10 4 10 Clerk's Skeleton NotesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION, OCTOBER 4, 2010
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL
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CITY MANAGER VAN I LLIGEN; CITY ATTORNE LINDAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to conduct a
closed session in accordance with Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa.
Motion to go into Closed Session
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, OCTOBER 4, 2010
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL
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PRESS : MAY &A L, COUNCI EMBERS, C NORS, JOI LY,ICH,
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CITY MANAGER VAN, / ILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEILINDAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to act upon
such business that may properly come before the City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Reverend Lynn Spicer, Faith Temple United Pentecostal Church
PRESENTATION
2010 Census Partnership Recognition
International Economic Development Council — Excellence in Economic Development
Award
PROCLAMATIONS
Week without Violence (October 10 —16, 2010)
White Cane Safety Day (October 15, 2010)
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National Save for Retirement Week (October 17 — 23, 2010)
Niemann -Pick Disease Awareness Month (October 2010)
Trick or Treat Night (0 , tober 31, 2010)
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of 9/20; Historic Preservation Commission of 9/16; Housing Commission of
8/24; Housing Commission Trust Fund of 8/27 and 9/23; Park and Recreation
Commission of 9/14
Library Board of Trustees Update from the meeting of August 26, 2010
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of September 7, 2010 (Work Session
and Regular Session)
2. Notice of Claims /Suits
Cyndi Harker for property damage; Donald Berg for vehicle damage; James Norman for
property damage
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: Dan and Molly
Fitzsimmons for property damage; Donald Berg for vehicle damage; Cyndi Harker for
property damage; James Norman for property damage
3. Pennsylvania Avenue — IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive — Safety Improvements Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Pennsylvania Avenue — IA 32 to
Vizaleea Drive — Safety Improvements Project as completed by McDermott Excavating
in the final contract amount of $316,390.70.
RESOLUTION _eo Accepting the Pennsylvania Avenue — IA 32 to Vizaleea
Drive — Safety Improvements Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to
the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Chavenelle Road Pavement Repair Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Chavenelle Road Pavement Repair
Project as completed by Horsfield Construction, Inc., in the final contract amount of
$37,986.10.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Chavenelle Road Pavement Repair Project
and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Third Street Overpass Wall and Sidewalk Repair Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Third Street Overpass Wall and
Sidewalk Repair Project as completed by Tschiggfrie excavating Company in the final
contract amount of $41,554.76.
RESOLUTION 5r27 Accepting Third Street Overpass Wall and Sidewalk
Repair Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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6. Rescind Lease Agreement — Dubuque Bruisers Football Team
City Manager recommending approval of rescinding the lease agreement between the
City and Dubuque Bruisers Football Team for a portion of Roosevelt Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. 2010 Census Awareness Campaign Summary
City Manager transmitting the Census 2010 Awareness Campaign Summary Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program and the Job Access Reverse Commute
Program
City Manager recommending approval of an application for a $225,907 grant from the
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) and a $30,058 grant from the Job Access
Reverse Commute Program.
RESOLUTION Authorizing an application for funding from the Iowa Clean
Air Attainment Program to create a bus route that serves the west end shopping centers
RESOLUTION Authorizing an application for continuation funding from the
Job Access Reverse Commute Program for a bus route serving the Industrial Park and
Industrial Park West
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
9. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Media release announcing that the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has
received a $205,500 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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10. Application for HUD Healthy Homes / Lead Paint Hazard Control Program Funding
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for continuation of the Lead Paint Hazard Control
Program.
RESOLUTION .9 7 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for a
HUD Lead Paint Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program Grant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
11. Crescent Community Health Center Federal Grant Renewal
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support for the Crescent Community
Health Center's Service Area Competition (SAC) Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Support for Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grant
Letter of support from the Health Services Department for the City of Dubuque's
application for a Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Government Finance Officers Association
Communication from the Government Finance Officers Association advising that the
City has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current budget
and that a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation has been presented to
Budget Director Jennifer M. Larson.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Office of the Governor
Communication from Govern Chester J. Culver and Lt Governor Patty Judge informing
Paul Schultz that he has been appointed as a member of the Green Advisory
Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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15. Re- Lighting the FifthStreet Ramp and Locust Street Ramp
City Manager recommending approval of two contracts with TwistHDM /Limelight for
replacement lighting in the Fifth Street Ramp and the Locust Street Ramp.
RESOLUTION Re- Lighting the 5 Street Ramp and Locust Street Ramp
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. Plat of Survey — Dubuque Technology Park #3
City Manager recommending approval of a plat to subdivide Lot 1 of the Dubuque
Technology Park #3 to accommodate the development plans submitted by Conlon
Johnson Development, LLC for the Sedgwick expansion.
RESOLUTION 3� Approving plat of survey of Lot 1 of 1 and Lot 2 of 1 in
Dubuque Technology Park #3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
17. Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
Communication from the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in support of the City of Dubuque's technical appeal
of the FEMA preliminary DFIRM.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. International Economic Development Council
Media release from the International Economic Development Council announcing that
the City of Dubuque has received an Excellence in Economic Development Award for
the Historic Roshek Building Redevelopment in the category of Public- Private
Partnerships.
Press release announcing that the greater Dubuque Development Corporation was
recognized for Excellence in Economic Development for their Dubuque Works — A
Workforce Initiative in the category of Human Capital fromm the International Economic
Development Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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19. Historic Millwork District Complete Streets TIGER Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the final TIGER grant funding agreement for
the Historic Millwork District Complete Streets Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. All -Star Community for Sustainability Initiative
Press release announcing that the Iowa League of Cities has recognized the City of
Dubuque as a 2010 All -Star Community for its sustainability initiative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. RECAT Grant Application for Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
City Manager recommending approval of a Notice of Intent to Apply form and Resolution for
a RECAT grant application for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project to Vision Iowa.
RESOLUTION � Support of RECAT Program Application for funding for
the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
22. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Supplemental Grant Award
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of the supplemental grant
agreement with the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service for the City of Dubuque
AmeriCorps Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Open Burning
Communication from Joan E. Wehrspann, P.O. Box 632, regarding open burning.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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24. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION .99/ Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy-
Vee Gas #2 and Holy Ghost Church
RESOLUTION ,� 9/ Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Be liquor License
to Denny's Lux Club and Loras College; and a Class "WBN Native Wi Solon
Langworthy House
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
This agenda item is being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Amended and Restated Development Agreement — Conlon Johnson Development,
LLC
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 18, 2010 to
consider an Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Conlon / Johnson to
accommodate the Company's continued growth in the Technology Park.
RESOLUTION 37 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real
estate and fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations
and the execution of an Amended and Restated Development Agreement relating
thereto with Conlon Johnson Development, LLC, and providing for the publication of
notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
10/18/10
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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.
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
One 3 -year term through September 8, 2013 (Term of Walsh)
Applicant:
John Walsh, 3116 Spring Valley Road
Appointments to the following Boards /Commissions:
Airport Commission
One 4 -year term through September 14, 2012 (Term of Czeshinski)
Applicants:
Dan Nicholson, 889 Walker Street
Amy Wagner, 4555 Camelot Drive
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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
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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.
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
One 3 -year term through September 8, 2013 (Term of Walsh)
Applicant:
John Walsh, 3116 Spring Valley Road
Appointments to the following Boards /Commissions:
Airport Commission
One 4 -year term through September 14, 2012 (Term of Czeshinski)
Applicants:
Dan Nicholson, 889 Walker Street
Amy Wagner, 4555 Camelot Drive
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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
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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. Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report
Keith Rahe, Convention and Visitors Bureau, to provide a verbal quarterly report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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2. Upper Main Street National Register of Historic Places District
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of an amendment to the
Upper Main Street National Register of Historic Places District to include 909 Main
Street (the Fischer Building), 951 Main Street, 955 Main Street and 965 Main Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Schroeder - Kleine Grocer Company Warehouse and M.M. Walker Company
Warehouse
Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the Schroeder - Kleine Grocer
Company Warehouse and M.M. Walker Company Warehouse be nominated to the
National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. Walker's Shoe Store
Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the Walker Shoe Store building
be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Washington Street and East 22 Street Historic District
Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the Washington Street and East
22 " Street Historic District be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Historic Millwork District Parking
City Manager recommending approval of an Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance
for the Alamo site in the Historic Millwork District to develop parking to support
redevelopment of the District.
RESOLUTION , 3 ?7 Approving an agreement for purchase of real estate in
the Historic Millwork District, City of Dubuque, Iowa, commonly referred to as the Alamo
site, from Warehouse Redevelopment, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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7. Lot One, LLC Settlement Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Settlement / Acknowledgement Agreement
of Lot One, LLC, and communication from Joseph Zwack, Lot One, LLC, regarding the
Alcohol Compliance Settlement Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Safe Community Advisory Committee
City Manager recommending approval of the creation of the Safe Community Advisory
Committee.
ORDINANCE SS / '' Creating a Safe Community Advisory Committee
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Suspend the Readings Final Reading and Adopt
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9. Iowa Great Places Video
City Manager transmitting information on the City of Dubuque's Iowa Great Places
Designation and the Iowa Great Places Video.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
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10. Continued Implementation of IBM Smarter City Partnership
City Manager recommending continued implementation of the Smarter City Partnership
with IBM into the area of vehicle miles traveled.
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
Motion to go into Closed Session at `�' ✓�
Motion to adjourn at
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