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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
INVOCATION
Sr. Joy Peterson, President of the Sisters of the Presentation
PROCLAMATIONS
Constitution Week (September 17 - 23,2004)
Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 3, 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
City Council of 9/7 and 9/13; Transit Board of 5/13; Zoning Advisory Commission of 9/1
Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
August 31,2004 (on file in City Clerk's Office)
Printed City Council Proceedings of August, 2004
Library Board of Trustees Update from meeting of September 2, 2004
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
2.
Notice of Claims/Suits
Milt Avenarius for property damage; Mike Bisdorf for property damage; Lisa Brissey for
vehicle damage; Theresa Holland for vehicle damage; Jeff Hoyne for vehicle damage;
Ferdinand Krawczuk for vehicle damage; Peak Financial Partners vs. City of Dubuque
Housing Services et al; Jeff Reuter for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
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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:
William Brenner for personal injury; Lisa Brissey for vehicle damage; Constance Gibbs
for vehicle damage; Ferdinand Krawczuk for vehicle damage; and Jeff Reuter for
property damage
Corporation Counsel recommending that the claim of Theresa Holland for vehicle
damage be referred to WC Stewart Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3.
Arts and Culture Funding
Communications from Jennie Bailey, Executive Director of the Iowa Museum
Association; Ron Schardt, 3610 Hillcrest Road; John Duggleby, McFarland, Wisconsin;
Randy Etheredge, Trustee - Dubuque Museum of Art; John Schmidt, Vice President-
Dubuque Museum of Art; Bob Woodward, Woodward Communications; Randy
Lengeling, 1165 Arrowhead Drive; Paul Hemmer, 2375 Simpson; William Intrilligator,
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, in support of funding for the Arts and Culture
organizations.
4.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 329
Communication from Wayne Strohmeyer, President of Amalgamated Transit Union
Local 329, regarding benefits for part-time Keyline bus drivers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5.
Stipulation of Settlement
Corporation Counsel submitting the Stipulation of Settlement of two tax assessment
appeals.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6.
State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the West
Eleventh Street Historic District and Langworthy Historic District have been listed in the
National Register of Historic Places effective August 12, 2004.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Royal Oaks Condominium Project
City Manager submitting information on the amount of public input the City has received
regarding the Royal Oaks Condominium Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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Employee Assistance Program Services
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Mercy Medical Center to
provide employee assistance services for City of Dubuque employees and their family
members for Fiscal Year 2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Administrative Services Fee Renewal - Workers' Compensation
City Manager recommending approval of the administrative services fee submitted by
Alternative Services Concepts (ASC) for administration of the City's workers'
compensation claims.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds - Stealth Race Cars Property EDI
Project
City Manager recommending approval of the publication of a Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Intent to Request Release of Funds for the
Stealth Race Cars Property Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of
Funds for the Stealth Race Cars Property EDI Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
City Manager recommending approval of the Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, which
is required by the regulations governing the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Project (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2003 and concluding
June 30, 2004
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Street Finance Report
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2004 Street
Finance Report for submittal to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2004 Street Finance Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Capital Improvement Program - Request for Reallocation of Funds
City Manager recommending approval of the reallocation of Fiscal Year 2005 Capital
Improvement Program funds for expansion of the Americas Hangar at the Dubuque
Regional Airport.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14.
Iowa Federal Recreation Trails Program
City Manager communication to the Iowa Federal Recreational Trails Program
encouraging support and approval of the City of Farley's request for funding for their
Heritage Trail Connection project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15.
Eagle Point Park Pavilions
Communication from the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AlA Iowa)
advising that Eagle Point Park Shelters have been nominated and selected as notable
buildings of the 20th Century.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Sidewalks - Asbury Road
Communication from Bobby Marten submitting a petition to require sidewalks on the
north side of Asbury Road from John F. Kennedy Road to the Northwest Arterial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Professional Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Professional Services Agreement and
payment of $9,898.40 to Steven Ulstad Architects for services and expenses related to
the Police Department remodeling project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
KFXA-TV Tower Rental
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of a lease for $12,000 a year
with KFXA-TV to rent additional tower space for a second antenna to support the Police
Department mobile radio system.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Legislative Correspondence
Communications to Senator Charles Grassley, Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman
Jim Nussle regarding FEMA reimbursement for flood related damages.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of Class "C" Beer Permits to Molo Oil Company
and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of Class "C" Beer/Liquor License permits to
Angie's Bar, Happy's Place, Carlos O'Kellys, Fat Tuesday's, Grand Tap, One Flight Up;
Special Class "C" Wine Permit to Grape Harbor; Class "B" Wine Permit to Wal-Mart
Supercenter
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Commission:
Housing Commission (One 3-year unexpired term through 8/17/05)
Applicant: Angela Mozena
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Civic Center Commission (One unexpired 3-year term through 6/29/06)
Applicants: Brian D. Hutchins, Bryce Parks
Housing Advisory Trust Fund Committee (One 3-year term through 9/7/07 - Term of J.
Walsh)
Applicant: John V. Walsh
Mechanical Code Board (Three 3-year terms through 3/16/07 - Terms of Kelly, Papin and
one vacancy)
Applicants: Chuck Bandy, David Cleek, Michael P. Kelly, Sean O'Malley, Paul Papin (also on
Plumbing Board)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1.
Cedar Lake Plaza Planned Unit Development (PUD) District
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider an amendment to the Cedar Lake
Plaza Planned Unit Development (PUD) District as requested by Rick
Anderson/Anderson/Schaul Carwash Corporation and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, with conditions.
Communication from Clark Payne, President of the Turnberry Condominium Owners
Association, in opposition to the proposed Cedar Lake Plaza Planned Unit Development
(PUD) amendment.
Communication from Howard McLean and Dorothy McLean in opposition to the
proposed amendment to the Cedar Lake Plaza Planned Unit Development (PUD)
District.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances providing for the amendment of Ordinance 63-97, which adopted
regulations for hereinafter described property located at Cedar Lake Plaza, 395 Cedar
Cross Road, in a PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PC Planned
Commercial designation
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
55 West 32od Street - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 55
West 32nd Street from AG Agricultural District and R-1 Residential District to HI Heavy
Industrial District as requested by North End Wrecking, Inc., and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval, with conditions.
Communication from Richard Koob, 330 Olympic Heights, in opposition to the proposed
rezoning at 55 West 32nd Street.
Communication from Paul J. Uhlrich in opposition to the proposed rezoning at 55 West
32nd Street.
Communication from AI Hughes, representing residents of the area known as Olympic
Heights, in opposition to the rezoning request of Mr. Roger Kunde and submitting a
petition signed by the residents.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 55 West
32nd Street from AG Agricultural District to HI Heavy Industrial District, with conditions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3366 Crescent Ridge - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 3366
Crescent Ridge from R-1 Residential District to CS Commercial Service District as
requested by Burt Steve & Sons Garage and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, with conditions.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3366
Crescent Ridge from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Service
and Wholesale District, with conditions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2018 Grace Street - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 2018
Grace Street from R-1 Residential District to ID Institutional District as requested by the
University of Dubuque, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2018
Grace Street from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to ID Institutional District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2184 Bennett Street - Request to Rezoning
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 2184
Bennett Street from R-1 Residential District to ID Institutional District as requested by
the University of Dubuque, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2184
Bennett Street from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to ID Institutional District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
300 - 400 South Locust - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 300 -
400 South Locust from LI Light Industrial to C-3 General Commercial District as
requested by Hy-Vee, Inc., and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 300
South Locust Street from LI Light Industrial District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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HI Heavy Industrial District - Text Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a text amendment to add retail
sales and service as a conditional use in the HI Heavy Industrial District as requested
by Tschiggfrie Excavating, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Section 3-4.2(d) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
adding retail sales and service use as a conditional use in the HI Heavy Industrial
Zoning Districts
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Railroad Avenue - Request to Vacate
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Hy-Vee to vacate a
portion of Railroad Avenue and City Manager recommending approval and that the
purchase price be established at $100,000, plus the relocation of all utilities, platting,
publication and filing fees.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated Railroad Avenue from Locust Street
to Harrison Street
ORDINANCE Vacating Railroad Avenue from Locust Street to Harrison Street
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 1A of Eagles Place in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Motion B; Motion A
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Associates Drive - Request to Vacate
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from THE CU-LlNK, Inc.,
to vacate and purchase a portion of Associates Drive abutting Lot 8 of Medical
Associates Subdivision No.2 and City Manager recommending approval and that the
purchase price be established at $6,231, plus platting, publication and filing fees.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated portion of Associates Drive abutting
Lot 8 of Medical Associates Subdivision No.2
ORDINANCE Vacating a portion of Associates Drive abutting Lot 8 of Medical
Associates Subdivision No.2
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 8A of Medical Associates Subdivision
No.2, Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Motion B; Motion A
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Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the first amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2005 budget and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30,
2005
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
2004 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project #2
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on the 2004 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG
Project #2 and City Manager recommending award of the contract to Skyline
Construction in the amount of $31 ,830.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Marshall Park Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on the Marshall Park Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project and City Manager recommending award of the contract to Fondell Excavating in
the amount of $89,766.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Arboretum Entrance Road Construction Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on the Arboretum Entrance Road Construction
Project and City Manager recommending award of the contract to Portzen Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $107,601.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
1.
Code of Ordinances - Chapter 5 - Alcoholic Beverages
City Manager recommending approval of two ordinance changes to help reduce the
availability and over indulgence of alcohol.
Communication from Rick Merfeld, Director of Residence Life - University of Dubuque,
in support of the proposed ordinances.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 5 Alcoholic Beverages of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by enacting a new Section 5-9 prohibiting buffet sales of alcoholic liquor,
wine or beer
ORDINANCE Chapter 5 Alcoholic Beverages of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is amended by adding the definitions of restaurant and kitchen facility to
Section 5-2 and amending Section 5-7.2 prohibiting persons under the legal age from
remaining on the premises where alcoholic liquor is sold or dispensed thirty minutes
after any restaurant on the licensed premises is closed
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Iowa Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial) - Phase I Consultant Selection (Tabled on
September 7,2004)
City Manager submitting additional information regarding the inclusion of a construction
contractor on the engineering consultant project team for the Iowa Highway 32
(Southwest Arterial) Phase I - Preliminary Engineering Design Services project.
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Earth Tech, Inc., partnered
with Durrant Architects, as the consultant for the Iowa Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial)
Phase I - Preliminary Engineering Design Services project.
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Approve
Downtown Conservation District - Dubuque Community School District (Third
Reading)
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 11 (Building Regulations) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances regarding the Downtown Neighborhood Conservation District
Communication from John Burgart, Dubuque Community School Superintendent,
regarding the School District request.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion A (Third Reading)
Downtown Conservation District Regulations
City Manager recommending approval of procedures for review of Conservation District
projects of state and other local governmental units.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 11 (Building Regulations) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances regarding Conservation Districts
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Dubuque Community School District
Communication from John Burgart, Superintendent of the Dubuque Community School
District, expressing appreciation to the City for providing playground improvements and
equipment at Bryant and Table Mound Elementary Schools.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
Communication from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
advising that the City of Dubuque Police Department has been awarded Reaccreditated
status.
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) 2003 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
September 16, 2004
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