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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on June 20, 2011 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Sutton, Council Members, Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Assistant City Manager Steinhauser, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent: Mayor Roy Buol, City Manager Van Milligen
Mayor Pro-Tem Sutton 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 provided by Pastor Rex Rains of New Life Church.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission of 5/3;
City Council Proceedings of 6/6; Civil Service Commission of 5/5; Historic Preservation
Commission Education Task Force of 6/1; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 5/10;
Safe Community Advisory Committee of 5/11 and 6/8; Sister City Relationships Advisory
Commission of 6/8; Zoning Advisory Commission of 6/1; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/26
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of May 26, 2011
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of May 16, 2011
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Larry McDonough for vehicle damage; Wanda Schaller for personal
injury; Kelly Jo Smith for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
referred to the City Attorney.
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Larry McDonough for
vehicle damage; Tricia Mergen for vehicle damage; Kelly Jo Smith for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
Dubuque County Attorney: Communication from Assistant County Attorney Christine Corken
thanking the City of Dubuque Police Department for their work related to the prosecution of
Eddie Chest and Eddie Adams. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request: City Manager recommending approval of a
request from the Cable TV Tele-Programming Commission for funding from the Public,
Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities in the
amount of $15,000 for a 64-bit, Windows 7-based non-linear editing system for the TV control
room at the City Hall Annex, and $12,500 for a set of portable efficient LED lights for remote
production. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Specific and Aggregate Stop-Loss Renewal – Health and Prescription Drug: City Manager
recommending approval of the renewal rates as submitted by HM Life for the City’s Specific
and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance – Health and Prescription Drug Plans. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Park and Recreation Commission: Communication from Mark Noble submitting his
resignation from the Park and Recreation Commission due to a change in residency. Upon
motion the document was received and filed and the resignation accepted.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: Communication from Virgil Blocker submitting
his resignation from the Investment Oversight Advisory Commission. Upon motion the
document was received and filed and the resignation accepted.
Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Report – May 2011: City Manager transmitting the
Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Report for May 2011. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
Civil Service Commission: The Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the
position of Serviceworker. Upon motion the document was received and filed and made a
Matter of Record.
Purchase of Service Agreement – America’s River Corporation: City Manager submitting the
Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with the America’s River Corporation in the
amount of $10,000. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and
Visitors Bureau: City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement
with the Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $823,109. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Area Labor Management Council: City Manager
submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor
Management Council in the amount of $30,000. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Main Street: City Manager submitting the Fiscal
Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque Main Street in the amount of
$74,276. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: City
Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with the Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation in the amount of $501,613. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
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Purchase of Service Agreement – Helping Services of Northeast Iowa: City Manager
submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with Helping Services of
Northeast Iowa in the amount of $2,147. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Operation: New View Community Action Agency: City
Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with Operation: New
View Community Action Agency in the amount of $18,805. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Opening Doors for Emergency and Transitional Housing:
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with Opening
Doors for emergency and transitional housing in the amount of $5,000. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Project Concern Foster Grandparent Program: City
Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with Project
Concern in the amount of $6,113 for the Foster Grandparent Program. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Proudly Accessible Dubuque: City Manager submitting
the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with Proudly Accessible Dubuque in the
amount of $10,000. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: City Manager
submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program in the amount of $7,341. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – St. Mark Community Center: City Manager submitting the
Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with St. Mark Community Center in the
amount of $15,000. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Service Agreement – Substance Abuse Services Center: City Manager
submitting the Fiscal Year 2012 Purchase of Service Agreement with the Substance Abuse
Services Center in the amount of $14,013. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project – Contract No. 9: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Renovation Project – Contract No. 9, Plumbing & Fire Protection Systems, as completed by
Modern Piping, Inc., in the final contract amount of $241,328.00. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 193-11 Accepting the Carnegie-Stout Public
Library Renovation Project – Contract No. 9, Plumbing & Fire Protection Systems, and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
2011 Manhole Replacement Project: City Manager recommending award of the 2011
Manhole Replacement Project to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating in the amount of $35,858.00.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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2011 Storm Sewer Intake Replacement: City Manager recommending award of the 2011
Storm Sewer Intake Replacement Project to McDermott Excavating in the amount of
$29,916.00. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Bicycle Friendly Community: City Manager recommending that the City Council support Tri-
State Trail Vision’s initiative and approve the Bicycle Friendly Community Application to the
League of American bicyclists for the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
National Scenic Byways: City Manager recommending approval of a National Scenic Byway
grant application for the Bee Branch Creek Trail. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
State Recreation Trails: City Manager recommending approval of a grant application to the
State Recreation Trails (SRT) for the Bee Branch Creek Trail as part of the National
Mississippi River Trail (MRT) Route. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 194-11 Approving an application for State Recreational Trails funding to the
IDOT for the Bee Branch Trail – MRT Route was adopted.
Smart Planning Consortium: City Manager transmitting an update from the May 17 and June
8, 2011 Smart Planning Consortium meetings for City Council review and comment to the
Consortium. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Dubuque Community School District – Professional Services Contract: City Manager
recommending approval of a Professional Services Contract with the Dubuque Community
School District for the 21st Century Community Learning Center After School Programs. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Iowa Risk Management Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the Iowa Risk
Management Agreement for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB): City Manager recommending that the
City Council delegate authority to the City Manager, or the City’s Manager’s designee, to
assign general fund balance for intended purposes under GASB Pronouncement 54. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 195-11 Approval of
Delegation of Authority to City Manager, Budget Director or Finance Director to assign general
fund balance for intended purposes under the new guidelines of Governmental Standards
Accounting Board (GASB) Pronouncement 54 was adopted.
Eide Bailly Audit Engagement Agreement: City Manager advising that the annual audit
engagement letter to Eide Bailly has been signed and transmitting information contained in the
audit engagement letter for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2011. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: Communication from the Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commission expressing support for reducing Dubuque’s greenhouse
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gas emissions 50 percent from 2003 levels by 2030. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
Walter Development, LLC and TM, Inc.: City Manager recommending approval of an
Assignment of Right to Purchase Property Under Development Agreement with Walter
Development, LLC / TM, Inc., and Epic Construction. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: City Manager recommending approval of the
execution of two change orders amending the construction contract with Tschiggfrie
Construction for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project to include the construction of
a hike/bike trail rest area and lighting along the hike/bike trail. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
University of Wisconsin / Platteville – Internship Opportunity: City Manager recommending
the addition of a grant-funded, paid internship position to the Dubuque Police Department.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Signed Contracts: 1) City Hall Cooling Upgrade Design Firm Recommendation; 2) Second
Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque County
Elections Commission; 3) Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co. for the public
water main along Bies Drive; 4) Tenth and Central Parking Ramp Change Order No. 007-PS;
5) Short Form Improvement Contract between the City of Dubuque and Mickey Bahr to provide
landscape maintenance for the Indiana Court Detention Basin. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
Cigarette and Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of
cigarette and liquor license applications and renewals as submitted. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 196-11 Granting the issuance of 17
Cigarette License Renewals to Cedar Cross Amoco BP, Diamond Jo Casino, Hartig Drug,
Kohinoor Grocers, Kwik Stop, Let’s Roll Tobacco, McCann’s Service and the Riviera Lounge;
Resolution No. 197-11 Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit (5-Day License) to the
Dubuque Jaycees; a Class “B” Beer Permit to Legionnaires Drum & Bugle Corps; a Class “C”
Beer Permit to TFM Co.; Pioneers Rest Stop, LLC; and LB Metcalf, Inc.; and Resolution No.
198-11 Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License (5-Day License) to Dubuque
Area Labor Management Council; a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Vinny Vanucchi’s,
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, American Legion Post #6, Paul’s Tavern,
Mason Dixon Saloon, Creslanes Bowling, Five Flags Center, Murph’s South End tap, and
Dubuque Bowling Lanes; a Special Class “C” Liquor License to the Rotary Club of Dubuque;
and a Class “B” (WBN) Native Wine License to the National Mississippi River Museum and
Aquarium and I Luv Food were adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
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Port of Dubuque Marina – Bid Package No 2 Amenities Building: City Manager
recommending the initiation of the public bidding process for the Port of Dubuque Marina Bid
Package No. 2 – Amenities Building and that a public hearing be set for July 5, 2011. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 199-11 Preliminary approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on
plans, specifications, form of contract, 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 July 5,
2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
Lake Ridge Economic Development District: City Manager recommending approval of a
Resolution of Necessity finding that the creation of a new Lake Ridge Economic Development
District is both necessary and appropriate and that a public hearing be set for August 1, 2011.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 200-11 Resolutionof
Necessity finding that certain property along Lake Ridge Drive is an economic development
area and that the development of said area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on August 1, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds: City Manager recommending a public hearing be
set for July 5, 2011 to consider the issuance of not to exceed $1,265,000 General Obligation
Urban Renewal Bonds for Dubuque Industrial Center West Improvements and Downtown
Improvements. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 201-
11 Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $1,265,000
General Obligation Bonds (for urban renewal purposes) of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
providing for publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 5, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
General Obligation Bonds – for Essential Corporate Purposes: City Manager recommending
that a public hearing be set for July 5, 2011 to consider the issuance of not to exceed
$7,035,000 General Obligation Bonds for Essential Corporate Purposes. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 202-11 Fixing date for a meeting on the
proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $7,035,000 General Obligation Bonds (for
Essential Corporate Purposes) of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, and providing for
publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on July 5, 2011 in the Historic Federal Building.
General Obligation Bonds: City Manager recommending a public hearing be set for July 5,
2011 to consider the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for various
City projects. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 203-11
Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 of
General Obligation Bonds and providing for publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 5, 2011 in the Historic Federal
Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission: Two 3-year terms through July 1, 2014: At-
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Large/Architect, Langworthy and Cathedral Historic Preservation Districts requirements
(Expiring terms of Klavitter and Wand; vacant term of Stover). Applicants: David Klavitter, 1090
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West Third Street (Langworthy District resident); Mitzi Krey, 423 W. 3 Street (Cathedral
District resident); and Christopher Wand, 942 Mt. Pleasant Street (At-Large/Architect). Mr.
Klavitter and Ms. Krey both spoke in support of their respective appointments.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One 3-year term through July 1, 2014 (Expiring
term of Blocker). Applicant: Paul Lassance, 4846 Embassy Court.
Library Board of Trustees: Two 4-year re-staggered terms through July 1, 2012 and July 1,
2015 (Expiring terms of Connors and Hammer). Applicants: Paula Connors, 818 S. Grandview
Avenue (Recommended term of 7/1/12); David Hammer, 720 Laurel Street (Recommended
term of 7/1/15). Ms. Connors and Mr. Hammer spoke in support of their respective
appointments.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: Two 3-year terms through July 1, 2014
(Expiring terms of Van Iten and Vincent). Applicants: Richard Van Iten, 3273 Bittersweet Lane;
and Alan Vincent, 1010 Dunham Drive. Mr. Van Item spoke in support of his appointment.
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: Three 3-year term through June 30, 2014
(Expiring term of Nadeau, vacant terms of Blocklinger and Noble). Applicants: Chuck Harris,
2473 Jackson Street; Kenneth Klinge, 2267 Carter Road; and Evelyn Nadeau, 663 Fenelon
Place. Mr. Harris, Mr. Klinge and Ms. Nadeau spoke in support of their respective
appointments.
TV Cable Regulatory Commission: One 3-year term through June 30, 2014 (Expiring term of
Webster). Applicant: Walt Webster, 3509 Asbury Road.
TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission: Two 3-year terms through June 30,
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2014 (Expiring terms of Maloney and Herrig). Applicants: George Herrig, 2395 W. 32 Street;
and Pauline Maloney, 506 St. George Street.
Zoning Advisory Commission: Two 3-year terms through July 1, 2014 (Expiring Terms of
Christ and Henschel). Applicants: Thomas Henschel, 6630 Wellington Lane; and Martha
Christ, 88 Princeton Place. Mr. Henschel and Ms. Christ spoke in support of their respective
appointments.
Appointments to the following commission:
Human Rights Commission: Two 3-year terms through January 1, 2013 (vacant terms of
Apel and Sutton). Applicants: Regine Ronek, 2282 White Street; and Judie Root, 364 Hill
Street. Motion by Lynch to appoint Regine Roneck and Judie Root to 3-year terms on the
Human Rights Commission through January 1, 2013.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Request to Rezone – 3051 Brunskill Road; Proof of publication on notice of public hearing
to consider a request from Darlene Leibold Trust / Tom Rauen, Rauen Properties, to rezone
property located at 3051 Brunskill Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-3
General Commercial District and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending denial.
Communication from co-applicant Tom Rauen withdrawing the request.
Communications and petition from William Herrig, 2855 Brunskill Road, in opposition to the
request.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and concur with the denial. Seconded by
Braig. Dave Sheehan, Sheehan Real Estate, 455 Oxford Street, East Dubuque, spoke in
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support of the rezoning on behalf of co-applicant Thomas Leibold and for going forward on the
project. Brunskill Road property owners Kay Wagner, Joan Herrig, and Larry Kretz spoke in
opposition to the rezoning. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report.
Motion to concur with the denial carried 6-0.
Request to Rezone – 1987 Washington Street: Proof of Publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request from Dan Wolff to rezone property located at 1987 Washington
Street from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C-4 downtown Commercial District
and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed 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. Seconded by Braig. Developer Dan Wolf, 3234 Arrowwood Lane, spoke in
support of the rezoning. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report.
Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 34-11 Amending Title
16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying
hereinafter described property located at 1987 Washington Street from C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District. Seconded by Braig. Motion
carried 6-0.
Request to Rezone – 3087 Central Avenue: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing
to consider a request from Jeff and Mindy Stiles to rezone property at 3087 Central Avenue
from R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to R-4 Multi-Family Residential
District and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
Communication from Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens advising that 59.8% of the
adjacent property owners within 200 feet of the rezoning are in opposition; therefore, a super-
majority vote of the City Council is necessary to approve the rezoning request.
Citizen communications and petitions from Ervin and Linda Auderer and Michael Brennan in
opposition to the proposed rezoning.
Citizen communications and petitions from Suzanne Morales and Jim Schwalb in support of
the proposed rezoning.
City Manager transmitting information concerning an inspection regarding the number of
dwelling units at 3087 Central Avenue.
Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and consider the first reading of a
proposed ordinance amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3087 Central
Avenue from R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to R-4 Multi-Family
Residential District. Seconded by Lynch. Applicant Jeff Stiles spoke in support of the rezoning.
Planning Services Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Greater Dubuque Development
Executive Director Rick Dickinson, 300 Main Street; property owner John Herrig, 13750 Surrey
Lane; and Don Lochner, 1473 Central Avenue, spoke in support of the rezoning. Property
owners Craig Hartzell, 3030 Central Avenue; Erv Auderer, 3117 Central Avenue; Dorothy
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Eisbach, 3084 Central Avenue; and Jim Barton, 3044 11 Street, spoke in opposition to the
request. Motion for first reading carried 6-0.
Planned Residential District Amendment – 2763 University Avenue: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider a request by Tom Kluck to amend the Planned Residential
District to permit a two-story common building with three apartments on the second story at
property located at 2763 University Avenue and the Zoning Advisory Commission
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recommending approval.
Communications from Gus Hammer and Bruce and Annabelle Schaal in opposition to the
proposed amendment.
After conclusion of the Commission meeting, the applicant contacted the Planning Services
Department regarding a request to reduce the setback from 25 feet to 20 feet on the north side
property line. A super majority is needed for the City Council to approve the 20-foot setback.
Restated motion by Connors receive and file the documents and remand the request to the
Zoning Advisory Commission for review of new information and for resubmission to the public
hearing process. Seconded by Braig. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a
staff report. Developer Tom Kluck, 2499 LaVista Court spoke in support of the amendment and
provided new plan information. Property owners Jeff Hammer, 2759 Beverly Street; and Bruce
Schaal, 2765 Beverly Street, spoke in opposition to the amendment. Motion to remand carried
6-0.
Vacating Petition – University of Dubuque: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider a request from the University of Dubuque to vacate a portion of unimproved public
alley west of Algona Street between West Third Street and Bennett Street and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 204-11 Approving plat of proposed vacated portion of a public alley west
of Algona Street between West Third Street and Bennett Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
and Resolution No. 205-11 Disposing of City interest in lot 3A of Bennett Street Subdivision, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Director of Construction Management for the University of Dubuque
Keith Wipperfurth spoke in support of the request. Motion carried 6-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Central Avenue Reconstruction Update: City Manager to provide an update on the City’s
activities to assist the Central Avenue businesses during the street reconstruction. City
Engineer Gus Psihoyos provided an oral report on the City’s efforts to alleviate issues raised
by business owners within the construction zone. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
information. Seconded by Braig. Psihoyos stated that additional detour and specialty signs
have been placed on Central Avenue and side streets that indicate directions to businesses,
appropriate travel routes and allowable parking. Regular meetings are scheduled with City staff
and affected property owners each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Comiskey Park
Recreational Center. Psihoyos indicated which portions of Central Avenue are being opened
and when and that he is meeting with the contractors to discuss ways to expedite the project.
Public Information Officer Randy Gehl presented a public service video that is being played on
City Channel 8 regarding the project and businesses within the construction zone. Additionally,
he stated that public service announcements are being played on local radio stations and a
flyer is being distributed with the utility bills beginning in June. Motion carried 6-0.
Land Donation – Timber-Hyrst Subdivision: City Manager recommending acceptance of Lot
2 of Timber-Hyrst Estates Subdivision for a mini park as donated by Marty McNamer. Motion
by Braig to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by
Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
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Fiscal Year 2012 Solid Waste Collection Monthly Based Fee: City Manager recommending
that the monthly refuse collection rate be reduced from $11.09 per month to $10.72 per month
beginning July 1, 2011. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed 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. Seconded by Braig.
Motion carried 6-0. No motion for final consideration was offered.
PUBLIC INPUT
Ken Nelson, 1625 Rhomberg; Bruce Krolick, 3110 Jackson Street; Sam Stumpf, 5165
Valley Forge, Asbury; Joel Halpert, 706 Lincoln Avenue; Pat Nelson, 2412 Central Avenue;
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Walter Anthony Patrick Scott, 607 W. 8 Street; and John LuGrain, 1414 ½ Lincoln Avenue, all
spoke in opposition to the increased enforcement of the City’s noise ordinance by Dubuque
police with regard to motorcycle mufflers stating that they believe the Police Department is
singling out motorcycles for citations and profiling bikers. Police Chief Mark Dalsing provided
information on the styles of motorcycle mufflers and the department’s training and enforcement
practices.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl
Acting City Clerk
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