7 7 03 Agenda with iconsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, JULY 7, 2003
INVOCATION
Reverend Matthew Harris, Pastor of The Bridge Christian Church
CONSENTITEMS
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.
Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of 6/16 and 6/23; Civic Center Commission of 4/14 and 5/19; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 4/30 and 5/28; Downtown Planning Committee of
the Long Range Planning Commission of 6/9; Historic Preservation Commission of
6/19; Housing Commission of 5/27; Mechanical Board of 6/25; Park and Recreation
Commission of 6/10; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/26
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of 6/2 and 6/16, and List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month ending May 31, 2003.
Pdnted Council Proceedings of April, 2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
Council of 6/16 Council of 6/23 Civic Ctr of 4/14 Civic Ctr of 5/:[9 CDAC of 4/'30 CDAC of 5/28
Downtown Planning HPC Housing Plechanical Bd Park and Rec Zoning Bd of Adj
Proceedings
Notice of Claims/Suits
Mark Friedenberger for vehicle damage; Mike and Jodi Hoskins for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Mike and Jodi Hoskins
for vehicle damage and denial of the portion of the claim for lost wages.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Michael Bartolotta for
towing fees and denial of the portion of the claim for vehicle storage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance to Issue Payment
Hoskins Claim Bari:oloff. a Claim
Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Amendment
Communications from citizens regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2004 budget
amendment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Budget Lbs
Requests to Purchase City Property
Communication from M. Kathryne Bauerly requesting to purchase a portion of a City
alley abutting property at 145 South Grandview.
Communication from John E. Knox, The Finley Hospital, requesting to purchase a
portion of a City alley abutting The Finley Hospital property at 1408 Delhi Street.
Request of Bill and Patty McQuire to purchase a portion of a City alley abutting their
property at 750 Montcrest Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Bauerly Lb' Finley Lb' NcQuire Lb'
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Supplement No. 58 to the Code of Ordinances
City Manager recommending adoption of Supplement No. 58 to the Code of
Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 58 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Code - MVM Memo Code - Staff Memo
Code - Resolution
Midwest Architectural Salvage Warehouse
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission to Vance DeLire advising
that the Commission is in full support of the creation of the Midwest Architectural
Salvage Warehouse.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Worker's Compensation Excess Insurance
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates submitted by Safety
National for the City's Worker's Compensation Excess Insurance effective July 1, 2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
InsuranCe - MVM Insurance - Staff Insurance Proposal
Memo Memo
Voluntary Annexation Request
Communication from the City Manager to the Mayor of Asbury requesting that the
Asbury City Council deny the voluntary annexation request of Joel Callahan, Callahan
Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Annexation Lb'
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Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.
Communication from Bob Felderman, President of Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., thanking
the Council for their support of the Dubuque Main Street, Ltd, 2020 District Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Main Street Ltr
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Flat Iron Park Renovation Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Flat Iron Park Renovation Project as
completed by Fondell Excavating in the final contract amount of $124,505.34
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Flat Iron - MVM Flat Iron - Staff Rat Iron - Resolution Flat Iron - Resolution
Memo Memo #1 #2
State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the George W.
Rogers Company Shot Tower was listed in the National Register of Historic Places
effective May 22, 2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
State Historical
Society Ltr
West Locust Street Storm Sewer Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the West Locust Street Storm Sewer
Project as completed by Connolly Construction in the final contract amount of
$183,821.32.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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W Locust - MVM W Locust - Staff
Merno Memo
W Locust -
Resolution #!
W Locust -
Resolution #2
Grand River Center- Bid Package #1
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grand River Center- Bid Package #1
Project as completed Kraemer Brothers, LLC, in the final contract amount of
$1,665,043.68.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Center - FIVN Hemo Center - Staff Memo
Center - Resolution
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Center - Resolution Kraemer - Change
#2 Order
Main Street Buildings' Litigation
Corporation Counsel requesting approval of the terms of the settlement agreement in
the Main Street Buildings' Litigation and directing the Finance Department to issue
payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Finance to Issue Payment
Main St - BAL Ltr
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Iowa Department of Transportation - Pre-Design Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Pro-Design Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation for improvements to US 20
relating to the proposed new US 20 Mississippi River Crossing Project.
RESOLUTION Approving Pre-Design Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the
Iowa Department of Transportation for the new US 20 Mississippi River Crossing
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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IDOT- MVM Memo
IDOT Agreement
IDOT - Staff Memo IDOT - Resolution IDOT - Exhibit A IDOT LeU:er
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Dubuque Hardwoods/Miller Logging/Peavey Grain Redevelopment Project
City Manager recommending approval of a combined notice of finding of no significant
impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release of funds for the
Dubuque Hardwoods/Miller Logging/Peavey Grain Redevelopment Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing publication of a combined notice of finding of no significant
impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release of funds for Dubuque
Hardwoods/Miller Logging/Peavey Grain Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Hardwoods - MVM Hardwoods - Staff Hardwoods -
Memo Memo Resolution
Hardwoods - Exhibit
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Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan - Amendment ~k5
City Manager recommending approval of Amendment #5 to the City's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan.
RESOLUTION Approving Amendment #5 to the Fiscal Year 2003 (Program Year 2002)
Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Addon Plan - MVM Action Plan - Staff Action Plan - Exhibit A
Memo Memo Resolution
Office of the Governor
Communication from Governor Thomas Vilsack regarding the Iowa Values Fund
legislation and the Republican proposals for tax and regulatory changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Iowa League of Cities
Communication from Susan Judkins and Konni Kay Cawiezell, Iowa League of Cities,
requesting that the City Manager participate on the League's Legislative Policy
Committee for the 2004 legislative session.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
League Lb'
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Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Loan Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a loan agreement between the City of
Dubuque and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commeme, as approved during the Fiscal
Year 2004 budget process, to support the marketing efforts of the America's River
project.
RESOLUTION Approving a loan agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce for loan funds for the start-up marketing effort by
the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the America's River Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Chamber - NVM Chamber - Staff Chamber - Chamber - Loan
Memo Memo Resolution Agreement
Economic Development Administration - Amendment to Contract
City Manager recommending approval of Project Amendment #1 with the Economic
Development Administration to extend the start date to December 17, 2003 and the end
date to June 17, 2005 for the Adams Company relocation and demolition project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of Project Amendment No. 1 to a contract with
the Economic Development Administration
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
EDA-MVM Memo
EDA - Staff Memo EDA Resolution EDA Le[ter
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
City Manager recommending approval of a Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) in the amount of $1,481,000 for the program year beginning July 1,2003 and
ending June 30, 2004.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of a Community Development Block Grant
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
HUD - MVM Memo HUD - Staff Memo
HUD - Resolution
HUD Letter
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Stormwater Utility Implementation
City Manager providing an update on the Stormwater Utility Implementation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Stormwater - MVM Update - Staff Memo New Utility Bills Utility - FA(~'S General Questions
Memo
Transit Trustee Board
Communication from the Transit Trustee Board recommending changes to the
proposed budget reductions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Transit Bd Memo
Public Comments
Summary
Business License Refunds
Request of Sumbal Corp for a refund of their beer permit in the amount of $18.75.
Request of MVL, Inc. for a refund of their beer and liquor combination license for A and
B Tavern in the amount of $633.75.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of 33 cigarette renewal permits
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit (5 Day Special Event)
to Dubuque Jaycees (Tents A, B, and C), Northend Neighborhood Association and Four
Mounds Foundation
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Murphs
South End, Diamond Jo Casino, Walnut Tap, and Airport Inn; and a Class "B" Wine
Permit to Ooh La La
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Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
Resolution # 1 Resolution #2 Resolution #3
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Sale of Real Property at 2521 Stafford Street
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 21, 2003 to consider
disposing of real property located at 2521 Stafford Street to Kristy Monahan-Smith.
RESOLUTION of Intention to dispose of City-owned property, specifically, Lot TwO (2)
of Lot One (1) and the east one-half (E1/2) of Lot Four (4) of Lot Two (2) both in
Greiger's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa according to the
recorded plat thereof; otherwise known as 2521 Stafford Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/21/03
Sale - MVM Memo Sale - Staff ~lemo Sale - Resolution
Cooper Development Loan Subordination Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 21,2003 to consider
approval of a Subordination Agreement with Dubuque Bank and Trust Company related
to the City's mortgage interest associated with Cooper Development Company's
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan.
RESOLUTION Declaring the intent of the City of Dubuque, Iowa to subordinate a
mortgage interest in certain real estate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/21/03
Cooper - MVM Hemc Cooper - Staff Memo Cooper - Resolution DB&T Letter
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Civic Center Commission (Two three-year terms to expire 6/29/06 - terms of Dolphin
and Fuller):
Applicants: Gary Dolphin and Cynthia A. Fuller
Historic Preservation Commission (One unexpired three-year term for Old Main District
through 7/1/05; One three-year term for Cathedral District through 7/'1/06; One three-year
term for At-Large through 7/1/06 - term of Gibbs):
Applicant: David C. Stuart (At-Large)
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission (Two three-years terms through 7/1/06 -
terms of Neumeister and Stein):
Applicants: Dr. Mary Lynn Neumeister and Rick Stein
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission (One three-year term through 6~30~06 - term
of Duggan):
Applicant: Chuck Duggan
Bd and Comm Ust Overview Sheet Civic Center Apps HPC App Planning Apps park & Rec App
ACTION ITEMS
Asbury Plaza Detention Facility
Communication of Werner Hellmer, representing Joseph and Judy Riniker, requesting
to address the Council regarding the Asbury Plaza Detention Facility.
City Manager responding to the communication from Werner Hellmer regarding the
Asbury Plaza Detention Facility.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Hellmer Lb'
Water Runoff #~. Water Runoff #2 Water Runoff #5
Photo Photo Photo
Water Runoff #3 Water Runoff
Photo Photo
Water Runoff #6 Water Runoff #7
Photo Photo
Water Runoff #8 Asbury Plaza - klVFI Asbury Plaza - Staff
Photo Hemo Hemo
Ltr to Rubloff Dev
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Acquisition-Relocation Assistance Program for Bee Branch Basin Stormwater
Mitigation Activities
City Manager recommending approval of policies and procedures for administration of
an assistance program to households to be displaced due to stormwater mitigation
activities related to the Bee Branch Basin, and beginning acquisition for the 32nd Street
Detention Basin.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Acquisition - iVNM Policies - Staff Meme Ltr to Property Relocation Policy
Mmeo Ownem
NOTE: Material also provided as hard copy.
Low-Income Subsidy for St~)rmwater Utility
City Manager recommending approval of the Iow-income subsidy criteria for the
Stormwater Utility that is used by Utility Billing for refuse subsidies.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Subsidy - MVM Mem~
Subsidy - Staff Memc
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Affordable Housing Task Force Report Update
City Manager recommending revisions for implementation of the Affordable Housing
Task Force 2001 report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Task Force - MVM Task Force - Staff Task Force Report
Memo Memo
RISE Grant for Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial)
City Manager recommending approval of the application for a Revitalize Iowa's Sound
Economy (RISE) grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation for the construction
of Iowa Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial).
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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I~SE - MVN Memo P~SE - Staff Memo P~SE - Resolution RISE Map RISE Application
I~SE Support Ltrs
Health Services Department Weed Procedures
City Manager submitting two options for revisions to the City's weed procedures and
requesting City Council direction.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 42 Vegetation of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by repealing Section 45-52 Notice to Property Owner to Remove; by
amending Section 45-53 Compliance with Removal Notice Required; by amending
Section 45-54 Collection of Cost of Removal by City; and by repealing Section 45-55
Failure to Comply with Weed Removal Notice After Service of Second Notice
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 45 Vegetation of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by amending Section 45-52 Notice to Owner to Remove; by amending
Section 45-54 Collection of Cost of Removal by City and by repealing Section 45-55
Failure to Comply with Weed Removal Notice After Service of Second Notice
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council; Motion B; Motion A
Weed - MVM Memo Weeds - Staff Memo Weed Ordinance #1 Weed Ordinance #2
Weed Ordinance #:[ Weed Ordinance #2 Weed Procedure Suggested Motion
Redlined Redlined
Carter Road Detention Basin - Design Parameters
City Manager recommending approval of design parameters contained in Option #3 as
developed by Veenstra and Kimm for the Carter Road Detention Basin.
Suggested Disposition; Receive and File; Approve
Carter Rd - MVM Carter Rd - Staff Veenstra & Kimm Lb
Memo Memo
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Sidewalk Caf~ Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of criteria for the placement of sidewalk cafes on
public right-of-way.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 41 Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding thereto a new Division 6 Sidewalk
Cafes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Sidewalk Cafe Policy Cafe~ - Staff Memo Cafe~ - Ordinance Suggested Motion
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Appointment of Council representative and alternate to the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission (currently Council Member Buol and Mayor Duggan as alternate)
for term from July 1,2003 through June 30, 2004.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointment
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Safety of the Public
City Manager providing information related to citizen safety issues.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Safety - MVM Memo
Safety - Attachment Safety - Attachment
#3 #4
NFPA - Staff Memo Safety - Attachment Safety - Attachment
#1 #2
Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Amendment
City Manager submitting modifications to the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Amendment
recommendations for the July 9, 2003 public hearing.
Suggested DispoSition: Receive and File
Budget - MVM Memc
NOTE: Material provided as hard copy.
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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
July 3, 2003
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