9 7 10 City Council Agenda with Icons
ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF 9/7/10
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:00 P.M. – SMARTER SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE PROJECT
6:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Pastor John Sorenson, Lord of Life Lutheran Church
SWEARING IN OF MAYOR PRO-TEM KARLA BRAIG
PROCLAMATIONS
Day of Peace (September 21, 2010)
Shriners Hospitals Day (September 25, 2010)
Voices from the Warehouse District VI: Transition Days (September 11–October 3, 2010)
Community Wellness Day (October 3, 2010)
Day of PeaceShriners HospitalsVoices from the Community Wellness
WarehouseDay
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
Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of 7/6; City Council of 8/10, 8/16, 8/17 and
8/18; Civil Service Commission of 7/9; Community Development Advisory Commission
of 8/18; Electrical Code Board of 7/26; Historic Preservation Commission of 8/19;
Housing Commission of 7/27
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of August 2, 10, 16, 17 and 18, 2010
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Cable TVCity Council - 8/10City Council - 8/16City Council - 8/17City Council - 8/18Civil Service
Community Dev Adv Electrical Code BdHousing Commission
Historic Preservation
Comm
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Brandon Priem for property damage; Chad Fury for vehicle damage; Anna Eichacker for
property damage; Steven and Leslie Neyens for property damage; Bruce Haugen for
property damage; Gary and Joan Miller for property damage; Tom Baldwin for vehicle
damage; Charles Piekenbrock for vehicle damage; Dan and Molly Fitzsimmons for
property damage; Christine A. Jensen for vehicle damage; Michael Wong for vehicle
damage; Stacy Treanor for vehicle damage; Schlichtmann Machine and Design for
property damage; Cindy Sanchez for property damage; Micah Mork for property and
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: Chad Fury for
vehicle damage; Anna Eichacker for property damage; Steven Neyens for property
damage; Bruce Haugen for property damage; Justin Mills for vehicle damage; James
Richardson for vehicle damage; Christine A. Jensen for vehicle damage; Michael Wong
for vehicle damage; Stacy Treanor for vehicle damage; Cindy Sanchez for property
damage; Gary Schlichtmann for property damage; Dave Grant for vehicle damage;
Charles Pieckenbrock for vehicle damage; Gary and Joan Miller for property damage;
Tom Baldwin for vehicle damage
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAP
3. Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City and the International Union of Operating Engineers to
provide for a work week that consists of ten hours per day and four days per week for
full-time Public Safety Dispatchers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Agreement - MVM Agreement - Staff Agreement -
MemoMemoAmendment
4. City Development Board
Amended Final Order in the matter of the City of Asbury voluntary annexation from the
City Development Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Development Bd
Notice
5. Prosperity Eastern Iowa
Communication to Kelley Deutmeyer in support of Prosperity Eastern Iowa’s IDED
Economic Development Regional Initiatives grant application to continue to enhance the
Accessmyfuture.com website.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Prosperity Eastern
Iowa
6. J.D. Communications, Inc. Lease
City Manager recommending approval of the assignment of the J.D. Communications,
Inc., lease for property in the Historic Federal Building to G.A. Publishing, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Lease - MVM MemoLease - BAL MemoAssignment of Lease
7. Board and Commission Resignations
Joseph D. Suarez submitting his letter of resignation from the Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commission.
Linda Frommelt submitting her resignation from the Housing Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignations
Suarez LtrFrommelt Ltr
8. State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that Walker’s Shoe
Store (756 Main Street); the Schroeder-Kline Grocer Company Warehouse and M.M.
Walker Company Warehouse (40 – 48 Main Street), Upper Main Historic District (900 -
nd
1000 Main Street); Washington Street (2162 – 2145) and East 22 Street Historic
District will be considered by the State National Register Nominations Review
Commission on October 8, 2010.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
State Historical
Society Ltr
9. Confidential Security Procedures and Emergency Preparedness Information
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution designating security procedures
and emergency preparedness information as confidential.
RESOLUTION
Establishing as confidential certain information concerning security
procedures and emergency preparedness information
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Information - BAL Information -
Information - MVM
MemoResolution
Memo
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10. Mediacom
Communication from Lee Grassley, Mediacom Senior Manager – Government
Relations, notifying the City of upcoming channel changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Mediacom Ltr
11. Ride the Rail
Communication from David A. Solberg, Chair – Ride the Rail Envision 2010 Rail
Passenger Group, expressing support of the proposed intermodal facility to be built in
the Port of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Ride the Rail Ltr
12. Legislative Correspondence
Communication from Senator Charles Grassley thanking the Mayor for the City’s
correspondence related to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
(EECBG) Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Grassley Ltr
13. Mystique Casino – Request for Fireworks Display
Communication from Mystique Casino requesting permission to display fireworks on
Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Fireworks Request
Ltr
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14. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
City Manager advising that the City will respond within the 30 day time limit to three
areas of improvement noted in the recent evaluation of the City’s Homelessness
Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HUD Ltr
HUD - MVM Memo
15. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Dubuque County Board of
Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) for continued funding of the
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) and a renewed agreement
with the VNA for services related to the CLPPP
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
CLPPP - MVM MemoCLPPP - Staff MemoCLPPP - SubcontractCLPPP - IDPH CLPPP - VNA
ContractSubcontract
16. Alcohol Compliance – Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreements
for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for Kwik Stop, 2255 Kerper Boulevard;
Sid’s Beverage, 2727 Dodge Street; and I Luv Food, 535 Hill Street; a second offense
alcohol compliance violation for Applebee’s 1355 Associates Drive; and a third offense
alcohol compliance violation for The Lounge, 481 Locust Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Alcohol - Settlements
Alcohol - MVM MemoAlcohol - Staff Memo
17. Tobacco Compliance – Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreements
for first offense tobacco compliance violations regarding Kwik Stop Food Mart, 2255
Kerper Boulevard; Sid’s Beverage Store, 2727 Dodge Street; and Beecher’s, 1691
Asbury Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Tobacco - MVM Tobacco - Staff Tobacco -
MemoMemoSettlements
18. Tri-State Trail Vision
Communication from Tony Zelinskas, President – Tri-State Trail Vision, requesting the
City’s continuing support for the development of the Middle Fork Catfish Creek Multi-use
Recreational Trail.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Tri-State Trail Vision
Ltr
19. IBM Joint Development Agreement – First Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of the first amendment to the IBM Joint
Development Agreement to clarify that the Agreement runs through the end of the year
versus September 22, 2010 as was in the original Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
IBM - BAL MemoIBM - Amendment #1Joint Development
IBM - MVM Memo
Agreement
20. Cox Street Vacate – Release of Easement
City Manager recommending approval of the Release of Easement for the vacated area
of Cox Street and authorization for the document to be recorded.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Cox Street - MVM Cox Street - Staff Cox Street - Release
MemoMemoof Easement
21. Dubuque Levee and Floodwall Certification – PAL Progress Report #3
City Manager transmitting the Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) Progress Report #3
to FEMA for certification of the Dubuque levee and floodwall system along the
Mississippi River.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PAL - Staff MemoPAL - Progress
PAL - MVM Memo
Report #3
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22. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Communication of Mayor Roy D. Buol to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
constituting a technical appeal of FEMA’s preliminary DFIRM for the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Ltr to FEMAFEMA - CDM MemoFEMA - Bee Branch
Map
23. Mystique Casino
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Jesús Avilés for approval of
two separate loans with American Trust and Savings Bank and Dubuque Bank and
Trust to refinance existing debt and to fund the recent remodeling of the Mystique
Casino.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Mystique Ltr
Mystique - MVM
Memo
24. Commitment Letter to the Federal Highway Administration
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of commitment for any funds above
and beyond the $5.6 million TIGER grant needed for the Historic Millwork District
Streetscape and Utilities Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FHWA - MVM MemoFHWA - Staff Memo
25. Wilmac Properties – Housing Enterprise Zone Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program
Agreement for Wilmac Properties related to the redevelopment of the Voices Building,
Building #24 of the former Carr, Ryder & Adams Company building located at 1000
Jackson Street.
RESOLUTION
Approving a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and
among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and
Wilmac Properties
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Wilmac - MVM MemoWilmac - Staff MemoWilmac - ResolutionWilmac - EZ
Agreement
26. Dubuque Regional Humane Society
Letter of support for the Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s DRA Future Fund Grant
application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Humane Society - Ltr
Humane Society Humane Society
of Support
Request LtrBooklet
27. Iowa 32 Hike/Bike Trail – Phase 2 Project
City Manager recommending approval of the reallocation of money from the Eagle Point
Park Overlook Sidewalk CIP and utilizing savings from the Pamela/Ramona Joint
Repair Project and the Library HVAC Maintenance Project to cover overages for the
Iowa 32 Hike/Bike Trail – Phase 2 Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Iowa 32 - MVM MemoIowa 32 - Staff
Memos
28. Residential Energy Efficiency Audit and Retrofit Reimbursements
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Four Mounds Foundation to
administer the City’s residential energy efficiency audit and retrofit grant program as
allocated through the ARRA Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Audit - MVM MemoAudit - Staff MemoAudit - Agreement
29. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Showcase Communities Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a Climate Showcase
Communities Grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
EPA - MVM MemoEPA - Staff MemoEPA Grant
Application
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30. TIGER II Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a TIGER II Grant Application to the U.S.
Department of Transportation in the amount of $15 million to fund the Dubuque
intermodal Transportation Center (DITC).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
TIGER II - MVM TIGER II - Staff TIGER II - Grant
MemoMemoApplication
31. Airport Hangar Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending approval for the Airport Commission to proceed with the
Airport Hangar Reconstruction Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Airport Hangars -
Airport Hangars -
Staff Memo
MVM Memo
32. Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2010D
City Manager recommending approval of the final proceedings providing for the
issuance of $5,700,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2010D.
RESOLUTION
Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa,
to serve as Payment Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying
Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the execution
of the Agreement
RESOLUTION
Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $5,700,000 Water
Revenue Bonds, Series 2010D, and levying a tax to pay said bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Series 2010D - Series 2010D -
Series 2010D - MVM Series 2010D - Staff
Resolution #1Resolution #2
MemoMemo
33. Fiscal Year 2010 City Street Financing Report
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque’s Fiscal Year 2010 Street
Financing Report for submittal to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION
Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2010 Street Finance Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Report - MVM Memo
Report - Staff MemoReport - ResolutionStreet Finance
Report
34. 2009 Water Fluoridation Quality Award
Communication from the Iowa Department of Public Health advising that the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded the City of Dubuque with a 2009
Water Fluoridation Quality Award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Fluoridation Award
35. Iowa 32 Trail – Mississippi River Trail (MRT) Side Trip
City Manager recommending approval of the request to ask DMATS and the IDOT to
designate the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail as an official side trip for the Mississippi River
Trail (MRT), and to allocate excess MRT Earmark funding of $279,000 for extension of
the Iowa 32 Trail from Plaza Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Iowa 32 - MVM MemoIowa 32 - Staff Iowa 32 - Trail MapIowa 32 - Request
MemoLtr
36. Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Communication from David Kapler, Chairperson – Housing Commission, regarding the
reduction of Section 8 housing vouchers and City Manager’s response.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Kapler LtrCity Manager's
Response
37. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant Award
City Manager recommending approval of a grant agreement with the Iowa Commission
on Volunteer Service for the City’s AmeriCorps program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps - MVM AmeriCorps - Staff
Agreement
MemoMemo
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38. PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Tele-Programming Commission
recommendation for funding from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG)
Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities in the amount of $6,000 for the City
of Dubuque to add a digital single lens reflex capability to its motion-controlled time
lapse system.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PEG - MVM MemoPEG - Staff MemoPEG - City
Application
39. Hwy 151 & 61 – Correction Deed
City Attorney recommending approval of the Correction Warranty Deed for property
acquired from Hwy 151& 61 Development , LLC for the Bee Branch Creek project.
RESOLUTION
Accepting a Correction Deed from Hwy 151 & 61 Development, LLC to
Lot 1 of Riverview Plaza, being a subdivision of Riverview Plaza, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof; and Lot 316, Lot 355 and Lot 2-
354 of East Dubuque No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Deed - Staff MemoDeed - ResolutionCorrection Warranty
Deed
40. Signed Contracts / Agreements
-- Desman Associates – Re-Bid Fees
-- Morton International, Inc. – Salt Storage and Handling Agreements
-- First Amendment to Public Improvement Contract – J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.
-- Release of Federal Building Funding for FSS Staff Office
-- Agreement for Monitoring Underground Storage Tanks at Rockdale/Grandview site
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Desman - Re-Bid Morton Salt ContractJ.P. CullenFSS Staff Office
Storage Tank
Fees
Agreement
41. Liquor License Transfer
Request to transfer the five-day Camp Albrecht Acres Special Class “C” Beer Permit to
Five Flags Center on September 18, 2010 for the Octoberfest event.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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42. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Family Mart, Phillips
66/Arby’s, Kwik Stop Food Mart, Eagle Country Market, and Wal-Mart Supercenter
#2004
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to National
River Museum, Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café, Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant, Lucky
13 Tap, Vinny Vanucchis Little Italy and Dubuque Community Ice Center; a Class “C”
Beer/Liquor License (5-Day Special Event) to Diamond Jo Casino; a Class “B” Wine
Permit to Eagle Country Market, Wal-Mart Supercenter #2004, and Family Mart; and a
Class ”WBN” Native Wine Permit to Kwik Stop Food Mart
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2
MemoMemo
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Petition to Vacate a Portion of Van Buren Street at Isborn Avenue
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 20, 2010 to
consider vacating and disposing of a portion of Van Buren Street right-of-way to David
and Bambi Roth.
RESOLUTION
Of intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 97A of Lenox
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
9/20/10
Van Buren - MVM Van Buren - Staff Van Buren - Van Buren - Vicinity Van Buren - PlatVan Buren - Roth Ltr
MemoMemoResolutionMap
2. Bunker Hill Irrigation Renovation Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Bunker Hill
Irrigation Renovation Project and that a public hearing be set for September 20, 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 Bunker Hill
Irrigation Renovation Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
9/20/10
Bunker Hill - Staff Bunker Hill -
Bunker Hill - MVM
MemoResolution
Memo
3. Fiscal Year 2011 Budget – Second Amendment
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 20, 2010 to
consider the second amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget.
RESOLUTION
Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
9/20/10
Budget - MVM MemoBudget - Staff MemoBudget - ResolutionBudget - Amendment
#2 Detail
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.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Two 3-year terms through October 1, 2013 (Terms of Buelow and Oberdoerster)
Applicants:
Michael Buelow, 2131 Graham Circle
Chad Oberdoerster, 420 Summit Street
Housing Commission
One 3-year term through August 17, 2013 (Term of Eddy)
Applicant:
Ricardo Woods, 1535 Bluff Street
Transit Advisory Board
One 3-year term through July 30, 2013 (Term of Scharnau)
Applicant:
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Rhonda Knight, 250 W. 6 Street
TV Cable Regulatory Commission
One 3-year term through June 30, 2010 (Term of Bellings)
Applicant:
Kenneth Miller, 195 Julien Dubuque Drive
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Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Airport Commission
Two 4-year terms through August 14, 2014 (Terms of Accinelli and Daoud)
Applicants:
Steven Accinelli, 3007 Huntington Drive
Charles Daoud, 396 Moore Heights
(additional applicant)
Daniel Nicholson, 889 Walker Street
Overview SheetBoard & Commission ESAC ApplicationsHousing ApplicationTransit Bd TV Regulatory
ListApplicationApplication
Airport Applications
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. Sale of Property at 1699 Washington Street
Proof of publication of notice of public hearing to consider the disposal of property
located at 1699 Washington Street to KC James Summers for the sum of $40,000 and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Disposing of City-owned property, specifically, Lot 2 of Lot 86 in East
Dubuque Addition in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof, 1699 Washington Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
1699 Washington - 1699 Washington - 1699 Washington -
MVM MemoStaff MmeoResolution
Material from August 16, 2010 City Council Meeting
1699 Washington - 1699 Washington - 1699 Washington -
MVM MemoStaff MemoResolution
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2. Five Points Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project
Proof of publication of notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans and
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Five Points Traffic Signal
Reconstruction Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for
the Five Points Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5 Points - MVM Memo5 Points - Staff 5 Points - Resolution
Memo
Material from August 16, 2010 City Council Meeting
5 Points - MVM Memo5 Points - Staff 5 Points - Resolution
Memo
3. General Obligation Loan Notes
Proof of publication of notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed
$3,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a
Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligation
Capital Loan Notes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Loan Notes - MVM Loan Notes - Staff Loan Notes -
MemoMemoResolution
Material from August 16, 2010 City Council Meeting
GO Loan Notes - GO Loan Notes - GO Loan Notes - GO Loan Notes -
MVM MemoStaff MemoResolutionNoth Ltr
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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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. Washington Neighborhood Inspection Initiative
City Manager recommending approval of a pilot program of intensified housing
inspections of the exteriors of all downtown residential properties, including owner-
occupied housing, beginning in the Washington Neighborhood.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Inspections - MVM Inspections - Staff Washington Healthy Homes
MemoMemoNeighborhood MapAssessment
2. Housing Code Exterior Enforcement Initiative
City Manager recommending approval of a pilot program of intensified exterior housing
code enforcement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Exterior - MVM MemoExterior - Staff
Memo
3. Acceptance of Petition and Waiver Agreements – Historic Millwork District
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Petition and Waiver Agreements from
the property owners donating the right-of-way in the Millwork District.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Petition and Waiver Agreement with CARADCO Building,
LLLP
RESOLUTION
Approving the Petition and Waiver Agreement with Wilmac Property
Company
RESOLUTION
Approving the Petition and Waiver Agreement with Mid American
Holdings, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Petition & Waiver - Petition & Waiver -
Acceptance - MVM Acceptance - Staff Acceptance - Acceptance - Map
CaradcoWilmac
MemoMemoResolutions
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Petition & Waiver -
Mid America
4. Dubuque County Historical Society Lease for Mississippi Plaza Property – Tabled
from August 16, 2010 Meeting
City Manager recommending approval of the amended lease agreement between the
Dubuque County Historical Society and the City of Dubuque for the development of the
proposed Mississippi Plaza, subject to the approval of the associated sub-lease
agreements and the Vision Iowa contract.
RESOLUTION
Disposing of an interest in real property by Fourth Amendment to Lease
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque County Historical Society
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
DCHS - MVM MemoDCHS Sublease - BAL DCHS Sublease - Patio SubleasePeninsula
MemoResolutionSub-Sublease
DCHS Lease - Staff DCHS - ResolutionDCHS - Fourth DCHS Lease - Exhibit DCHS - Concept Site
MemoAmendmentAPlan
5. Vision Iowa: River Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism Program
Grant Agreement – Tabled from August 16, 2010 Meeting
City Attorney recommending approval of a proposed River Enhancement Community
Attraction and Tourism Program Grant Agreement by and among the Vision Iowa
Board, Dubuque County Historical Society and the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
Approving the River Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism
Program Grant Agreement by and among the Vision Iowa Board, Dubuque County
Historical Society and the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Vision Iowa - BAL Vision Iowa - Vision Iowa -
MemoResolutionAgreement
6. Sunset Ridge Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Sunset
Ridge Reconstruction Project to Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete, LLC in the
amount of $1,220,261.22.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Sunset Ridge
Reconstruction Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Sunset Ridge - MVM Sunset Ridge - Staff Sunset Ridge - Sunset Ridge - Bid
MemoMemoResolutionTab
7. General Obligation Loan Notes
City Manager recommending acceptance of a proposal from U.S. Bank to purchase
$2,850,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes with a fixed 1.49% interest rate, and
a second Resolution approving and authorizing a form of loan agreement for the
issuance of $2,850,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2010F, and
levying a tax to pay the notes.
RESOLUTION
Directing the acceptance of a proposal to purchase $2,850,000 General
Obligation Capital Loan Notes
RESOLUTION
Approving and authorizing a form of Loan Agreement and authorizing
and providing for the issuance of $2,850,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes,
Series 2010F, and levying a tax to pay the notes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Series 2010F - MVM Series 2010F - Staff Series 2010F - Series 2010F -
MemoMemoResolution #1Resolution #2
8. Keyline Rebranding Process
City Manager requesting City Council input to help identify the top five names in the
Keyline Rebranding Process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Keyline - MVM MemoKeyline - Staff Memo
9. Final Plat – Wingate Place #4
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Wingate Place #4 in the City of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Wingate Place #4
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Wingate - MVM Wingate - Staff Wingate - ApplicationWingate - Vicinity Wingate - Staff Wingate - Resolution
MemoMemoMapReport
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10. 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
City Manager recommending support for the adoption of the 2012 International Energy
Conservation Code by the International Code Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2012 IECC - Staff
2012 IECC - MVM
Memo
Memo
11. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Communication from Wayne Klostermann, Chair – Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission, requesting that the City encourage retailers not to use petroleum-based
plastic bags and that the City adopt a policy of recommending the phasing out of the
use of plastic bags.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
ESAC Ltr
12. Urban Conservation Program and Watershed Management Plan
Communication from Wayne Klostermann, Chair – Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission, recommending that the City support and fund the Urban Conservation
program and Watershed Management Plan for the Catfish Creek watershed basin.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
Urban Conservation
Program - ESAC Ltr
13. Air Service Support Request
City Manager recommending leveraging $150,000 revenue guarantee money as a
match for a Federal/State Small Community Air Service Grant application with other
partners to develop a pool of $856,045 to enhance air service, which could include a
fourth flight.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Air Service - MVM Air Service - Staff
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14. Five Flags Theater 100 Birthday Entryway Renovation Project – Phase 1
City Manager recommending approval of the funding of Phase I of the Five Flags
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Theater 100 Birthday Entryway Renovations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Five Flags - Staff Five Flags - Photos
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15. Revocable Permit – Art Pape Transfer, Inc.
City Manager recommending revocation of Ordinance No. 62-94 for Art Pape Transfer,
Inc. to operate a private parking lot on City-owned property.
ORDINANCE
Revoking the Revocable Permit granted by Ordinance No. 62-04 to Art
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Pape Transfer, Inc. to operate and maintain a parking lot located on East 12 Street,
just east of Highway 61/151
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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16. City of Bellevue, Iowa
Communication from Mayor Virgil Murray, City of Bellevue, thanking the City Council for
their efforts in the Sedgwick expansion project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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17. Sister City Letter
Communication from Mayor Roy D. Buol to Mr. Wolfgang Rümmele, Mayor of Dornbirn
regarding a formal Sister City relationship.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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18. National League of Cities
Communication from the National League of Cities requesting that the City designate a
voting delegate and alternate voting delegate for the upcoming National League of
Cities Annual Business meeting on December 4, 2010.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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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
September 2, 2010
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