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Proof of Publication for Council Proceedings 5 2 11CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on May 2, 2011 in the His- toric Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Sut- ton, Braig, Connors, Jones, Resnick, City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Council Mem- ber Lynch 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 was pro- vided by Father Tom Zinkula of Holy Spirit Pastorate. SWEARING IN Mayor Pro -Tem Lynn Sutton PROCLAMATIONS Bike to Work Week (May 16 -20, 2011) was accepted by Mike Loebach and Candace Eudaley, Co- Chairs of the Bike to Work Week Committee for the Tri- State Trails Vision, 7600 Commerce Park; National Train Day (May 7, 2011) was ac- cepted by Ed Sheppley, 2590 St. Anne Drive, and Jack Paisley, 816 Euclid Street; Preser- vation Month (May 2011) was accepted by Historic Preservation Commission Chairper- son David Kavitter. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents. adopt the resolutions and dis- pose of as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Braig regr.ested ( #21) Serve America be held for separate discus- sion. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Adviso- ry Commission 3/22; City Council of 4/18; Historic Preservation Commission of 4/21; Housing Commissim of 3/29; Human Rghts Commission of :/10; Long Range Planiing net for vehicle dam- age; Janice Leonard - Harrington for personal injury; Carolyn Leute for personal injury; Joyce Terris for proper- ty damage; Lois Weinschenk for prop- erty damage. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. Mediacom: Communi- cation from Mediacom Senior Manager of Government Relations Lee Grassley advising the City of Dubuque of changes in program- ming. Upon motion the document was re- ceived and filed. United States Depart- ment of State: Commu- nication from Kerri- Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and Interna- tional Environmental and Scientific Affairs, responding to the City's request for a Supplemental Environ- mental Impact State- ment (EIS) for the Key- stone XL pipeline. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Civic Center Commis- sion: Communication from Marilynne Field submitting her resigna- tion from the Civic Center Commission. Upon motion the docu- ment was received and filed and the resigna- tion accepted. Substance Abuse Services Center (SASC): Substance Abuse Services Center Executive Director Di- ane K. Thomas submit- ting the SASC Third Quarter Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Pro- gram: City Manager recommending appro- val of the execution of the amendments to the contracts for the Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Program awards through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Purchase of Property - 1753 Washington Street: City Manager recommending pur- chase of property at 1753 Washington Street for deconstruc- tion and removal. Upon tems, and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopt- ed. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT): City Manager recom- mending approval of a five -year agreement with the Iowa Depart- ment of Transportation (IDOT) for mainte- nance and repair of pri- mary highways within the City's corporate limits. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed, and ap- proved. Paragon Square Ur- ban Revitalization Area Plan: Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recom- mending approval of the proposed Paragon Square Urban Revitali- zation Area Plan advis- ing that it is consistent with the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed. Plat of Survey - Youtzy Subdivision: Zoning Advisory Com- mission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for the Youtzy Subdivision as request- ed by Davie Schneider and Ricky Youtzy. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 145- 11 Approving the Plat of Survey of Youtzy Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Request for Proposals - City Hall Cooling Up- grade Design: City Manager recommend- ing approval to issue a Request for Proposals for the City Hall Cool- ing Upgrade Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. Bee Branch Creek Re- storation Project - Pur- chase of 507 Garfield Avenue: City Manager recommending pur- chase of commercial property at 507 Gar- field Avenue from IBC Sales Corporation (Continental Baking Co.) at the appraised value of $250,000 for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolu- tion No. 146 -11 Approv- ing the acquisition of real estate owned by :r. IBC Sales Corporation in the City of Dubuque was adopted. Bee Branch Creek Re- storation Project - Pur- chase 1502 Maple Street: City Manager recommending appro- val to establish the fair market value of 1502 Maple Street at the ap- praised value of STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: May 11, 2011, and for which the charge is $300.70. Subscribed to before me Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this /'3 day of / '- j , 20/7 . - MARY K. WEBTERMEI r Commission Number 164 larger national cities and presented Mayor Buol with a Certificate of Appreciation from Senator Charles Grass - ley. Motion carried 6 -0. Iowa Finance Authori- ty (IFA): City Manager submitting a communi- cation from David Vaske, Tax Credit Man- ager for the Iowa Fi- CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION resolutions, set the public hearings as indi- cated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6 -0. US Hwy 61 / 151 Ca- pacity Improvements: City Manager recom- mending initiation of U proving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Ur- ban Renewal District. Seconded by Braig. Kelly Hingtgen, 3416 Foothill Street, ex- pressed concerns about her belief that the City was incurring debt. City Manager otary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. 5) Selection of the ap- pointment schedule for a mid - September start date. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6 -0. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: City Attorney submit- ting a draft amend- ment to the Long Range Planning Advi- sory Commission ordi- that public input be sought before any fu- ture action is taken. Jack Dunwoody, 2205 Rhomberg Avenue, suggested reuse of the former City Garage as a possible glass recy- cling center that could provide job assistance as is done in some oth- er cities. • CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on May 2, 2011 in the His- toric Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Sut- ton, Braig, Connors, Jones, Resnick, City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Council Mem- ber Lynch 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 was pro- vided by Father Tom Zinkula of Holy Spirit Pastorate. SWEARING IN Mayor Pro-Tem Lynn Sutton PROCLAMATIONS Bike to Work Week (May 16-20, 2011) was accepted by Mike Loebach and Candace Eudaley, Co -Chairs of the Bike to Work Week Committee for the Tri- State Trails Vision, 7600 Commerce Park; National Train Day (May 7, 2011) was ac- cepted by Ed Sheppley, 2590 St. Anne Drive, and Jack Paisley, 816 Euclid Street; Preser- vation Month (May 2011) was accepted by Historic Preservation Commission Chairper- son David Klavitter. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis- pose of as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Braig requested (#21) Serve America be held for separate discus- sion. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Adviso- ry Commission 3/22; City Council of 4/18; Historic Preservation Commission of 4/21; Housing Commissim of 3/29; Human Rghts Commission of :/10; Long Range Plaming Advisory Commission of 4/20 Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of March 24, 2011 Proof of Publication of City Council Proceed- ings of April 4, 2011 Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. Notice of Claims/ Suits: Keith Bonnet for vehicle damage; Janice A. Leonard -Harrington for personal injury; Carolyn Leute for per- sonal injury. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney. City Attorney advising that the following claims have been re- ferred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assur- ance Pool: Keith Bon- net for vehicle dam- age; Janice Leonard - Harrington for personal injury; Carolyn Leute for personal injury; Joyce Terris for proper- ty damage; Lois Weinschenk for prop- erty damage. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. Mediacom: Communi- cation from Mediacom Senior Manager of Government Relations Lee Grassley advising the City of Dubuque of changes in program- ming. Upon motion the document was re- ceived and filed. United States Depart- ment of State: Commu- nication from Kerri- Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and Interna- tional Environmental and Scientific Affairs, responding to the City's request for a Supplemental Environ- mental Impact State- ment (EIS) for the Key- stone XL pipeline. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Civic Center Commis- sion: Communication from Marilynne Field submitting her resigna- tion from the Civic Center Commission. Upon motion the docu- ment was received and filed and the resigna- tion accepted. Substance Abuse Services Center (SASC): Substance Abuse Services Center Executive Director Di- ane K. Thomas submit- ting the SASC Third Quarter Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Pro- gram: City Manager recommending appro- val of the execution of the amendments to the contracts for the Lead Hazard and Healthy Homes Program awards through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Purchase of Property 1753 Washington Street: City Manager recommending pur- chase of property at 1753 Washington Street for deconstruc- tion and removal. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 143- 11 Approving the ac- quisition of real estate located at 1753 Wash- ington Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted. Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project: City Manager recommending accept- ance of the construc- tion contract for the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Renovation Project - Contract No. 3 as completed by Dubu- que Glass Company in the final amount of $292,177. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 144-11 Accepting the Carne- gie -Stout ' Public Li- brary Renovation Proj- ect, Contract No. 3 - aluminum entrances, skylights & glazing sys- tems, and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopt- ed. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT): City Manager recom- mending approval of a five-year agreement with the Iowa Depart- ment of Transportation (IDOT) for mainte- nance and repair of pri- mary highways within the City's corporate limits. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed, and ap- proved. Paragon Square Ur- ban Revitalization Area Plan: Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recom- mending approval of the proposed Paragon Square Urban Revitali- zation Area Plan advis- ing that it is consistent with the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed. Plat of Survey - Youtzy Subdivision: Zoning Advisory Com- mission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for the Youtzy Subdivision as request- ed by Davie Schneider and Ricky Youtzy. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 145- 11 Approving the Plat of Survey of Youtzy Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Request for Proposals - City Hall Cooling Up- grade Design: City Manager recommend- ing approval to issue a Request for Proposals for the City Hall Cool- ing Upgrade Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. Bee Branch Creek Re- storation Project - Pur- chase of 507 Garfield Avenue: City Manager recommending pur- chase of commercial property at 507 Gar- field Avenue from IBC Sales Corporation (Continental Baking Co.) at the appraised value of $250,000 for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolu- tion No. 146-11 Approv- ing the acquisition of real estate owned by • IBC Sales Corporation in the City of Dubuque was adopted. Bee Branch Creek Re- storation Project - Pur- chase 1502 Maple Street: City Manager recommending appro- val to establish the fair market value of 1502 Maple Street at the ap- praised value of $73,000 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Proj- ect. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 147-11 Establishing the fair market value of certain real property owned by Milton E. Schwartz in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Bee Branch Creek Re- storation Project - Pur- chase of East Dubuque Addition: City Manager recommending appro- val to establish the fair market value of W 'h and E �h Lot 351 East Dubuque Addition (NE corner of East 15th and Cedar Streets) at the appraised value of $66,950 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Proj- ect. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 148-11 Establishing the fair market value of certain real property owned by Junnie and Rich's coin in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Dubuque Regional Air- port RISE Grant Agree- ment: City Manager recommending appro- val of the Revitalize Io- wa's Sound Economy (RISE) grant agree- ment for the construc- tion of a road west from Highway 61 to ac- cess lots in the Dubu- nue Reaional Airport. this /o day of MARY K, WE8TERME"1` Gammletlan Number 164 larger national cities and presented Mayor Buol with a Certificate of Appreciation from Senator Charles Grass - ley. Motion carried 6-0. Iowa Finance Authori- ty (IFA): City Manager submitting a communi- cation from ` David Vaske, Tax Credit Man- ager for the Iowa Fi- nance Authority, noti- fying the City that a Low -Income Housing Tax Credit application has been. submitted for the Rose of Dubuque Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Friends of the Mines of Spain: City Manager submitting a press re- lease from the Friends of the Mines of Spain announcing receipt of an award for Excel- lence in Interpretive Support from the Na- tional Association for Interpretation Region 5. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. Purchase of Property at 375 East 9th Street (Alamo Property): City Manager recommend- ing acceptance of a Warranty Deed from Rouse and Dean Build- ing, LLC for property located at 375 East 9th Street known as the Alamo property. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 150- 11 Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa, from Rouse and Dean Foundry Building, LLC was adopted. Encephalitis Monitor- ing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): City Manager recom- mending approval of a Memorandum of Un- derstanding (MOU) with the Iowa Depart- ment of Public Health for services related to Encephalitis and West Nile disease monitor- ing. Upon motion the resolutions, set the public hearings as indi- cated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6-0. US Hwy 61 / 151 Ca- pacity Improvements: City Manager recom- mending initiation of the public bidding process for the US. Hwy 151/16 Capacity Improvements and that a public hearing be set for May 16, 2011. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 153- 11 Preliminary appro- val of plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, spec- ifications, form of con- tract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 16, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building. Walter Development, LLC and TM Logistics, Inc.: City Manager rec- ommending that a pub- lic hearing be set for May 16, 2011 on the disposition of approxi- mately 2.616 acres at the Dubuque Industrial Center West for Walter Development, LLC and TM Logistics, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 154- 11 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 ex- ecution of a develop- ment agreement relat- ing thereto with Walter Development, LLC and TM Logistics, Inc., and STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: May 11, 2011, and for which the charge is $300.70. ?(--kP Subscribed to before meNotary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, ,20% . otary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. proving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Ur- ban Renewal District. Seconded by Braig. Kelly Hingtgen, 3416 Foothill Street, ex- pressed concerns about her belief that the City was incurring debt. City Manager Van Milligen and Eco- nomic Development Di- rector Dave Heiar clari- fied that the measure increases the City's ca- pacity to incur debt and this it would cre- ate opportunity for fu- ture projects. Motion carried 6-0 Proceedings for Real- location of General Ob- ligation Bonds Series 2009A and Series 2010A: Proof of publi- cation on notice of public hearing to con- sider the reallocation of $121,000in unspent proceeds of the Gener- al Obligation Bonds Series 2009A and Ser- ies 2010A and the City Manager recommend- ing approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 155-11 Instituting Pro- ceedings to take addi- tional action and ap- proving the realloca- tion of certain unspent proceeds of the Gener- al Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A (Taxable Build America Bonds), and General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010A of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6-0. 2011 Sewer Cured -in - Place Pipe (CIPP) Lin- ing Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans and specifica- tions, form of contract and the estimated cost for the 2011 Sewer Cured -in -Place (CIPP) Lining Project. Motion by Jones to receive and 5) Selection of the ap- pointment schedule for a mid -September start date. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6-0. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: City Attorney submit- ting a draft amend- ment to the Long Range Planning Advi- sory Commission ordi- nance eliminating the appointment of a mem- ber of the City Council to the Commission. Communication from Council Member Karla Braig Motion by Jones to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and that the re- quirement that a pro- posed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Second- ed by Resnick. Braig read her communica- tion into the Record. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Jones for fi- nal consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 31-11 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 15 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 2 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission, Section 15-2-1 Providing for the composition of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission by eliminating a Mem- ber of the City Council on the Commission. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Purchase of Property 1104 Riverview Drive: City Manager recom- mending purchase of property at 1104 River- view Drive for decon- struction and redevel- opment. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recom- mendation. Seconded by Jones. Motion car- ried 6-0. Kaufmann Avenue that public input be sought before any fu- ture action is taken. Jack Dunwoody, 2205 Rhomberg Avenue, suggested reuse of the former city Garage as a possible glass recy- cling center that could provide job assistance as is done in some oth- er cities. There being no fur- ther business, upon motion tl]e City Council adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Kevin S. Firnstahl Acting City Clerk 1t 5/11 City Council Hof 4/18; Historic Preservation Commission of 4/21; Housing Commissbn of 3/29; Human Rghts Commission of :/10; Long Range Plaming - 11 JJ vvasnington Street: Cu. Manager recommending pur- chase of property at 1753 Washington Street for deconstruc- tion and removal. Upon restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolu- tion No. 146-11 Approv- ing the acquisition of real estate owned by Bee Branch Creek Re- storation Project - Pur- chase 1502 Maple Street: City Manager recommending appro- val to establish the fair market value of 1502 Maple Street at the ap- praised value of $73,000 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Proj- ect. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 147-11 Establishing the fair market value of certain real property owned by Milton E. Schwartz in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Bee Branch Creek Re- storation Project - Pur- chase of East Dubuque Addition: City Manager recommending appro- val to establish the fair market value of W I/z and E %z Lot 351 East Dubuque Addition (NE corner of East 15th and Cedar Streets) at the appraised value of $66,950 and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Proj- ect. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Resolution No. 148-11 Establishing the fair market value of certain real property owned by Junnie and Rich's coin in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Dubuque Regional Air- port RISE Grant Agree- ment: City Manager recommending appro- val of the Revitalize Io- wa's Sound Economy (RISE) grant agree- ment for the construc- m tion of a road west for from Highway 61 to ac- En cess lots in the Dubu- Nil que Regional Airport. ing Upon motion the docu- do ments were received cei and filed and Resolu- pr tion No. 149-11 Author- izing a Revitalize lo- Co wa's Sound Economy Joh (RISE) grant agree- rey ment acceptance for th the construction of a me road west from High- mo way 61 to access lots in at the Dubuque Regional Str Airport Industrial Park Up was adopted. me Fiscal Year 2012 De- file tailed Operating Budg- the et for the Five Flags D Center: •.City Manager Art recommending appro- M val of the detailed Fis- a le cal Year 2012 operating the budget for the Five Fine Flags Center as sub- (DC mitted by SMG. Upon to i motion the documents Cult were received, filed, Upo and approved. men Smart Planning Con- and sortium Update: City Li Manager providing an cat' update on the March 9 reco and April 6, 2011 Smart val Planning Consortium cens meetings and public mitt participation training the for City Council consid- rece eration. Upon motion Reso the documents were Gran received and filed. of a Mathias Ham House: Liqu City Manager submit- los ting a letter of support Outd regarding a grant ap- Dubu plication for the Ma- Tap, 'hies _Ham House by Bar the Silos and Smoke- perm stacks National Herit- Oky age• Area. Upon motion Beve the documents were Drug received and filed. "WB Serve America: City Perm Manager submitting a Cono press release from let; Serve America an- tive nouncing that, "Ten Stone public and private part- and R ner organizations and 11 G seven different Nation- ance al Service Programs Beer celebrated the two que C year anniversary of the Music Edward M. Kennedy 'tions; Serve America Act with Permi a 'Serve America' bus count tour through Dubuque, age; Iowa, on April 21, 2011 Beech as one of nine com- Keywe munities selected bacco across the country." McCa Motion by Braig to re- Doky ceive and file the docu- were L ments. Seconded by ITEMS Resnick. Braig made PU special note of Dubu- Motl que's recognition and receiv placement among the docum of Appreciation from Senator Charles Grass - ley. Motion carried 6-0. Iowa Finance Authori- ty (IFA): City Manager submitting a communi- cation from ' David Vaske, Tax Credit Man- ager for the Iowa Fi- nance Authority, noti- fying the City that a Low -Income Housing Tax Credit application has been submitted for the Rose of Dubuque Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Friends of the Mines of Spain: City Manager submitting a press re- lease from the Friends of the Mines of Spain announcing receipt of an award for Excel- lence in Interpretive Support from the Na- tional Association for Interpretation Region 5. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. Purchase of Property at 375 East 9th Street (Alamo Property): City Manager recommend- ing acceptance of a Warranty Deed from Rouse and Dean Build- ing, LLC for property located at 375 East 9th Street known as the Alamo property. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 150- 11 Accepting the deed to certain real estate In Dubuque County, Iowa, from Rouse and Dean Foundry Building, LLC was adopted. Encephalitis Monitor- ing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): City Manager recom- mending approval of a Memorandum of Un- derstanding (MOU) with the Iowa Depart- ent of Public Health services related to cephalitis and West e disease monitor- . Upon motion the Cuments were re- ved, filed, and ap- oved. Special Assessment: mmunication from n Herrig, 13750 Sur - Lane, requesting at a special assess- nt for garbage re- val at his property 695 / 697 Caledonia eet be forgiven. on motion the docu- nts were received, d, and referred to City Attorney. ubuque County Fine s Society (DCFAS): opted. TO BE SET FOR BLIC HEARING on by Connors to e and file the ents, adopt the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6-0. US Hwy 61 / 151 Ca- pacity Improvements: City Manager recom- mending initiation of the public bidding process for the US. Hwy 151/16 Capacity Improvements and that a public hearing be set for May 16, 2011. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 153- t 11 Preliminary appro- val of plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, 1 and estimated cost; I setting date of public 2 hearing on plans, spec- 2 ifications, form of con- c tract, and estimated p cost; and ordering the s advertisement for bids o was adopted setting a p public hearing for a a meeting to commence S at 6:30 p.m. on May 16, i 2011 in the Historic M Federal Building. in Walter Development, b LLC and TM Logistics, fi Inc.: City Manager rec- a ommending that a pub- 1 lic hearing be set for c May 16, 2011 on the ti disposition of approxi- p mately 2.616 acres at ti the Dubuque Industrial p Center West for Walter al Development, LLC and S TM Logistics, Inc. Upon B motion the documents a were received and filed B and Resolution No. 154- th 11 Intent to dispose of to an interest in City of Br Dubuque real estate b- and fixing the date for a public hearing of the PI City Council of the City in of Dubuque, Iowa, on pu the proposed issuance of of Urban Renewal Tax co Increment Revenue pl Obligations and the ex- do ecution of a develop- an ment agreement relat- for ing thereto with Walter Cu Development, LLC and Lin TM Logistics, Inc., and by providing for the publi- file cation of notice thereof ad was adopted setting a 15 public hearing for a pla meeting to commence for at 6:30 p.m. on May 16, est 2011 in the Historic 201 Federal Building. Pla BOARDS/ ing COMMISSIONS by Applicants were invit-to ed to address the City Co Council regarding their Gus desire to serve on the pla following Boards/Com- ess missions: suc Electrical Code Board: ried Three 3-year terms U through May 22, 2011 we (Expiring terms of Dix- ing on, Hammel, and Muel- City ler). Applicants: lames Dixon, 2505 Marquette Place; Dan Hammel, men 3163 Hillcrest Road, #4' sub and Ronald Mueller, men 3780 Sunlight Ridge Gen Human Rights Com- Jean mission: Shayna tion Boxleiter and Kimberly and Schroeder requested and their application be men pulled from considera- Con tion. ried Safe Community Advi- ing sory Committee: One C 1-year term through men mber 31, 2011 (Va- Man term of Sutton). recti icants: Amanda Cler s, 2257 Chaney ess. , #2; and Douglas to re , 1190 University docu ue. Mr. Ropa firm e in support af.his folio intment. Coun HEARINGS subm n motion the rules tions suspended allow- ager nyone present to the P ess the City Coun- withi Perso reater Downtown comp n Renewal District tions nsion: Proof of to Co cation on notice in ublic hearing to which der expansion of for reater Downtown within Renewal District. An unication from Clerk' ong Range Plan- shall dvisory Commis- requir recommending ed in val of the pro- ment; Greater Dubu- the A Urban Renewal shall t Expansion and rate o ng that it is con- plan w t with the 2008 ary ra Dubuque Comprehen- advert sive Plan. line Motion by Jones to re- ces s ceive and file the docu- help ments and adopt Reso- and e lution No. 155-11 Ap- vertise nenewai rnan ror the Greater Downtown Ur- ban Renewal District. Seconded by Braig. Kelly Hingtgen, 3416 Foothill Street, ex- pressed concerns about her belief that the City was incurring debt. City Manager Van Milligen and Eco- nomic Development Di- rector Dave Heiar clari- fied that the measure increases the City's ca- pacity to incur debt and this it would cre- ate opportunity for fu- ure projects. Motion carried 6-0 Proceedings for Real- ocation of General Ob- igation Bonds Series 009A and Series 010A: Proof of publi- ation on notice of ublic hearing to con- ider the reallocation f $121,000 in unspent roceeds of the Gener- 1 Obligation Bonds eries 2009A and Ser- es 2010A and the City anager recommend- g approval. Motion y Jones to receive and le the documents and dopt Resolution No. 55-11 Instituting Pro- eedings to take addi- onal action and ap- roving the realloca- on of certain unspent roceeds of the Gener- Obligation Bonds, eries 2009A (Taxable uild America Bonds), nd General Obligation onds, Series 2010A of e City of Dubuque, wa. Seconded by aig. Motion carried 0. 2011 Sewer Cured -in - ace Pipe (CIPP) Lin- g Project: Proof blication on no public hearing nsider approval ans and specif ns, form of cont d the estimated the 2011 Se red -in -Place (Cl ing Project. Mo Jones to receive the documents opt Resolution 7-11 Approval ns, specificatio m of contract, imated cost for 1 Sewer Cured ce Pipe (CIPP) L Project. Second Braig. Respond questions from C uncil, City Engin Psihoyos ined the CIPP pr , cost savings a cess. Motion c 6-0. pon motion the ru re reinstated lim discussion to t Council. ACTION ITEMS Settlement Agre t: City Attorn miffing a Sett t Agreement a eral Release f ne Schneider. M by Jones to recei file the documen approve the agre t Seconded nors. Motion ca 5-1 with Buol vo nay. ity Clerk Recru t Process: Ci ager requesting d on on the Ci k recruitment pro Motion by Conno ceive and file th ments and co consensus on th wing. items: 1 ncil members wi it sample que to the City Man for forwarding t ersonnel Directo n one week. Th nnel Director wi ile the top ques and return the Ifs uncil for inclusio the application shall be read advertisemen two weeks; 2 Iowa Municipa s certification be the minimum ement and stat- the advertise- 3) The salary for cting City Clerk be set at a GE40 f the City's wage ith the same sal- nge used in the isement; 4) On - recruitment sour - hall be used to meet deadlines xpedite the ad- ment process; a mid-Septermer start date. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6-0. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: City Attorney submit- ting a draft amend- ment to the Long Range Planning Advi- sory Commission ordi- nance eliminating the appointment of a mem- ber of the City Council to the Commission. Communication from Council Member Karla Braig Motion by Jones to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and that the re- quirement that a pro- posed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Second- ed by Resnick. Braig read her communica- tion into the Record. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Jones for fi- nal consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 31-11 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 15 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 2 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission, Section 15-2-1 Providing for the composition of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission by eliminating a Mem- ber of the City Council on the Commission. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Purchase of Property 1104 Riverview Drive: City Manager recom- mending purchase of of property at 1104 River- tice view Drive for decon- to struction and redevel- of opment. Motion by ica- Connors to receive and ract file the documents and cost approve the recom- wer mendation. Seconded PP) by Jones. Motion car- tion ried 6-0. and Kaufmann Avenue and Utilities Project Award No. of Contract: City Man - of ager recommending ns, award of the contract and for the Kaufmann Ave - the nue Utilities Project to in McDermott Excavating in- in the amount of ed $227,693.10. Motion by ing Connors to receive and ity file the documents and eer adopt Resolution No. ex- 158-11 Awarding public oc- improvement contract nd for the Kaufmann Ave- ar- nue Utility Project. Seconded by Braig. les City Engineer Gus it- Psihoyos stated that he the project is expected to be completed Au- gust 1, 2011. Motion e- carried 6-0. ey Tenth and Central le- Parking Ramp Message nd Center: City Manager or recommending appro- o- val of the design and ve placement of a mes- ts sage center adjacent to e- the parking ramp at by 975 Central Avenue. r- Communication from t- the Historic Preserva- tion Commission it- Motion by Connors to ty receive and file the i- documents and ap- ty prove the recommen- c- dation. Seconded by rs Jones. Resnick ex- e pressed concerns re- n- garding the design of e the message center be- ) ing in conflict with the II City's Downtown De- s- sign Guidelines and - that it could be a dis- o traction at a busy in- r tersection made busier e with the presence of II Fire Headquarters. Mo- - tion carried 5-1 with t Resnick voting nay. n Operating Protocol for Unreserved Parking y Ramps: City Manager t recommending Chang- ) ing the operation of the 1 Iowa Street Ramp from a person leasing an in- dividually identified parking space to a per- son leasing a space that the location on a given day would be on a first -come first -serve basis. Motion by Con- nors to table to a fu- ture meeting. Second- ed by Braig. Motion carried 6-0. Dubuque Levee and Floodwall System Cer- tification: City Manag- er recommending ap- proval of a resolution I adopting the updated Operations and Main- tenance Manual, the updated Emergency it Flood control Plan, and authorization to submit the documentation for certification of the Du- buque Local Flood Pro- tection Project Levee to the Federal Emer- gency Management 1 Agency (FEMA). Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 159-11 Adopting opera- tions and maintenance manual, emergency • flood control plan, and interim risk reduction plan for the Dubuque R local flood protection project levee. Second- ed by Braig. Motion carried 6-0. City Council Appoint- ments: Appointments to fill vacancies on City Council boards and • committees. Motion by ure actiion—is taken. Jack Dunwoody, 2205 Rhomberg Avenue, suggested reuse of the former City Garage as a possible glass recy- cling center that could provide job assistance as is done in some oth- er cities. There being no fur- ther business, upon motion the City Council adjourned) at 8:23 p.m. Kevin S. Firnstahl Jt 5/11A Ling City Clerk