03 07 00 Minutes
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Special Session, March 7, 2000
Council Met at 6:30 P.M. in the Public Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Cline, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, Robbins,
City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is a Special Session of the City Council called for the
purpose of conducting a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement
Program.
Proofs of publication certified to by the Publisher on Notice of Public Hearing on Budget Estimate
for Fiscal Year 2001 and Notice of Public Hearing on Five Year Capital Improvement Program beginning
July 1, 2000 through the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, Communication from the Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commission regarding volume-based fees for refuse collection, Communication from
Betty Weiland, 2324 Maplewood Drive, regarding the increase in fees for monthly parking in downtown
Dubuque, Communication of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission regardIng their review of the
Fiscal Year 2001 - 2005 Capital Improvement Program, and Communication,i of the City Manager
regarding the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget, presented and read. Michalski moved that the proofs and
communications be received and filed. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
Michalski moved to suspend the rules to allow anyone present to address the Council if they so
desire. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Public input and discussion on departments in the following order: Police Dept. - No Comments;
Emergency Communications - No Comments; Emergency Management - No Comments; Fire Dept. - No
Comments; Health Services - No Comments; Parking - No Comments; Finance - No Comments; City
Manager - No Comments; City Council - No Comments; City Clerk - No Comments; Legal Dept. - No
Comments; Building Services - No Comments; Water Pollution Control - No Comments; Engineering - No
Comments; Operations and Maintenance - No Comments; Civic Center - No Comments; Recreation - No
Comments; Park - No Comments; Information Services - No Comments; Cable TV - No Comments;
Community and Economic Development - No Comments; Planning Services - No Comments; Housing
Services - No Comments; Human Rights - No Comments; Water - No Comments; Library - No Comments;
Airport - No Comments; Transit - No Comments; Purchase of Services - No Comments.
Michalski moved to close the public hearing portion of the Budget.
Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Nicholson.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-00
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET, AS AMENDED, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2001
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the annual budget, as amended, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001, as set forth
in the Adoption of Budget and Certification of Taxes summary and supporting state budget forms and in
the detailed budget in support thereof showing the revenue estimates and appropriation expenditures and
allocations to programs and activities for said fiscal year is adopted, and the City Clerk is directed to make
the filings required by law and to set up the books in accordance with the summary and details as adopted.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of March, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 100-00
ADOPTION OF FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, a recommended five year Capital Improvement Program for the period beginning July 1,
2000, and ending June 30, 2005, for the City of Dubuque has been prepared and submitted to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the five year Capital Improvement Program: (1) describes specific capital improvement
projects; (2) provides estimated costs for those projects; (3) proposes sources of funds for each of them;
and (4) schedules the year during which each project will be undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the capital improvement projects for the first year are included in the Fiscal Year 2001
budget for the City of Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, the five year Capital Improvement Program will be reconsidered annually by the City Council
and appropriately revised; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the five year Capital Improvement Program is a prudent measure to provide
continuity of programs and is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the five year Capital Improvement Program for the period beginning July 1, 2000, set
out in the Fiscal Year 2001-2005 Recommended Capital Improvement Budget, is hereby approved, and
adopted as the proposed allocation of the City resources for capital improvements as scheduled in the
years shown, subject to annual review and revision.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of March, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 101-00
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROGRAM YEAR 26 (FISCAL YEAR 2001) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) BUDGET.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has, through a series of public meetings and hearings, finalized a
Program Year 26 (Fiscal Year 2001) Community Development Block Grant budget addressing both housing
and non-housing needs in the community; and
Whereas, copies of the draft Program Year 26 CDBG budget have been available for public comment
30 days prior to City Council action; and
Whereas, the City's Community Development Advisory Commission has recommended the adoption
of this budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Program Year 26 (Fiscal Year 2001 )Community Development Block Grant budget
attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare the Program Year 26
(Fiscal Year 2001) Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds based
on this adopted budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of March, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Sections 32-279( 1), establishing fines for overtime parking, double parking,
and any other standing or parking violation by increasing the fine therefore; amending Section 32-314(6)
establishing the time and schedule for parking lot #10 by increasing the fee therefore; and amending
Section 32-337 of the Code of Ordinances establishing the fee schedule for parking meters by increasing
the fees therefore, presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 22-00
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 32-279(1)
ESTABLISHING FINES FOR OVERTIME PARKING, DOUBLE PARKING AND ANY OTHER STANDING OR
PARKING VIOLATION BY INCREASING THE FINE THEREFOR; AMENDING SECTION 32-314(6)
ESTABLISHING THE TIME AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKING LOT #10 BY INCREASING THE FEE
THEREFOR; AND AMENDING 32-337 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING
THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARKING METERS BY INCREASING THE FEES THEREFORE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Sec. 32-279(1) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 32-279(1) Parking Violations - Fines:
Overtime Parking, Double Parking and Any Other Standing or Parking Violation: If paid within one
hundred sixty eight (168) hours from time of violation as indicated on the notice, such fine shall be the
sum of four dollars ($4.00); if not paid within one hundred sixty eighty (168) hours, such fine shall be the
sum of six dollars ($6.00).
Section 2. Sec. 32-314(6) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 32-314 (6) Meters - Time and fee schedule for specific lots:
On Parking Lot No.1 0, reserved parking for nonmetered spaces shall be between the hours of six
o'clock (6:00 A.M.) and six o'clock (6:00 P.M.) daily, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at a
monthly rate of thirty-five dollars ($35), payable each month.
Section 3. Sec. 32-337 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows
Sec. 32-337. Fee Schedule:
Subject to the limitations provided in this Division, parking meters, when installed and properly operated
shall show legal parking upon and after deposit of United States coin in accordance with the following
schedule:
(1) One (1) hour parking meters shall show legal parking for thirty-five cents ($0.35) per hour, but not
more than a total of sixty (60) minutes at anyone time.
(2) Two (2) hour parking meters shall show legal parking for thirty-five cents ($0.35) per hour, but not
more than a total of one hundred twenty (120) minutes at anyone time.
(3) Four (4) hour parking meters shall show legal parking for thirty-five cents ($0.35) per hour, but not
more than a total of four (4) hours at anyone time.
(4) Ten (10) hour parking meters shall show legal parking for twenty-five cents ($0.25) per hour, but
not more than a total of ten (10) hours at anyone time.
(5) Twenty (20) minute parking meters shall show legal parking for sixty-five cents ($0.65) per hour,
but not more than a total of twenty (20) minutes at anyone time.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper this 17th day of March, 2000.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t3/17
Buol moved 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 finally passed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Robbins. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Duggan, Buol, Cline, Markham, Nicholson, Robbins. Nays--Michalski.
An Ordinance Amending Section 40-37 Paragraph (a) of the Code of Ordinances establishing charges
for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials increasing the monthly fee from
$7.00 per dwelling unit per month to $7.44, presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 23-00
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 40-37 PARAGRAPH
(a) ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS INCREASING THE MONTHLY FEE FROM $7.00 PER DWELLING UNIT PER
MONTH TO $7.44.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 40-37(a) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read
as follows:
SP.C 40-37 r:hFirgp.s-Amollnts' E'xcp.ptions'
(a) Class I premises. Except as qualified below, a fee of seven dollars and forty-four cents ($7.44) per
dwelling unit per month shall be paid to the City by the property owner of each Class I premises for such
services. Said fee shall be in payment for collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials
as defined. Exceptions to the collection charges for Class I premises are as follows:
(1) When a Class I premises has been vacant for a period not less than three (3) consecutive months,
the owner may apply to the City Manager for a credit under procedures to be established by the City
Manager. Such credit shall continue only so long as the Class I premises is vacant.
(2) Class I premises when the head of the household is sixty-five (65) years of age or older and has
an annual income equal to or less than the income standards used by HUD for its "Section Eight (8)
Housing Program" for one and two (!!A'dl.person households may, upon application to the City Manager,
be exempted from one-half (112) the established collection charge. After the initial application, annual
application shall be made by the head of household on July 1 of each year to verify annual income and
eligibility.
(3) In cases of extreme financial hardship, the City Manager, may, and is hereby authorized and
empowered to, make adjustments in the monthly collection charges as the City Manager may deem
appropriate. In such cases, the City Manager shall have the authority to require such proof of vacancy,
financial status, age or extreme hardship as the City Manager may deem necessary.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on the first day of July, 2000.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of March, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper this 17th day of March, 2000.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/17
Robbins moved 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 finally passed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Section 44-201 (a) of the Code of Ordinances fixing water rates for residential,
commercial, and industrial uses and all other uses, by increasing such water rates, presented and rea
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 24-00
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 44-201 (a) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, FIXING WATER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL USES
AND ALL OTHER USES, BY INCREASING SUCH WATER RATES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 44-201 (a), of the code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby amended
to read as follows:
*Section 44-201 (a). Residential, Commercial, Industrial and all other uses.
(a) Commencing July 1, 2000, the rates to be charged for water for residential, commercial,
industrial and all other uses and purposes by person, firm or corporation within the city shall be fixed and
determined as follows:
Monthly r:onsllmption r:hmgp. PM HlInrlrP.rI r:IJhic Fp.p.
First 3,000 $1.50
Next 12,000 $1.24
Next 35,000 $1.14
Next 50,000 $1.02
Next 100,000 $ .88
Rates shall be subject to the following minimum monthly charge according to the size of the meter:
Meter Size
~
5/8
3/4
1
1'12
2
3
4
6
8
Np.w ChFirgp.
$ 3.00
$ 7.50
$ 12.00
$ 39.00
$ 64.84
$139.24
$ 214.32
$ 442.32
$ 720.30
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on the first day of July, 2000.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of March, 2000.
(l.Ilhic Fp.p.t)
200
500
800
2,600
4,600
10,600
16,800
36,800
62,500
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper this 17th day of March, 2000.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/17
Robbins moved 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 finally passed be suspended and
further moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Section 44-202 of the Code of Ordinances fire sprinkler service by
increasing the rates for such service, presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 25-00
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 44-202 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE BY INCREASING THE RATES FOR SUCH SERVICE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 44-202, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby amended
to read as follows:
*Section 44-202. Fire Sprinkler Service.
(a) Commencing July 1, 2000, customers who have fire sprinkler service shall be billed for this
service on a monthly basis. This monthly charge shall be included on the customer's regular monthly bill
for which charges are fixed and determined as follows:
NlImhp.r of Hp.Fins Monthly r:hFirgp.s
Cllrrp.nt
Up to 200 (minimum monthly charge)...........$ 9.02
200-300................................ ..... .$1 0.82
300-400......................................$12.63
400-600......................................$14.42
600-800......................................$16.23
800-1,000....................................$18.04
1,000-1,200..................................$19.84
1,200-1,400..................................$21.64
1,400-1,600..................................$23.45
1,600-1,800..................................$25.25
1,800-2,000..................................$27.05
2,000-2,200..................................$28.86
2,200-2,400..................................$30.65
2,400-2,600..................................$32.46
2,600-2,800..................................$34.27
2,800-3,000..................................$36.07
3,000-3,500..................................$37.86
Over 3,500 (for each additional 500 heads
or fraction thereof)........................$ 1.81
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take place on the first day of July, 2000.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of March, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper this 17th day of March, 2000.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/17
Buol moved 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 finally passed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no further business, Buol moved to adjourn. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 P.M.
Isl Jeanne F. Schneider
City Clerk
Approved
Adopted
,2000
,2000
Mayor
Council Members
Attest:
City Clerk