lot One to
determine if the alcohol compliance civil penalty should be assessed. Motion by Voetberg to
receive and file the documents, approve the recommendation, and assess a civil penalty.
Seconded by Connors. Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell conducted the penalty
hearing. After being sworn in, Corporal Steve Eastvedt, responded to questions from Ms.
Brumwell and the City Council. Also having been sworn in, Lot One owner Joe Zwack, 9499
Turkey Ridge, addressed the City Council and responded to questions. City Council reached
consensus of monetary fine and directed staff to work with Mr. Zwack regarding serving the 30-
day suspension on non-consecutive days. Motion carried 7-0.
Wingate Place No. 3 – Final Plat: City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of
Wingate Place No. 3 as requested by James Gantz. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 152-10 Approving final plat of Wingate Place No. 3 in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Transit Management Contract Proposal: City Manager recommending approval of the
selection of ECIA for transit management services. Motion by Voetberg to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 153-10 Approving the selection of East Central
Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) for transit management services and authorizing the
City Manager to execute an appropriate contract for said management contract. Seconded by
Resnick. Responding to questions from City Council, Economic Development Director Dave
Heiar stated that a joint City/ECIA committee will appoint the new transportation director and
operations supervisor with ECIA Executive Director Kelley Hutton-Deutmeyer supervising the
ECIA and City transportation directors. Ms. Deutmeyer stated that RTA currently has both full-
time and part-time drivers and described several ideas for the project. Van Milligen clarified the
budget funding and added that current transit employees would remain City employees. Motion
carried 7-0.
Washington Street Row House Project – Iowa Finance Authority Loan: City Manager
recommending approval of a $250,000 loan application through the OurHome Construction
Loan Program from the Iowa Finance Authority to assist with the row house project at 1765-
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1795 Washington Street. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Levee and Floodwall Certification: City Manager recommending approval of the
submission of the One-Year Progress Report for certification of the Dubuque levee and
floodwall system along the Mississippi River, and other related documents to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and
approve the recommendation. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
Designation of Chavenelle Drive as Through Street: City Manager recommending that
Chavenelle Drive be designated as a “through street” from Associates Drive to the east right-
of-way line of Seippel Road and from the west right-of-way line of Seippel Road to its northerly
terminus. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Lynch for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 25-10 Amending City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances § 9-7-321.321 Entering through Streets by adding Chavenelle
Drive, from Associates Drive to the east right-of-way line of Seippel Road and from the west
right-of-way line of Seippel Road to its northerly terminus; and Ordinance No. 26-10 Amending
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by modifying Subsection (A) of Section §
9-7-321.322 thereof providing for the deletion of the stop sign on Futuro Court at Chavenelle
Drive. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Lynch reported on the Sister City visit by a delegation from Dornbirn, Austria, May 13-15,
adding that Dornbirn has immigrant ties to Dubuque including ancestral connections to the
Rhomberg family. Lynch invited Council Members to participate in the event.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones at 8:20 p.m. to go into closed session regarding pending litigation and
property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) of the Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:23 p.m. stating that staff had
been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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