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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2007
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Reverend Doctor Jim Dotson, Grandview United Methodist Church
PROCLAMATIONS
United States Army Month (June 11 – 17, 2007)
PRESENTATION
Presentation to the Citizens of Dubuque from the Officers and Men of the USS Dubuque
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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
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 4/24; City Council of 5/21; Electrical
Code Board of 5/14; Enterprise Zone Commission of 5/8; Historic Preservation
Commission of 5/17; Plumbing Board of 5/16; Transit Board of 5/14
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Jwan E. Brookins for vehicle damage; Christy Link for personal injury; Lauren Schrup
for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
City Attorney advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Jwan Brookins
for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Snow Removal Assessments
City Manager recommending approval of the final assessment schedule for the 2006 –
2007 Snow Removal and Right-of-Way Obstruction Removal in the amount of
$6,792.59.
RESOLUTION
Adopting the final assessment schedule for the Snow Removal
Assessment – Right-of-Way Obstruction Removal Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Cooperative Traffic Paint and Pavement Markings Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Traffic Paint and Pavement Markings
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the City of Asbury.
RESOLUTION
Approving Traffic Paint and Pavement Markings Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and the City of Asbury
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Crescent Community Health Center Parking Lot
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Crescent Community Health Center
Parking Lot Project as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc., in the final contract
amount of $127,552.28.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Crescent Community Health Center Parking Lot Project
and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Loras Boulevard Traffic Signalization Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Loras Boulevard Traffic Signalization
Project as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc., in the final contract amount of
$289,081.02.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Loras Boulevard Traffic Signalization Project and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. 2411 Central – Request to Demolish
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of a request from Lynn and
Amy Schmitz to demolish the condemned building located at 2411 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Millworking Historic District Nomination
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of History Pays! to prepare the
National Register of Historic Places nomination for the proposed Millworking Historic
District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Shot Tower Archeological Survey – Contract Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the contract with Great
Lakes Archeological Research Center for additional services associated with the Shot
Tower Archeological Investigation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. National League of Cities Application for Technical Assistance
City Manager recommending approval to respond to a request for proposals for NLC
technical assistance in support of youth leadership development activities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board
City Manager transmitting information about the Municipal Housing Agency Governing
Board and the 2006 HUD Appropriation Act which has eliminated the need for the board
and advising that the Housing Commission has decided to continue with the board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Washington Neighborhood Visioning Consultant
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of MSA Professionals to conduct
the Washington Neighborhood visioning process in the amount of $10,292.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Fiscal Year 2008 Arts and Culture Funding Program
Arts and Culture Affairs Advisory Commission recommending approval of eleven Fiscal
Year 2008 Arts and Culture Operating Support funding requests and authorization for
the City Manager to sign the funding agreements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Fiscal Year 2008 Special Projects Arts and Culture Grants
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Fiscal
Year 2008 Arts and Culture Grants for Special Projects and authorization for the City
Manager to sign the grant agreements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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15. Government Finance Officers Association – Certificate of Achievement
City Manager advising that the City has received the Government Finance Officers
Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the nineteenth consecutive year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Grandview Avenue Pet Park
Communication from Dave Kelley, 3249 Bittersweet Lane, in support of the Grandview
Avenue Pet Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Sidewalks on John F. Kennedy Road
Communication from Ann Cook, 1590 Kane Street, in support of the installation of
sidewalks along John F. Kennedy Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Traffic Light Synchronization on Locust Street
Communication from Karl Stieglitz, 533 Lowell Street, regarding removal of the
synchronization of lights on Locust Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
19. Cell Phone Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of ComElec-US Cellular for the
City’s basic cellular phone service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
RESOLUTION
Approving public improvement contracts and bonds
-- City Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction Project
-- 2007 Asphalt Paving Project
-- Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project
--Third Floor Office Expansion Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
21. Liquor License Transfer
Request of the Rotary Club of Dubuque to transfer their liquor license to A.Y. McDonald
Park on June 13, 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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22. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of Class “B” Beer Permit to Catfish Festival; and
Class “C” Beer Permit to McCann’s Service, Inc.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License to Days Inn/Spirits
Bar and Grill; Special Class “C” Liquor License (5-Day Special Event) to Dubuque
Jaycees and Dubuque Family Restaurant; Class “B” Wine Permit to Ooh La La; and
Class “WBN” Native Wine Permit to Dubuque American Lady
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. York and Curtis Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the York and
Curtis Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project and that a public hearing on the plans
and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for June 18, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the York and Curtis Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the York and Curtis Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the York and Curtis Street Storm
Sewer Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/18/07
2. Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Star Brewery
Drive Construction Project and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost be set for June 18, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Star Brewery Construction
Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/18/07
3. Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp – Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be re-set for June 18, 2007, to
consider the sale of not to exceed $25,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Bonds.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a hearing on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $25,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, of Dubuque, Iowa,
and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/18/07
4. Release and Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Easement – Raven Oaks
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 18, 2007 to consider
vacating and relocating a portion of an existing sanitary sewer easement and to vacate
a utility easement in Lot 4 of Raven Oaks No. 2 and Lots 1 and 2 of Raven Oaks Place.
RESOLUTION
Of intent to dispose of interest and release a portion of an existing 20-
foot wide sanitary sewer easement, a 25-foot access and utility easement, and a 5-foot
utility easement on Lot 4 of Raven Oaks No. 2 and Lots 1 and 2 of Raven Oaks Place in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/18/07
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.
Park and Recreation Commission
Three 3-year terms through June 30, 2010 (Terms of Lyness, Harjehausen, and Hoffman)
Applicants:
Karen Lyness, Paul Hoffman, Gary Harjehausen
TV Cable Regulatory Commission
Two 3-year expired terms through June 30, 2010 (Terms of Pratt and Stevens)
Applicant:
Kevin Stevens
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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. Vacate of Kerper Boulevard Property
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Union-Hoermann
Press to vacate a portion of Kerper Boulevard that abuts the existing Union-Hoermann
facility at 2175 Kerper Boulevard and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of proposed vacated portion of Kerper Boulevard in Block
19 of River Front Subdivision No. 3
RESOLUTION
Vacating a portion of Kerper Boulevard in Block 19 of River Front
Subdivision No. 3
RESOLUTION
Disposing of City interest in Lot 1A, Block 19, River Front Subdivision
No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
2. Interstate Power Company – Permanent Easement
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of granting a permanent
easement to Interstate Power Company in the Port of Dubuque and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Disposing of an interest in real property by easement to Interstate Power
and Light Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. Ice Harbor Transient Boat Dock Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the Ice Harbor Transient Boat Dock Project and City
Manager recommending approval and further recommending that the date for the
receipt of bids be revised to June 21, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Ice Harbor Transient Boat Dock Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the re-advertisement for bids for the Ice Harbor Transient Boat
Dock Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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4. Decorative Concrete Repair and Maintenance Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the Decorative Concrete Repair and Maintenance
Project and City Manager recommending approval and further recommending that the
date for the receipt of bids be revised to June 21, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Decorative Concrete Repair and Maintenance Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the re-advertisement for bids for the Decorative Concrete
Repair and Maintenance Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
5. Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the Third Street Overpass Lighting Project and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign System Design
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign System Design
Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approvingplans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign System
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. Citizen Request
Communication from Betty Leibfried, 888 Barbaralee, and Veronica Bender, 895
Barbaralee, requesting to address the City Council regarding the storm retention basin
behind their homes on Barbaralee Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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2. Purchase of Property – 1126 White Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a vacant building located at
1126 White Street from the Dubuque Community School Board as part of the
Washington Neighborhood revitalization effort.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. University Avenue Reconstruction Project
City Manager submitting a response to the communication from Dean Rampson
regarding the University Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
4. Final Plat – Asbury Plaza Business Park
City Manager recommending approval of a 180 day extension and re-approval of the
final plat of Asbury Plaza Business Park as requested by Wendell Corey, Motor City,
LLC.
RESOLUTION
Re-approving the final plat of Asbury Plaza Business Park First Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. 409 Burch Street (Tabled from December 18, 2006 City Council Meeting)
City Manager recommending that City Attorney Barry Lindahl be directed to restart the
property acquisition process for the residence located at 409 Burch Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Remove from Table; Concur
6. US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Improvements – Phase II Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the US 20 (Devon Drive to
Menards) Capacity Improvements – Phase II Project to Voltmer, Inc., in the amount of
$268,740.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the US 20 (Devon Drive to
Menards) Capacity Improvement Project – Phase II, Traffic Signal and Intelligent
Transportation System Improvements (STP-A-020-9(187)—22-31)
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.
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