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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
9/20/10
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 P.M. – NEW FIRE TRUCK AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
6:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Sister Dolores McHugh, BVM, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
PROCLAMATIONS
Constitution Week (September 17 – 23, 2010)
Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 3, 2010)
Arts and Humanities Month (October 2010)
Make a Will Month (October 2010)
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
Airport Commission of 8/2 and 8/16; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
7/27; Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission of 8/26; City Council of 9/7;
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 9/7; Park and Recreation
Commission of 8/10; Transit Board of Trustees of 8/12; Zoning Advisory Commission of
9/1; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8/26
Proof of publication of the List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ended
July 3,1 2010
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Susan M. Schetgen for personal injury; Uneka Lewis vs. City of Dubuque, et al
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: Micah Mork for
property damage/vehicle damage; Susan Schetgen for personal injury; Brandon Priem
for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Montrose Terrace Stairs Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Montrose Terrance Stairs
Reconstruction Project as completed by Max Smith Construction in the final contract
amount of $46,880.80.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Montrose Terrance Stairs Reconstruction Project and
authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. McAleece Parking Lot Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the McAleece Parking Lot Reconstruction
Project as completed by River City Paving in the final contract amount of $233,866.45.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the McAleece Parking Lot Reconstruction Project and
authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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5. Utility Relocation Project – 9 to 10 Street on Central Avenue
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City Manager recommending acceptance of the Utility Relocation Project – 9 to 10
Street on Central Avenue as completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc., in the final
contract amount of $727,373.48.
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RESOLUTION
Accepting the Utility Relocation Project – 9 to 10 Street on Central
Avenue and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Historic White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project – Phase I
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Historic White Water Creek Bridge
Relocation Project – Phase I as completed by Goodwin House Moving, Inc., in the final
contract amount of $19,500.
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RESOLUTION
Accepting the White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project – Phase I
and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Historic White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project – Phase II
City Manager recommending acceptance of the White Water Creek Bridge Relocation
Project – Phase II as completed by Heiar Painting Company in the final contract amount
of $54,860.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project – Phase II
and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
8. Southwest Arterial Project – Consultant Professional Services – Supplemental
Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of the Consultant Professional
Services – Supplemental Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the final
engineering design phase of the Southwest Arterial project, subject to the concurrence
of the Iowa Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Consultant Professional Services – Supplemental
Agreement No. 5 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the final engineering design
phase of the Southwest Arterial project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. US 151/61 Twin Valley and Maquoketa Drive Safety Improvements
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for consultant services regarding the US 151/61 Twin Valley and Maquoketa
Drive Safety Improvements Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Structural/Stability Analysis of the Dubuque Levee and Floodwall System
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of GEI Consultants to provide a
structural/stability analysis of the Dubuque levee and floodwall system.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Safe Routes to School Program Funding
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of an application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for a $69,308 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grant.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for a Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grant Funding for the City of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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12. Five Points Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending that the bids received for the Five Points Traffic Signal
Reconstruction Project be rejected.
RESOLUTION
Rejecting all competitive bids received for the Five Points Traffic Signal
Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. Arts and Economic Prosperity IV Study
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Americans for the Arts to
conduct an Arts Economic Impact Study in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Smart Planning Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support to the Rebuild Iowa Office
for a joint Smart Planning Local Comprehensive Planning Grant Application.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing Smart Planning Grant Application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. Authorizing Resolutions for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Applications
City Manager recommending approval of a corrected Authorization Resolution for FTA
Applications 2010 which is necessary for the Federal Transit Authority to release
KeyLine Transit’s federal funding.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit
Administration, an operating administration of the United States Department of
Transportation, for federal transportation assistance authorized by 48 U.S.C. Chapter
53, Title 23 United States Code and other federal statutes administered by the Federal
Transit Administration
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. 2010 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2010 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in
the amount of $85,521.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Housing and Urban Development
Department for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
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RESOLUTION
Authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2009 and concluding
June 30, 2010
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
18. Area Residential Care Partnership
City Manager recommending approval of pursuing a Revitalize Iowa Infrastructure
Program grant to help fund a west side Keyline transfer center in partnership with Area
Residential Care.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Washington Neighborhood / Housing Trust Fund Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a Housing Trust Fund Grant
Application to the Iowa Finance Authority in the amount of $157,250 for continued
support of homeownership activities in the Washington Neighborhood.
RESOLUTION
Approving commitment of matching funds for an application to the Iowa
Finance Authority (IFA) for State Housing Trust Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
20. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program
City Manager transmitting the City’s response to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development regarding three areas of improvement noted in the recent
evaluation of the City’s Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
Communication from the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors advising that a public
hearing will be held on September 27, 2010 regarding a Social Host Ordinance for
Dubuque County.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
22. Alcohol Compliance – Civil Penalty for Lot One
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Acknowledgement/Settlement
Agreement for a second offence alcohol compliance violation for Lot One, 100 Main
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Airport Commission
Communication from Sue Hafkemeyer advising that she is resigning from the Airport
Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
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24. Signed Contracts
Canadian National Railroad Track Easement Release
USTs at Former Public Works Facility
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
25. Liquor License Transfer
Request of Rotary Club of Dubuque to transfer their liquor license to Kruse / Wartham,
600 Century Drive, on October 16, 2010.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
26. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit (5-Day Special Event)
to Chad Remakel for the Josh Ryan Benefit
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “LB” (Hotel/Motel) Beer/Liquor License
to Hilton Garden Inn/Houlihan Restaurant; a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Fiesta
Cancun, The District, Grand River Center, Red Robin, Angies’ Bar, Fat Tuesday, Grand
Tap, Happy’s Place and Knicker’s Saloon (1-Day Outdoor Sale); and a Special Class
“C” Liquor License (5-Day Special Event) to 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. Request to Annex – John Knepper
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 18, 2010 to
consider a request from John Knepper to voluntarily annex and rezone 2.79 acres of
property on the south side of the City of Dubuque adjacent to Timber-Hyrst Subdivision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Public Hearing 10/18/10
2. Request to Annex – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for November 15, 2010 to
consider a request from the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency to
voluntarily annex and rezone 318.25 acres of property on the west side of the City of
Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Public Hearing 11/15/10
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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.
Airport Commission
One 4-year term through September 14, 2012 (Term of Czeshinski)
Applicants:
Dan Nicholson, 889 Walker Street
Amy Wagner, 4555 Camelot Drive
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission – Additional Applicants
One 3-year term through October 1, 2013 (Term of Suarez)
Applicants:
Will Hoyer, 486 Clarke Drive
Kenneth Miller, 195 Julien Dubuque Drive
Adita Sinha, 900 South Grandview Avenue
Stacy Splittstoesser, 1694 Radford Road, #18
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Two 3-year terms through October 1, 2013 (Terms of Buelow & 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
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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. Request to Rezone – 5304 Pennsylvania Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Bedrock
Development, LLC / McFadden Family Partnership to rezone property located at 5304
Pennsylvania Avenue from AG Agricultural District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-
Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 5304
Pennsylvania Avenue from AG Agricultural District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-
Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request for Text Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from the City of
Dubuque to amend Article 5 – Unified Development Code to delete Personal Services
as an allowed use in the C-2A Mixed Use Neighborhood District and C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by amending Article 5, Zoning Districts, to eliminate Personal
Services as a permitted use in the C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center and C-2A Mixed
Use Neighborhood Districts
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Petition to Vacate a Portion of Van Buren Street at Isborn Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacating and disposing of a
portion of Van Buren Street right-of-way to David and Bambi Roth and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving the plat of proposed vacated portion of Van Buren Street east
of Isborn Avenue
RESOLUTION
Vacating a portion of Van Buren Street east of Isborn Avenue
RESOLUTION
Disposing of City interest in Lot 97A of Lenox Addition in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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4. Bunker Hill Irrigation Renovation Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the plans and specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Bunker Hill Irrigation Renovation Project and
City Manager recommending approval and award of the contract to Midwest Irrigation,
LLC in the amount of $159,380.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Bunker Hill Irrigation Renovation Project
RESOLUTION
Awarding contract for the Bunker Hill Irrigation Renovation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
5. Fiscal Year 2011 Budget – Second Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the second amendment to
the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Amending the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed
$10,100,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a
Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $10,100,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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. Implementation of Intercultural Competency Training
City Manager recommending approval of a pilot training program for implementation of
the Intercultural Competency Training for Board and Commission members as
recommended by the Safe Community Task Force.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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2. Circles Program
City Manager advising that the City is going to begin implementing the Bridges Initiative,
which is the umbrella concept that incorporates three programs: Bridges Out of Poverty
training, Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World training and the Circles Program,
which is consistent with the Safe Community Task Force recommendation regarding a
major City-wide human relations effort.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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
Chapter 21.5(1) Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
September 16, 2010
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