7 7 03 Agenda No 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
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent
items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a
particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the
microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
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; Histodc 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.
Printed Council Proceedings of Apdl, 2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
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Notice of Claims/Suits
Mark Fdedenberger 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
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Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Amendment
Communications from citizens regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2004 budget
amendment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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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 pumhase a portion
of a City alley abutting The Finley Hospital property at 1408 Delhi Street.
Request of Bill and Patty McQuire to pumhase a portion of a City alley abutting their
property at 750 Montcrest Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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
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 Amhitectural 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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Iowa Department of Transportation - Pre-Design Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre-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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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
Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #5
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
Office of the Governor
Communication from Governor Thomas Vilsack regarding the iowa Values
legislation and the Republican proposals for tax and regulatory changes.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Loan Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a loan agreement between the City of Dubuque
an.d the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, 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
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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
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.
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
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City Manager providing an update on the Stormwater Utility Implementation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Transit Trustee Board
Communication from the Transit Trustee Board recommending changes to the proposed
budget reductions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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
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
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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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
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
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 ?/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
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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 Wemer Hellmer regarding the
Asbury Plaza Detention Facility.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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
NOTE: Material provided as hard copy.
Low-Income Subsidy for Stormwater Utility
City Manager recommending approval of the Iow-income subsidy
Stormwater Utility that is used by Utility Billing for refuse subsidies.
criteda for the
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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
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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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
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
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 Caf6s
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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
Safety of the Public
City Manager providing information related to citizen safety issues.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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
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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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