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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
11/15/10
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
BRAIG
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Major Tom Mason, Salvation Army
PRESENTATION
International Livable Communities Award
PROCLAMATION
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Five Flags Theater 100 Anniversary Week (November 15 – 20, 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
Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 4/14; Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of
9/14; City Council of 11/1; Community Development Advisory Commission of 10/6;
Investment Oversight Commission of 10/27; Park and Recreation Commission of 10/12;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 11/3; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 10/27
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of October 18, 2010
Library Board of Trustees Update from the Meeting of September 30, 2010
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Daniel Stark 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: Donna
Cooksley for vehicle damage; Darlene Ryan for vehicle damage; Daniel Stark for
vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Human Rights Commission
Resignation of Katrina Wilberding from the Human Rights Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
4. Green Alley Project
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City Manager recommending acceptance of the Green Alley Project (15 – 16
between Washington and Elm Streets) as completed by Connolly Construction, Inc. in
the final contract amount of $164,306.81.
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RESOLUTION
Accepting the Green Alley Project (15 – 16 between Washington and
Elm Streets) and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Copper Field Subdivision – Acceptance of Public Improvements
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements which the
developer, Copper Mill Construction, has completed in Copper Field Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION
Accepting improvements in Copper Field Subdivision
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. 2010 Sidewalk Assessment
City Manager recommending approval of the levy of a special assessment for a public
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sidewalk replacement at 662 West 8 Street.
RESOLUTION
Adopting the final assessment schedule for the 2010 Sidewalk
Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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7. Census 2010 Final Participation Rates
City Manager submitting the Census 2010 final participation rates and a media release
from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Dubuque Levee and Floodwall Certification – PAL Progress Report #4
City Manager recommending approval of revised sections of the Operation and
Maintenance Manual and the revised Emergency Flood Control Plan, both dated
October 2010, and transmittal of the City of Dubuque's Provisionally Accredited Levee
(PAL) Progress Report #4 to FEMA for certification of the Dubuque levee and floodwall
system along the Mississippi River.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. South Siegert Farm Lease Extension
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment of the farm lease with William
and Janet Siegert for the South Siegert Farm to extend the lease to March 1, 2012.
RESOLUTION
Approving an amendment to the farm lease between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and William and Janet Siegert
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. AmeriCorps Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of the grant application to the
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services for the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Sisters of Charity – Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment
License Agreements between the City and the Sisters of Charity.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting the September 30, 2010 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Financial Report
City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Financial Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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14. Green and Healthy Homes Initiative
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a letter of commitment to
become a Green and Healthy Homes Pilot City through the National Green and Healthy
Homes Initiative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Special Assessment
City Manager recommending approval of the levy of a special assessment for non-
payment of a Settlement Order against Julie LeClere, 2489 Hempstead Street.
RESOLUTION
Adopting the schedule of special assessment for a lien against the
property and directing the City Clerk to certify the schedule of assessment to the County
Treasurer and to publish notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. Sustainable Dubuque VISTA Position
City Manager recommending approval of the extension of the Sustainable Dubuque
VISTA position for one year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. U.S. Conference of Mayors
Communication from Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, releasing the two most
recent Brownfield publications in which Dubuque is featured.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Dubuque Initiatives
Communication from Dubuque Initiatives to Michael Brannon, Dubuque Community
School Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Mediacom
Communication from Lee Grassley, Mediacom Senior Manager – Government
Relations, advising of rate changes effective on or about December 1, 2010.
Communication from Lee Grassley, Mediacom Senior Manager – Government
Relations, advising of channel changes that will occur on or about December 20, 2010.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Citizen Communication
Communication and petition from Joan Wehrspann regarding recreational burning in the
City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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21. 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 $86,000 for Loras
College to purchase new studio cameras and a new production switcher.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. National Civic Review
City Manager transmitting information from the Fall 2010 special issue of National Civic
Review on the Civics of Sustainability, which includes an article written by Planning
Services Manager Laura Carstens entitled “Defining, Inspiring, and Implementing
Sustainability.”
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Signed Contracts
-- Cooperative Winter Road Maintenance Agreement
-- Catfish Lift Station Standby Generator Contract
-- Raymond Place / Maiden Lane Retaining Wall Repair Award Recording Memo
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Liquor License Transfer
Transfer of the liquor license of The Rotary Club of Dubuque to 700 Locust Street on
November 20/21 and November 22/23 for the Mercy Festival of Trees event.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit to Jumpin’ Jane’s
Indoor Party; and a Class “C” Beer Permit to Iowa Street Market and Plaza 20 / BP
Amoco
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” (Hotel/Motel) Liquor License to
Hotel Julien Dubuque, Grand Harbor Resort, and Holiday Inn Five Flags; a Class “C”
Beer/Liquor License to Yen Ching Restaurant and Bridge Restaurant; a Class “” Wine
Permit to Iowa Street Market; and a Class “WBN” Native Wine Permit to Dubuque Area
Chamber of Commerce
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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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 – End of Radford Court (Tabled from October 18, 2010)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from John Herrig /
Flint Drake / Radford Development, LLC, to rezone property located at the end of
Radford Court from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to R-4 Multi-Family
Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
Communication from Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens advising that 31.7% of
the adjacent property owners within 200 feet of the rezoning are in opposition; therefore,
a super-majority vote of the City Council is necessary to approve the rezoning request.
ORDINANCE
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the end of
Radford Court from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to R-4 Multi-Family
Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
(Super Majority Vote)
2. American Red Cross – Request to Amend ID Institutional District
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Mike
McDonough / American Red Cross to amend their ID Institutional District to modify
Section 2(D) Signs regarding allowed size, height and illumination.
ORDINANCE
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by providing for the amendment of Ordinance 49-86, which
established the American Red Cross ID Institutional District by modifying Section 2(D)
Signs regarding allowed size, height and illumination
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Unified Development Code – Text Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from the City of
Dubuque to amend Article 13 of the Unified Development Code to clarify the number of
bicycle parking spaces required for parking lots over 50 spaces and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by amending Article 13, Site Design Standards, to clarify the
number and location of bicycle parking spaces required for parking lots over 50 spaces
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Request to Annex – Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing 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 and City Manager recommending that
this item be tabled to December 20, 2010.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table to 12/20/10
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. Dubuque Industrial Center North – Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of the Dubuque Industrial Center
North First Addition (North Siegert Farm) and naming the new street Innovation Drive,
unless the City Council chooses a different name.
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RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Dubuque Industrial Center North First Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
2. RIO-CDBG Multi-Family Rental Unit Production
City Manager recommending approval of an application for $5.9 million of RIO-CDBG
Multi-Family Rental Unit Production – Round 3 funding to create multi-family rental units
in the Caradco Building.
RESOLUTION
Of support to the Iowa Department of Economic Development, on behalf
of Caradco Building, LLLP, for submittal of an application for a RIO-CDBG Disaster
Multi-Family Unit Production Round 3 Application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. Purchase of Transit Vehicles
City Manager recommending approval to incur costs for replacement of the Keyline bus
fleet and to add Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology on the buses.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the purchase of a new transit fleet and adding Intelligent
Transportation System Technologies (ITS)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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4. Purchase of Light Duty Transit Vehicles – Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for
the purpose of obtaining a Light Duty Sprinter vehicle purchasing contract that contains
the clean diesel engine option for Keyline Transit.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Southwest Arterial / Value Engineering Study Update
City Manager transmitting an update on the results of the preliminary design Value
Engineering evaluations for the Southwest Arterial project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Expansion of Washington Neighborhood Yard Lighting Initiative Program
City Manager recommending approval of expanding the Washington Neighborhood
Yard Lighting Initiative to older neighborhoods in the City as well as to the low/moderate
income (target areas) of the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Sustainability at Work Presentation
Presentation on “Sustainability at Work: How Sustainability is Enhancing Dubuque’s
Economic Competitiveness.”
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
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
November 10, 2010
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