03 20 00 Agenda
AGENDA
DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY- MARCH 20, 2000
DINNER - 5:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
Purchase of Real Estate (Iowa Code §21.5(1 Hj)
6:30 P.M., PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
FATHER MARK RESSLER
PROFESSOR - LORAS COLLEGE
CHAPLAIN - CLARKE COLLEGE
PROCLAMATIONS
"CENSUS WEEK AND DAY"
"SQUARE DANCE WEEK"
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES 5-7)
The consent items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent
items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a
particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the
microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed
from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council to express their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
Airport Commission - Applicants - R.J. Blocker, Don Hedeman, Nancy Ann Helling, Jim
O'Neill, Richard Wertzberger
Zoning Board of Adjustment - Applicant - Michael A. Ruden
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
NICC / AT&T Easement Agreement
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to consider disposing of City's
interest in property by easement agreement.
Communication of City Manager recommending approval of an easement agreement
between the City and AT&T Cable Services, Inc., for the installation and operation
of an optical fiber communication cable within sections of City-owned conduit.
Communication of Linus F. Rothmeyer, NICC Board of Trustees, in support of
agreement.
RESOLUTION Approving an easement agreement between the city of Dubuque,
Iowa, and AT&T Cable Services for the installation and operation of a fiber optic
communication cable within specific sections of City-owned conduit.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs of Publication and Communications;
Adopt Resolution
2.
Vacating Portion of Front Street
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on City's intent to dispose of the City's
interest in Lot 356A of Ham's Addition.
City Manager recommending to proceed with vacating and disposal of real estate to
Dubuque Boat Club, Inc.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 356A of Ham's Addition in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs of Publication and Communication
of City Manager; Adopt Resolution
3.
Highway 20 Landscape Design Bid Package #1
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans and Specs and Notice to
Bidders on the Receipt of Bids for Highway 20 Landscape Design Bid Package #1
and City Manager recommending to award contract for project.
RESOLUTION Adopting Plans and Specifications for project.
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to Nauman Nursery in the amount of
$446,774.42.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs of Publication and Communication
of City Manager; Adopt Resolutions
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Dolan Building Asbestos Removal
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans and Specs and Notice to
Bidders on the Receipt of Bids for Asbestos Removal from the Dolan Building and
City Manager recommending to award contract for project.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project.
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to Active Thermal Concepts, Inc., in
the amount of $12,904.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs of Publication and Communication
of City Manager; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
ACTION ITEMS
1.
Jeff Mozena giving a verbal report on the Historic Preservation Seminar.
2.
Construction Ordinance - Jackson Street
City Manager recommending approval of construction ordinance allowing Kalmes
Breaktime Bar and Grill to encroach in public right-of-way at 1097 Jackson Street.
ORDINANCE Authorizing Michael H. Kalmes to construct two door openings (one
with ramp, railing, and landing).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication of City Manager; Motion
"B"; Motion "A"
1997 Uniform Building Code
City Manager recommending adoption of the 1997 Uniform Building Code with
amendments.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa by
repealing Section 11-1 and Section 11-2 and enacting new Sections 11-1 and 11-2
in lieu thereof adopting the 1997 Uniform Building Code for the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication of City Manager; Motion
"B"; Motion "A"
Cedar Cross Road and Center Grove Drive Sidewalk Installations
City Manager requesting direction on whether to proceed with plans, specifications
and assessments for the installation of sidewalks on Cedar Cross Road and Center
Grove Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Council
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Requirement for Additional Housing Commissioner
City Manager recommending the addition of a tenth Housing Commissioner position
in accordance with HUD requirements.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances by repealing Subsection 15-23(a)
relating to membership of the Housing Commission and adopting in lieu thereof a
new Subsection 15-23(a) relating to membership of the Housing Commission; and
adopting a new Subsection 15-23(e) relating to membership on the Commission by
a member of a Section 8 programs resident board representative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication of City Manager; Motion
"B"; Motion "A"
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
2000 PC Concrete Paving Project - No.1
City Manager submitting documents providing for the 2000 PC Concrete Paving
Project - No.1 consisting of College Street from Fifth to LangworthY, Parkway,
Douglas, and Langworthy from College to Booth.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $1,376,057.51.
RESOLUTION Fixing Date of Hearing on plans and specs for April 17, 2000.
RESOLUTION Preliminary Approval of Resolution of Necessity.
RESOLUTION Fixing Date of Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for April 17, 2000.
RESOLUTION Approving Preliminary Schedule of Assessments.
2.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication of City Manager; Adopt
Resolutions - Public Hearing April 17, 2000
Rezoning - 2355 Elm Street
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval to rezone property at 2355
Elm Street from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential to CS Commercial Service
and Wholesale District (Requested by Steve Boelk and Fred Boyes)
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2355 Elm Street from R-2A
Alternate Two-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale
District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B"; Motion "D";
Public Hearing - April 3, 2000
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Rezoning / Annexation - 11515 English Mill Road
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their denial of a request to rezone 222
acres of property from County A-1 Agricultural to City C-3 General Commercial
District and City-R-1 Single Family residential District (Requested by John
Herrig/Gerald and Judith Siegert)
Communication from John W. Herrig regarding rezoning/annexation request.
City Manager recommending that the rezoning request be referred back to the
Zoning Advisory Commission for a public hearing on a modified plan.
ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 11515 English Mill Road from
Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural District to City of Dubuque C-3 General
Commercial District and R-1 Single-Family Residential District, concurrent with
annexation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communications; Refer Back to Zoning
Advisory Commission
4.
Third Street Parking Ramp Project
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of the Third Street
Parking Ramp.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $5,000,000.
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for May 1, 2000.
RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication of City Manager; Adopt
Resolutions - Public Hearing on May 1, 2000
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted
Building Code Board of Appeals of 3/2; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 2/15; Historic Preservation Commission of 2/17 and 3/2; Long
Range Planning Commission of 2/23; Transit Board of 3/2; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 3/1; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 2/24.
Proof of Publication and List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for the Month
Ending January, 2000. Finance Director submitting financial report for month
ending February, 2000.
Proof of Publication of Council Proceedings for 2/14, 2/26, 2/21, and 2/28/00.
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Notice of Claims/Suits
BFI of Dubuque in estimated amount of $7,431.63 for property damage; Michael E.
Conklin in unknown amount for personal injuries; Justin Heim in estimated amount
of $575.16 for vehicle damage; Morse Electric, Inc. in unspecified amount for labor
and materials provided on City project.
Corporation Counsel advising following claims have been referred to Public Entity
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool for the
following claims: personal injury claim of Ginnie Becker; vehicle damage claim of
Dan Kruse Pontiac; vehicle damage claim of D. Ron McClain; personal injury claim
of Theresa A. Pierce.
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Communications of City Manager to State Legislators urging support of House File
2528; and communication urging opposition to House File 2503.
4.
Communication of City Manager to Senators Harkin and Grassley opposing HR
1000 on FAA Re-authorization.
5.
Communication of Iowa Department of Transportation advising of their intent to
begin a traffic/location study of U.S. 20 from the Peosta Interchange to its
intersection with Devon Drive.
6.
Public notice from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding proposal to realign a
portion of John's Creek in Dubuque County.
Suggested Disposition for Items #1-6: Receive and File Communications
7.
City Manager recommending approval of a lease agreement with the Dubuque
Children's Zoo Boosters for operation of the Storybook Hill Children's Zoo.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve
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Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval of plat of survey for Lots
16, 17, E and F, Loras Estates (requested by Ron Smith).
RESOLUTION Approving the plat of survey of Lots 16, 17, E and F, Loras Estates,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending approval of a 180 day extension for Jaeger Heights
Subdivision No.2.
RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 540-99 and approving reaffirming the final
plat of Lots 1 thru 4 of Block 4, Lots 1 and 2 of Block 5, and Lots 1 thru 3 of Block
6 of Jaeger Heights Subdivision No.2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
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City Manager recommending acceptance of Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino
Parking Lot Improvements - 1997 Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting Improvement for project.
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $297,519.41.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
City Manager recommending an amendment to the approved Urban Revitalization
Applications, removing four ineligible properties.
RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 57-2000 by removing certain residential
property tax exemption applications from the list of approved applications for
transmittal to the City Tax Assessor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2000 Human Rights
Department Budget in response to a $44,000 contract with HUD.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Communication from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Refer to City Manager
Request of Dubuque Golf and Country Club to display fireworks on July 4, 2000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve
Refund requested by Smoke Shack Bar-B-Q, Inc. in amount of $150.00 for
unexpired Class B Beer Permit.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Finance Director to issue check
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to P.J.'s Tap and
Eagles Club.
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which
are of concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place
at the microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your
comments; however, no formal or official action may be taken at this time on your
comments because of the notice requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
Jeanne F. Schneider
1 :00 p.m.
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