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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF 7/6/10
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Pastor Paul Bishop, Hope 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.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of 6/21 and 6/22; Civil Service Commission of 5/14; Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commission of 5/4; Library Board of Trustees of 2/25 and 4/1;
Transit Board of Trustees of 6/10
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of June 7, 2010
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Mary C. LeGrand for vehicle damage;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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: Austin Karl
Millius for vehicle damage; Mary C. LeGrand for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Citizen Communication
Communication from Glen P. Nodolf, 398 Main Street, regarding a clean energy
proposition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Water
Pollution Control Plant Operator, Water Meter Repairworker and Custodian I.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
5. Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Action Plan – Amendment #3
City Manager recommending approval of the third amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010
Annual Action Plan to transfer additional Community Development Block Grant funds to
the Green Alley Pilot Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving a Fiscal Year 2010 (Program Year 2009) Annual Action Plan
– Amendment #3 for Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG-R) funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Action Plan – Amendment #1
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual
Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to reflect the
increase in the CDBG entitlement allocation.
RESOLUTION
Approving a Fiscal Year 2011 (Program Year 2010) Annual Action Plan
– Amendment #1 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Chavenelle Drive – 2010 PCC Concrete Pavement Repair Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Chavenelle Drive – 2010 PCC
Concrete Pavement Repair Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City
Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Third Street Overpass Bridge Approach Repair Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Third Street Overpass Bridge
Approach Repair Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Highway 151 & 61 Development – Setting Fair Market Value – 0.0396 Acres
City Manager recommending approval of the fair market value of a 0.0396 acre parcel
of property owned by Highway 151 & 61 Development for the Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
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RESOLUTION
Establishing the fair market value of certain real property owned by
Highway 151 & 61 Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Highway 151 & 61 Development – Setting Fair Market Value – 0.802 Acres
City Manager recommending approval of the fair market value of a 0.802 acre parcel of
property owned by Highway 151 & 61 Development for the Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Establishing the fair market value of certain real property owned by
Highway 151 & 61 Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
11. Highway 151 & 61 Development – Setting Fair Market Value – 0.281 Acres
City Manager recommending approval of the fair market value of a 0.281 acre parcel of
property owned by Highway 151 & 61 Development for the Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Establishing the fair market value of certain real property owned by
Highway 151 & 61 Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Highway 151 & 61 Development – Setting Fair Market Value – 3.3 Acres
City Manager recommending approval of the fair market value of 3.3 acres of property
owned by Highway 151 & 61 Development for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project.
RESOLUTION
Establishing the fair market value of certain real property owned by
Highway 151 & 61 Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. City Manager Employment Agreement
Submittal of the Twentieth Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement
for approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Workers’ Compensation Claim
City Manager recommending approval of the settlement of the workers’ compensation
claim of John Splinter.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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15. Iowa State Energy Program Grant
City Manager recommending approval of a $69,831 grant application to the Iowa Office
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of Energy Independence to cover a portion of the improvements to the 18 and Central
Avenue building.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Liquor License Refund
Request of Ann Cunningham for a refund of Beer and Liquor License No. LC0036524 in
the amount of $422.50.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Refund
17. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of eight renewal applications to sell cigarettes and
cigarette papers within the City
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to K-Chap Foods
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License (5-Day Special
Event) to Diamond Jo, LLC; a Special Class “C” (BW) Liquor License to Bell Tower
Productions; and a Special Class “C” (BW) Liquor License (5-Day Special Event) to the
Dubuque Jaycees
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Amendment
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 19, 2010 to consider
the first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 budget.
RESOLUTION
Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal
Year 2011 budget for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/19/10
2. Water Revenue Bonds
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 19, 2010 to consider
the issuance of not to exceed $5,700,000 Water Revenue Bonds for water main
replacements and other water system improvements.
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RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $5,700,000 Water Revenue Bonds of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing
for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/19/10
3. General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 19, 2010 to consider
the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 in General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
for downtown improvements.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $3,000,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (for Urban Renewal
purposes) of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/19/10
4. General Obligation Bonds and Refunding General Obligation Bonds
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 19, 2010 to consider
the issuance of not to exceed $4,575,000 General Obligation Bonds for various City
projects and refunding Series 2002B General Obligation Bonds.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $4,575,000 General Obligation Bonds (for essential corporate purposes) of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/19/10
5. Catfish Creek Generator Installation Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Catfish
Creek Generator Installation Project and that a public hearing be set for July 19, 2010 to
consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering bids for the Catfish Creek
Generator Installation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/19/10
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6. Central Avenue Water Main (21 to 32 Streets) Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Central
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Avenue Water Main (21 to 32 Streets) Project and that a public hearing be set for
July 19, 2010 to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost.
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RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering bids for the Central Avenue
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Water Main (21 to 32 Streets) Project
RESOLUTION
Approving the plat, schedule of assessments and estimate of total cost
and setting date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
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RESOLUTION
of Necessity for the Central Avenue Water Main (21 to 32 Street)
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/19/10
7. US 52 Traffic Flow Enhancement Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the US 52 Traffic
Flow Enhancement Project and that a public hearing be set for July 19, 2010 to
consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering bids for the US 52 Traffic
Flow Enhancement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/19/10
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
Building Code Board of Appeals
Two 3-year terms through August 1, 2013 (Terms of Schwendinger and Kolf) Journeyman /
Carpenter and Architect / Engineer requirements
Applicants:
James Kolf, 2342 Matthew John Drive (Architect / Engineer)
John Schwendinger, 800 Kelly Lane (Journeyman / Carpenter)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Riverfront Marina – Ice Harbor Location
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the Riverfront Marina – Ice
Harbor location and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Ice Harbor as the selected location for the Port of
Dubuque Riverfront Marina Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
2. Dubuque County Lease
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a proposed five year lease
with Dubuque County for space in the Historic Federal Building and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Disposing of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque
by lease between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. Easement Agreement for Washington Row Houses Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the disposition of real
property owned by the City in the form of an easement agreement for common uses of
property at the “Washington Row Houses” located at 1765 – 1795 Washington Street
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and 260 East 18 Street and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Disposing of real property by revising, restating and vacating various
easements related to the Washington Street Row Houses Projectover portions of Lots
90 and 91 in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvements Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the plans and specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane
Improvements Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for
the IA 32 and Asbury Road Turn Lane Improvements Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council – public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Sunset Ridge Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process and preliminary
approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Sunset Ridge Reconstruction Project and that a public hearing be set for July 19, 2010
to consider final approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering bids for the Sunset Ridge
Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION
Approving the plat, schedule of assessments and estimate of total cost
and setting date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/19/10
2. Vacating Petition – Portion of Cox Street
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 2, 2010 to consider
a request from Loras College President Jim Collins to vacate and purchase a portion of
Cox Street.
Communication from James E. Collins, President – Loras College, regarding the
proposal to vacate and purchase a portion of Cox Street.
Communication from Tom Hoelscher in opposition to the vacating and sale of a portion
of Cox Street to Loras College.
RESOLUTION
Of intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 1A of City Lot 741
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 8/2/10
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3. Harvest View Estates Sixth Addition
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Harvest View Estates Sixth
Addition.
RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Harvest View Estates Sixth Addition in the
City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Marketing and Rebranding for Keyline Transit
City Manager recommending approval of the Marketing and Rebranding Plan for
Keyline submitted by East Central Intergovernmental Association Executive Director
Kelly Deutmeyer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Keyline Transit – West End Tripper
City Manager recommending approval for staff to negotiate a contract with the Regional
Transit Authority to provide bus service on the West End Tripper Express Route from
downtown through the Dubuque Industrial Center West under an approved Federal Job
Access Reverse Commute grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Keyline Transit Vehicle Purchase
City Manager recommending approval to use $26,180 in local match for the Regional
Transit Authority (RTA) to acquire two Pinnacle vans that will be used to provide transit
services in the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Library Staffing
City Manager recommending approval of a staffing reorganization at the Carnegie Stout
Public Library in addition to the staff previously approved by the City Council during the
Fiscal Year 2011 budget process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Secure Our Schools Grant
City Manager recommending approval of a U.S. Department of Justice Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services grant application for funding of the Secure Our
Schools Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Clean Fuels and State of Good Repair Federal Bus Grant Applications
City Manager recommending approval of two grant requests – the State of Good Repair
($4,103,296) and Clean Fuels ($2,435,981) totaling $6.5 million to the Federal Transit
Administration for new buses and equipment in partnership with East Central
Intergovernmental Association and the Dubuque Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Tenth and Central Parking Ramp and Fire Headquarters Expansion Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Tenth
and Central Parking Ramp and Fire Headquarters Expansion Project to J.P. Cullen &
Sons, Inc. of Janesville, Wisconsin in the amount of $7,712,379.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Tenth and Central Parking
Ramp and Fire Headquarters Expansion Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
11. Eighth Street Parking
City Manager recommending approval of the addition of metered parking directly in front
of the Grand Theater on Eighth Street.
ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 9-14-321-
602 (D)-Prohibited Parking on City Streets or Portions Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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12. Green Alley Project – 15 to 16 Street from Washington to Elm Streets
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Green
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Alley Project – 15 to 16 Street from Washington to Elm Streets to Connolly
Construction in the amount of $154,046.52.
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RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Green Alley Project – 15
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to 16 Street from Washington to Elm Streets
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. Dubuque Regional Airport – Jet Drive Resurfacing Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Dubuque
Regional Airport – Jet Drive Resurfacing Project to Eastern Iowa Excavating and
Concrete, LLC in the amount of $79,633.50.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Dubuque Regional Airport
– Jet Drive Resurfacing Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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14. IA 32 Geometric and Signalization Improvements – US 20 to JFK Road Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the IA 32
Geometric and Signalization Improvements – US 20 to JFK Road Project to Portzen
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $649,793.80.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the IA 32 Geometric and
Signalization Improvements – US 20 to JFK Road Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. Kaufmann Avenue Resurfacing Project
City Manager recommending that the competitive bids received for the Kaufmann
Avenue Resurfacing Project be rejected.
RESOLUTION
Rejecting all competitive bid proposals received for the Kaufmann
Avenue HMA Resurfacing Project (John F. Kennedy Road to Chaney), Iowa DOT
Project No. STP-U-2100 (651)—70-31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. Water Quality Monitoring 28E Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a 28E Agreement with the Dubuque Soil and
Water Conservation District for the purpose of collecting water quality data throughout
the Catfish Creek Watershed Basin.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the execution of a 28E Agreement with the Dubuque Soil
and Water Conservation District regarding the water sampling of streams within the
Catfish Creek Watershed Basin
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
July 1, 2010
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