03 06 00 Skeleton SheetCITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, March 6, 2000
COUNCIL MET AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
PRESENT - MAYOR DUGGAN, COUNCIL MEMBERS BUOL, MARKHAM, MICHALSKI.
NICHOLSON, ROBBINS, CLINE
CITY MANAGER MICHAEL VAN MILLIGEN, CORPORATION COUNSEL BARRY LINDAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is the Regular Session of the City Council
called for the purpose to act upon such business which may properly come before the
Council.
INVOCATION --Pastor Woody Allabough of the Third Presbyterian Church
PROCLAMATIONS
"Mental Retardation Awareness Month"
Accepted By:
"Toastmasters Month"
Accepted By:
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First order of business will be the consent agenda
Hold out items
CONSENT ITEMS
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MINUTES SUBMITTED
Citizens with Disabilities Parking Review Committee of January 26; Civil Service
Commission of February 16; Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 2/9; Five Flags
Commission of 12/20/99; Historic Preservation Commission of 2/3; Housing
Code Appeals Board of 11/16/99; Housing Commission of 2/8; Human Rights
Commission of 111 0; Library Board of Trustees of 12/15/99.
Proof of Publication for City Council Meeting of February 7, 2000.
NOTICES OF CLAIMS/SUITS
Virginia Becker in estimated amount of $155.08 for personal injuries; D. Ron
McClain in estimated amount of $609.27 for vehicle damage; Theresa A. Pierce
in estimated amount of $1,000 for personal injuries; Dan Kruse Pontiac in the
estimated amount of $1,500 for damages in connection with the allegedly
improper towing of and damages to an abandoned car on which Kruse was the
lienholder; River City Paving Division of Mathy Construction Company in the
amount of $8,831.41 for labor and materials provided on City project.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of property damage claim of
Robert E. Anderson in the amount of $207, and Finance Director to issue check.
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Communication of Nathan R. and Nicole D. Baker presenting petition to raise the
speed limit on Pennsylvania Avenue from John F. Kennedy Road to University
Avenue from 25 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour and to change the lane
markings.
Communication of Building Services Manager Rich Russell advising of
resignation of Tim Pancratz from the Building Code Board of Appeals.
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Communication of Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., requesting an official evaluation
and re-visitation of the 1994 reinvestment Strategy and the 1996 Place
Marketing Strategy for the Historic Old Main District.
Communication of Joe Link, Dubuque Community School District, thanking the
City for support of the Prescott School playground equipment and improvements
project.
Communication of Jim Stock, Jim Stock Construction Co., regarding Oak
Meadows II (Deerwood Circle) improvements.
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8.City Manager recommending adoption of two resolutions relating to the recent
closing on land for the Eagle Window and Door Company project.
RESOLUTION 68-00 Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque
ri County, Iowa from John p, Mihalakis and Richard L. Billmeyer.
RESOLUTION 69-00 Ratifying the execution and delivery of a deed to
certain real property in Dubuque County, Iowa to Otto A. LLC.
City Manager recommending approval of an Assumption Agreement for property
located at 101-123 Main Street.
RESOLUTION 70-00 Approving an Assumption Agreement for property
located at 101-123 Main Street,
10. City Manager recommending approval of a lease amendment with Flynn Ready-
Mix Co., which extends their occupancy to September, 2001.
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11.City Manager recommending acceptance of Bunker Hill Golf Course Wastewater
Pump Station and Force Main project.
RESOLUTION 71-00
RESOLUTION 72-00
Accepting Improvement for project,
Approving final estimate in amount of $39,534.94.
12. Civil Service Commission certifying list for the position of Engineering Assistant
13 City Manager recommending acceptance of the Greyhound Park HV AC
Equipment Project,
RESOLUTION 73-00
Accepting Improvement for project.
RESOLUTION 74-00
Approving final estimate in amount of $148,248,
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City Manager recommending acceptance of the 17th Street Curb Ramp
Installation Project,
RESOLUTION 75-00
Accepting Improvement for project,
RESOLUTION 76-00
Approving final estimate in amount of $37,485.65.
City Manager recommending approval of a grant application in the amount of
$100,000 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Riprow Valley
Project.
City Manager recommending a funding agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for sidewalk repairs on the U,S, 20 Overpass,
RESOLUTION 77-00 Approving Project Agreement with the Iowa
riì Department of Transportation relating to repairs to the newly-constructed
sidewalk at the approaches to the Grandview Avenue and Fremont Avenue
bridges at U,S. 20.
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Copy of letter to State Legislators supporting the proposed change to the
contribution rate for the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa,
Copy of letter to State Legislators stating the City does not support new
mandates regarding taxing authority for cities,
Communication from Dan LoBianco, Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., regarding
revised direction for Main Street development,
Communication from J. Steven Horman, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce,
concerning the future of Town Clock Plaza.
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City Manager recommending execution of a contract with the Iowa Department
of Economic Development for a Local Housing Assistance Program Award for
the Maria House project,
Communication from the Iowa Department of Transportation advising of their
intent to let an Asphaltic Cement Crack Sealing project on March 21, 2000 for
portions of U,S, 61.
Communication from the Department of the Navy announcing that the "River of
Dreams" Partnering Conference will be held June 15-17, 2000 in St, Louis,
Missouri.
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION 78-00 Granting issuance of Class "B" Beer Permit to Kid's
World Pizza Place and 8th Inning; and Class "C" Beer Permit to KC's Downtown
Auto Center,
RESOLUTION 79-00 Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer/Liquor License
to Finney's Bar & Grill, Dubuque Greyhound Park/Casino, Neighbor's Tap, and
the Yardarm,
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to amend the ID
Institutional District for Loras College,
ORDINANCE 18-00 Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by Providing for the Amendment of
Ordinance #2-90 and Approving an Amended Campus Development
Plan for the Loras College ID Institutional District. (1st and 2nd
readings given on 2/21/00),
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Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to consider disposing of
the City's interest in Lot C of Medical Associates Subdivision and Lot C
of Medical Associates Subdivision No, 2, "0
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City Manager recommending to proceed with vacation and sale of
property,
RESOLUTION 80-00 Approving sale of Lot C of Medical
Associates Subdivision and Lot C of Medical Associates Subdivision No,
2 to Medical Associates Realty LP upon payment of $300 plus cost of
publication, platting and filing fees,
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Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to consider disposing of
the City's interest in Lot 22 of Glenview Addition in the City of
Dubuque,
City Manager recommending to proceed with sale of property.
RESOLUTION 81-00 Approving sale of Lot 22 of Glenview
Addition to John C, and Margaret A. Hendry upon payment of $483
plus cost of publication, platting, and filing fees.
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Proofs of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing on Plans and Specs
and Notice to Bidders on the Receipt of Bids for Construction of the Cox
Street Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project and City Manager
recommending to award contract for project,
RESOLUTION 82-00 Adopting Plans and Specs for project.
RESOLUTION 83-00 Awarding Contract for project to Insituform
Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $32,956,
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Proofs of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing on Plans and Specs
and Notice to Bidders on the Receipt of Bids for Expansion of the Fifth
Street Parking Ramp and recommending to award contract for project,
RESOLUTION 84-00 Adopting Plans and Specs for project.
RESOLUTION 85-00 Awarding Contract for project to Conlon
Construction Co. in the amount of $1,987,042.
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Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to consider two
agreements to enable sharing of City-owned communication conduit,
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REINSTATE THE RULE - LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
Time:
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ACTION ITEMS
ORDINANCE 19-00 Amending Section 4-46(a) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances pr,oviding for the membership of the
Airport Commission
Appointment of City Council Member John Markham to the Airport
Commission.
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2. City Manager recommending that parking be removed on the south side
of Overview Court to the cul-de-sac,
ORDINANCE 20-00 Amending the Code of Ordinances
prohibiting parking on designated streets or portions thereof adding
Overview Court,
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3, City Manager recommending approval of a request from Farmland Foods
to close out the job creation portion of the CEBA and CDBG loans with
FDL Foods, Inc,
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City Manager recommending approval for a grant application for an
additional traffic specialist for the Police Department.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of the
Skateboard Park Concrete Slab,
RESOLUTION 86-00 Preliminary approval of plans and specs for
project in estimated amount of $35,000,
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RESOLUTION 87-00
for April 3, 2000.
RESOLUTION 88-00
advertise,
Fixing Date of Hearing on plans and specs
Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to
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City Manager submitting documents providing for improvements at the
intersection of Fengler Street and Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION 89-00 Preliminary approval of plans and specs for
project in estimated amount of $264,092,09.
RESOLUTION 90-00
for April 17, 2000.
Fixing Date of Hearing on plans and specs
RESOLUTION
advertise,
Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to
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City Manager submitting documents providing for asbestos removal
and demolition of the Dolan Building,
RESOLUTION 92-00 Ordering bids and fixing date of hearing on
¡ikP'f plans and specifications for asbestos remové\1 from the Dolan Building
(330-336 Main Street)
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RESOLUTION 93-00 Ordering bids and fixing date of hearing on
plans and specifications for demolition and site clearance of the Dolan
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City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 20,
2000, to consider a request to vacate a portion of Front Street.
RESOLUTION 94-00
Street,
Approving plat of proposed vacated Front
ORDINANCE 21-00
Vacating a portion of Front Street.
RESOLUTION 95-00
interest.
Advising of intent to dispose of City
RESOLUTION 96-00 Accepting conveyance of property on
Volunteer Drive to the City of Dubuque,
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City Manager recommending acceptance of the Southfork Interceptor
Sewer - Phase I project and that a public hearing be set for April 3,
2000, to establish connection fees for the sanitary sewer.
RESOLUTION 97-00 Providing for notice of the date, time and
place of a public hearing on an ordinance establishing the Southfork
Sanitary Sewer Interceptor District - Phase I and a schedule of
connection fees,
ORDINANCE 22-00 Establishing the Southfork Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor IS - ase I and a schedule of fees for the connection
of property to City sewer,
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City Manager recommending approval of a Reimbursement Agreement
with NICC and that a public hearing be scheduled for March 20, 2000
to consider an easement agreement and advising of the City's intent to
dispose of property.
Communication of Kathryn Guilgot, Region I Telecommunications
Council, expressing support for the proposed agreement.
RESOLUTION 98-00 Advising of the City's intent to dispose of
its interest in property by easement agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and AT&T Cable Services, Inc., for the installation and
operation of an optical fiber communication cable within specific
sections of City-owned conduit.
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Adjourn: 1,
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