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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2004
INVOCATION
Reverend Jerry E. Oakland, Pastor of St. Luke's United Methodist Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Apples for Students (June and July, 2004)
Grand Excursion 2004
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 6/9 and 6/21; Building Code Board of Appeals of 6/28; Cable TV
T eleprogramming Commission of 6/1; City Council of 6/21 and 6/29; Civil Service
Commission of 5/19; Community Development Advisory Commission of 6/9; Housing
Commission of 5/25;
Carnegie Stout Public Library Update from Meeting of May 27, 2004 and June 24, 2004
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of June 7, 2004 and List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for month ending May 31, 2004 (on file in City Clerk's Office)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2.
Notice of Claims/Suits
Arlene Bovee for vehicle damage; Craig Christ vs. City of Dubuque for property
damage; James Fuerstenberg for personal injury; Martha L. Mills for personal injury;
Rick D. Mueller for vehicle damage; Amanda Schaver for vehicle damage; Nancy
Williams for personal injury; Wells Fargo Bank vs. City of Dubuque, et af;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
Arlene Bovee for vehicle damage; Timothy G. Clark for personal injury; James
Fuerstenberg for personal injury; Martha L. Mills for personal injury; Amanda Schaver
for vehicie damage; Nancy L. Williams for personal injury;
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Dale Hefel for property
damage and directing the Finance Department to issue payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance to Issue Payment
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Iowa Department of Economic Development
Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development congratulating the
City on the successful completion of the Community Economic Betterment Account
(CEBA) Project with Trilog, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Iowa Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Funding and
Agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Dubuque County Board of
Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
(CLPPP) and a renewed agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association for services
related to the CLPPP.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign a contract with the
Dubuque County Board of Health and an agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse
Association
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5.
Interagency Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque County
Board of Health for Inspection of Pools and Spas in Dubuque County
City manager recommending approval of an Interagency Agreement with the Dubuque
County Board of Health for the inspection and enforcement of swimming pools and
spas.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the preliminary design of Iowa Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial).
RESOLUTION Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for the
preliminary design of Iowa Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial)
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Union of Operating
Engineers
City Manager recommending approval of a three-year agreement with the International
Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758.
RESOLUTION Approving agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign the agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Service Agreement with TRICOR Safety Consulting
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with TRICOR Safety Consulting
Services to provide hazardous communication training and to develop an emergency
action plan for the Operations and Maintenance Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
Letter of Understanding - Dubuque Professional Firefighter's Association
City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Understanding with the Firefighter's
Association to provide payroll deduction services for the FIREPAC Check-Dff Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
City Manager Employment Agreement
Submittal of the Thirteenth Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement
for approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Police Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) in the amount of $1 ,481 ,000 for the program year beginning July 1,2004 and
ending June 30, 2005.
RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of a Community Development Block Grant
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Hy-Vee
Communication from Hy-Vee requesting to purchase a portion of Railroad Avenue
between Harrison Street and West Locust Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Business License Transfer
Request of the Dubuque County Historical Society to transfer their liquor license to the
Taste of Dubuque site on August 4, 2004.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of two renewal cigarette licenses to Jym's Bar
and the Midway Hotel/Hoffman House,
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer (5-Day Special Event) to
Dubuque Jaycees (Tents A, B and C); Class "C" Beer Permit to Cedar Cross Amoco
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Toreros,
Knicker's Saloon, Walnut Tap, Fischer Lanes, Diamond Jo Casino Portside, and The
Clubhouse; Class "B" Native Wine Permit to Basket Expressions; and Class "E" Liquor
License to Hy-Vee #1 and #2
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Commission:
Five Flags Civic Center Commission (One three-year unexpired term which will expire
6/29106; Three three-year terms which will expire 6/29/07 - terms of Nauman, Bakke,
Brannon)
Applicants: Rod Bakke, Michael P. Brannon
Appointments to the following Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission (Two three-year terms which will expire 7/1/07
{Jackson Park District- term of BicheIl and West 11th District- Term of Whalen]; One
unexpired three year term through 7/1/05)
Applicants: David Stuart for Jackson Park, Timothy Goen and John Whalen for West 11th
Street
Investment Oversight Commission (Two three-year terms which will expire 7/1/07)
Applicants: Stephen Reisdorf; Gary Ruden
Zoning Advisory Commission (Two three-year terms which will expire 7/1/07)
Applicants: Eugene Bird, Jeff Stiles
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1.
Blanche Avenue - Request to Vacate
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from John M. Lanser and
Jean M. Mastin to vacate and purchase a portion of Blanche Avenue from VIvian
Avenue west 250 feet and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated Blanche Avenue from Vivian
Avenue west 250 feet
ORDINANCE Vacating Blanche Avenue from VIvian Avenue west 250 feet
RESOLUTION Disposing of City Interest in Lot 136A of Maple Leaf Addition in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Motion B; Motion A
2.
Lease Agreement - Dubuque Casino Hotel, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a lease agreement and parking use
agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Casino Hotel, LLC for the lease
of property adjacent to Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by lease and parking use
agreement with Dubuque Casino Hotel, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1.
Citizen Request
Request of John Osterhaus, 2530 Elm Street, to address the Council regarding junk in
the yard at 2524 Elm Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Citizen Communication
Communication from Tana Tigges, P.C.S., requesting to address the Council regarding
the City's ordinance on tattooing.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.
Communication from Bob Felderman, President of Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.,
requesting reappointment of Council Member Ann Michalski to the Main Street Board of
Directors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointment
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Fifth and Bell Street Signage
City Manager recommending approval of the installation of stop signs for east and west
traffic on Fifth Street and that Bell Street traffic be allowed to proceed without any stop
or yield signs.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-214 thereof providing for the addition of stop
signs on East Fifth Street
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-214 thereof providing for the deletion of stop
signs at the intersection of East Fifth Street and Bell Street
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-216 thereof providing for the deletion of a yield
sign at the intersection of East Fifth Street and Bell Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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 maybe taken at this time on your comments because of the notice
requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
Jeanne F. Schneider
July 1, 2004
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