Minutes City Council 12 20 04
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Regular Session, December 20, 2004
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Lindahl
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is the regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters which may properly come before the City Council.
Invocation was given by Reverend Mark Ressler, Pastor, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church.
Proclamations: Appreciation to Bill Baum, retiring Economic Development Director;
Appreciation to Jim Waller, County Supervisor.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 12/8; City Council of
12/6 and 12113; Civil Service of 10/13; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of
11/2 and 12/8; Human Rights Commission of 11/8; Park and Recreation Commission of 1217;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 12/1, upon motion received and filed.
City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending November 30, 2004 (On file in the City
Clerk's Office), upon motion received and filed.
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of November 15, 2004 (On file in the City Clerk's
Office), upon motion received and filed.
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of November 18, 2004, upon motion received
and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Paula Ann Kaufmann for personal injury; Karen S. Powers for personal
injury; Randel J. Roy for vehicle damage, upon motion received and filed and referred to Legal for
investigation.
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Paula Ann Kaufmann for
personal injury; Karen S. Powers for personal injury, upon motion received and filed and
concurred.
Corporation Counsel recommending approval of the claim of Randel J. Roy for vehicle damage
and directing the Finance Department to issue payment, upon motion received and filed and
concurred.
Arts Funding: Communication from Melissa A. Hancock urging the City Council to approve
$250,000 of general operating funds for Dubuque arts organizations, upon motion received and
filed.
Administrative Services Agreement with Express Scripts, Inc.: City Manager recommending
approval of an Administrative Services Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Express
Scripts, Inc. to provide management of the City's pharmacy benefits, upon motion received and
filed and approved recommendation.
Purchase of Property - 695 West 32"d Street: City Mana~er recommending approval of the
purchase of a residential dwelling located at 695 West 32" Street as part of the acquisition
program associated with expansion of the West 32"d Street detention basin, upon motion received
and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 473-04 Approving the acquisition of real estate
located at 695 West 32"d Street in the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
Federal Legislative Priorities: City Manager recommending approval of the "City of Dubuque
Federal Legislative Priorities," upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Flynn Addition - Plat of Survey: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the
Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Flynn Addition located east of Schloth Road in Dubuque County,
upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 474-04 Approving the
Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Flynn Addition in Dubuque County, Iowa. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Shot Tower - Save Our History Grant: City Manager recommending approval of a $10,000 Save
Our History grant application for the Dubuque Shot Tower History Project, which is a collaborative
historical research project of the Historic Preservation Commission and Central Alternative High
School, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 475-04
Authorizing submittal of a Save Our History grant application for the Dubuque Shot Tower History
Project. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Mercy Medical Center - Replacement Banners: City Manager recommending approval of a
request from Mercy Medical Center to install 58 light pole banners using existing banner brackets
previously approved by Council to recognize the nursing services credentials recently received,
upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants: City Manager recommending approval of a Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources regarding lead contamination
at the site of the new Municipal Services Center, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Request for Proposals - Interrelated Floodwall Pumping Station Improvements: City Manager
recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for architectural and
engineering services for five interrelated floodwall pumping station improvement projects, upon
motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
E-Community Program: Communication from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission recommending City Council endorsement of the E-Community Program on behalf of
the City of Dubuque and an overview of the program submitted by Mark Henning, E-Community
Dubuque Coordinator, upon motion received and filed and approved endorsement.
Housing Trust Fund Award: Communication from David Harris, Housing and Community
Development Director, to Linda Wilson, Project Manager for Housing and Community
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Development, in appreciation of the $4,000 Fannie Mae contribution toward the operation of the
City's Housing Trust Fund, upon motion received and filed.
Tax Increment Financing Report: City Manager transmitting the 2004 summary report on the
City's use of Tax Increment Financing to support economic development projects, upon motion
received and filed.
Delinquent Sewer Charges: City Manager recommending approval of the submission of
delinquent sewer accounts to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property
liens for collection of such past due accounts, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved
adoption of Resolution No. 476-04 Authorizing collection of delinquent sewer accounts in
accordance with Section 44-83 and 44-86 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Delinquent Garbage and Refuse Collection Accounts: City Manager recommending approval of
the submission of delinquent garbage and refuse accounts to the Dubuque County Treasurer in
order to establish real property liens for collection of such past due accounts, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 477-04 Authorizing collection of
delinquent garbage and refuse collection accounts in accordance with Section 40-37 and 40-39(d)
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
Delinquent Storm Water Management Accounts: City Manager recommending approval of the
submission of delinquent storm water management accounts to the Dubuque County Treasurer in
order to establish real property liens for collection of such past due accounts, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 478-04 Authorizing collection of
delinquent storm water management accounts in accordance with Section 44-282 and 44-86 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
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ECIA Annual Report: East Central Intergovernmental Agency submitting the 2004 Annual Report,
upon motion received and filed.
Eagle Valley Subdivision: City Manager recommending approval of the rescinding of Resolution
No. 386-04 due to a typographical error and re-approving the final plat of Lots 1-4 and Lots A-B of
Block 5 of Eagle Valley Subdivision, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 479-04 Rescinding Resolution No. 386-04 and approving the final plat of Lots 1-4
and Lot A-B of Block 5 of Eagle Valley Subdivision. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position
of Sanitation Driver, upon motion received and filed and made a matter of record.
Business Licenses: Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 480-04 Granting the issuance of a
Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy-Vee #2 and Oky Doky (Kerper Blvd) and Resolution No. 481-04
Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Michael's Bar X, Ten Pin Tap,
Bowling and Beyond, and The Ave New. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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Indian Room Rest Room Renovation Project: City Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the Indian Room Rest Room Renovation Project and that a public hearing on
the plans and specifications be set for February 7, 2005, upon motion received and filed. Cline
moved adoption of Resolution No. 482-04 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications;
Resolution No. 483-04 Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications for 2/7/05 at a meeting
to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and direct the City Clerk to publish
notice in the manner prescribed by law and Resolution No. 484-04 Ordering bids. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Commissions:
Human Rights Commission (One Unexpired 3-Year Term through 1/1/07; Three 3-Year Terms
through 1/1/07 - Terms of Murray, Oswald and Ross)
Applicants: James Jarrard, Gary McAlpin, Lou Oswald, Bill Ross
Michalski moved that James Jarrad be appointed to the unexpired three year term to expire
1/1/07. Seconded by Markham. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Connors, Markham,
Michalski. Nays-Cline, Duggan, Nicholson.
Vote on the other three appointments was as follows: Buol voted for McAlpin, Oswald and Ross;
Cline voted for McAlpin; Connors voted for McAlpin, Oswald and Ross; Duggan voted for McAlpin
and Oswald, Markham voted for McAlpin, Oswald and Ross; Michalski voted for McAlpin, Oswald
and Ross; Nicholson voted for McAlpin. Therefore, Gary McAlpin appointed and Lou Oswald and
Bill Ross reappointed to three year terms to expire 1/1/08.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission:
(1) Four Three-Year Terms through 6/30/07 - Arts Knowledge/lnterest
(2) Two Two-Year Terms through 6/30/06 - Business/Professional (One Applicant Must
Live/Work Within District)
(3) One Two-Year Term through 6/30/06 - At Large
Applicants - Arts Knowledge/Interest:
Ken Bichell, Catherine Goodman, Richard Hall, Ellen Henkels, Louise Kames, Jane Kenworthy,
Paul Kohl, loana Mamali, Michele McKinlay, Gene Perry, Susan Riedel, John Tilton, Mark Wahlert,
Vincent Williams, John Woodin
Vote on appointments for four terms for Arts Knowledge/lnterest:
Buol voted for Hall, Kenworthy, Riedel and Wahlert; Cline voted for Hall, Kenworthy, Kohl and
Mamali; Connors voted for Kames, Kohl, Riedel and Woodin; Duggan voted for Kohl, Mamali,
Riedel and Wahlert; Markham voted for Hall, Kenworthy, Riedel and Wahlert; Michalski voted for
Henkels, Riedel, Wahlert and Woodin; Nicholson voted for Henkels, Riedel, Wahlert and Woodin.
Therefore, on the first vote, Susan Riedel and Mark Wahlert were appointed.
Applicants (second highest vote getters) for the second vote - Hall, Kenworthy, Kohl and
Woodin: Buol voted for Hall and Kenworthy; Cline voted for Hall and Kenworthy; Connors voted
for Kenworthy and Kohl; Duggan voted for Kenworthy and Kohl; Markham voted for Hall and
Kenworthy; Michalski voted for Kenworthy and Woodin; Nicholson voted for Kohl & Woodin.
Therefore, Jane Kenworthy appointed as an Arts Interest/Knowledge representative to the
Commission.
Third vote applicants: Hall, Kohl. Buol voted for Hall; Cline voted for Hall, Connors voted for
Kohl; Duggan voted for Kohl; Markham voted for Hall; Michalski voted for Kohl; Nicholson voted
for Kohl.
Therefore, Paul Kohl appointed as an Arts Interest/Knowledge representative to the Commission.
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Jane Kenworthy, Paul Kohl, Susan Riedel and Mark Wahlert were appointed to three year terms
on the Arts and Cultural Affairs Committee to represent the Arts Knowledge/Interest.
Applicants - Business/Professional (One Applicant Must Live/Work Inside District): Inside
District: Mirdza Berzins, William Intriligator, Louise Kames, Amy Link, John Tilton
Vote on the Business/Professional - Inside District was as follows: Buol voted for Link; Cline
voted for Link, Connors voted for Link; Duggan voted for Intrilligator; Markham voted for
Intrilligator; Michalski voted for Intrilligator; Nicholson voted for Link. Therefore, Amy Link
appointed to represent the Business/Professional who works inside the District.
Outside District Applicants: Catherine Goodman, Jim Grady, Ellen Henkels, Cheryl Jacobsen,
David Kessler, Karen Ridings plus the other non-appointed applicants from inside the district:
Vote on the appointment was as follows: Buol voted for Goodman, Cline voted for Kessler,
Connors voted for Kames; Duggan voted for Kessler; Markham voted for Kessler; Michalski voted
for Intrilligator; Nicholson voted for Intrilligator;
There being no majority there was another vote of the top vote getters of Intrilligator and Kessler.
Vote was as follows: Buol voted for Intrilligator; Cline voted for Kessler; Connors voted for
Intrilligator; Duggan voted for Kessler; Markham voted for Kessler; Michalski voted for Intrilligator;
Nicholson voted for Intrilligator. Therefore, William Intrilligator was appointed to represent the
Business/Professional outside the district.
Applicants - At Large: Rebecca Fabricius, Catherine Goodman, Jim Grady, Ellen Henkels,
Louise Kames, David Kessler, Susan Riedel, John Tilton
Vote on the appointment was as follows: Buol voted for Tilton; Cline voted for Kames; Connors
voted for Fabricius; Duggan voted for Fabricius; Markham voted for Fabricius; Michalski voted
for Fabricius; Nicholson voted for Fabricius. Therefore Rebecca Fabricius was appointed to
represent At Large on the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to address the Council.
Radford Road and Radford Court - PUD Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider amending the PC Planned Commercial District on the northeast corner of Radford
Road and Radford Court, to include indoor restaurants and drive-in/carry-out restaurants at the
request of Wayne Briggs/Radford Road Real Estate LLC, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval; communication from Brian J. Kane, representing Radford Road Real
Estate, LLC, in support of the rezoning request and responding to concerns expressed in the
communication from Dale Lass; and communication from Dale Lass, 2945 Kristen Court and
appointed Principal of the new west end middle school, in opposition to the proposed PC Planned
Commercial District amendment, upon motion received and filed.
Attorney Brian Kane, representing Radford Road Real Estate, LLC, spoke in support of the
requested rezoning.
Dale Lass, 2945 Kristen Ct., as Principal of the new Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, spoke in
opposition to the proposed rezoning, stating it could become an attractive area for the students to
congregate after school.
Ordinance No. 82-04 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances for hereinafter described property located at the northeast corner of Radford Road
and Radford Court to amend Ordinance #86-02 that established a PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PC Planned Commercial District designation, presented and read.
Buol moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for
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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.
Dubuque Industrial Center West - PUD Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider amending the PUD Planned Unit Development District to provide for expansion of the
Dubuque Indusial Center West as requested by the City of Dubuque and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending denial; City Manager advising that the City has been awarded $1.26
million by the Iowa Department of Transportation Commission from their Revitalize Iowa's Sound
Economy (RISE) program to assist with the extension of Chavenelle Road; communication from
Dianne and Douglas Fritsch, 14238 Middle Road, in opposition to the proposed expansion of the
Dubuque Industrial Center West, upon motion received and filed.
Attorney Tom Bitter, representing the residents of Middle Road, spoke in opposition to the
proposed ordinance.
Elaine White of 1466 Middle Road, Jane Steffen of 14480 Middle Road, Alan Lex of 14512
Middle Road, Douglas Fritsch of 14238 Middle Road, and Joseph Behnke, of 14078 Middle Road,
all spoke objecting to the proposed rezoning, citing drastically reduced property values for their
properties.
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, spoke of the
need for industrial development expansion and urged adoption of the Ordinance, citing loss of
development momentum and denial of the needed RISE grant if the Ordinance is not adopted.
Ordinance No. 83-04 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances amending Ordinances No. #14-98 and No. #07-01 by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located east of Seippel Road and south of Middle Road from AG Agricultural
District to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PI Planned Industrial District designation
and adopting an amended Conceptual Development Plan, with conditions, for the Dubuque
Industrial Center West, presented and read. 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.
Council, by consensus, directed that staff work with the affected property owners.
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Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund - $200,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Note:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of an offer by Premier Bank to
provide $200,000 to the City for ten years, interest free, for the Historic Preservation Revolving
Loan Fund, financed with a $200,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Note and City Manager
recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of
Resolution No. 485-04 Instituting proceedings to take additional action and Resolution No. 486-04
Approving and authorizing a form of Loan Agreement and authorizing and providing for the
issuance of a Capital Loan Note and levying a tax to pay the Note. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Park Maintenance Headquarters Roofing Project: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications for the Park Maintenance Headquarters Roofing Project and City
Manager recommending award of the contract to Stumpf Construction in the amount of $44,510,
upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 487-04 Approving plans
and specifications and Resolution No. 488-04 Awarding contract. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
Petition for Public Skating Sessions: Loras Kluesner to present a petition to City Council
requesting that public ice skating at the Five Flags Civic Center be provided on Saturday and
Sunday afternoons for the remainder of the season, upon motion received and filed and referred
to Staff to investigate and look at expanded hours.
Loras Kluesner, 440 Maplewood, spoke explaining that these were the same hours previously
available and requested that the hours be reinstated for the remainder of the season.
Eagle Point Bluff Stabilization - Request for Proposals: City Manager recommending approval to
release a Request for Proposal for qualified consulting/engineering firms for the Eagle Point Bluff
Study, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation. Michalski stressed that
the City is requesting the best solution/answer to the problem.
Cedar Ridge Farm Place No.7 - Final Plat: City Manager recommending approval of the final
plat of Cedar Ridge Farm Place No.7 being developed by Nemmers Cedar Ridge Farm, LLC,
upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 489-04 Approving the
final plat of Cedar Ridge Farm Place No.7 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Buol.
Motion carried 6-0 with Duggan temporarily out of the room.
Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) Application: City Manager recommending
approval of an application for Community Economic Better Account (CEBA) funds to assist
Prudential in an expansion project to add sixty-nine new full-time positions within the next three
years, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 490-04 Authorizing
the filing of a Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) Application on behalf of
Prudential Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
0 with Duggan clarifying he will abstain from the vote when the application is considered by the
Iowa Department of Economic Development Board of Directors, of which he is a member.
Outdoor Storage Regulations: City Manager recommending approval of the prohibition of
exterior commercial storage containers effective July 1, 2005, upon motion received and filed.
Ordinance No. 84-04 Amending Chapter 11 Building and Building Regulations of the city of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adopting a new Article VII. Exterior Storage Containers
prohibiting the use of exterior storage containers, presented and read. Michalski 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.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Design Standards: City Manager recommending approval of the
proposed Bee Branch Creek Restoration Design Standards, upon motion received and filed. Buol
moved adoption of Resolution No. 491-04 Approving the entire alignment of the Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project and Resolution No. 492-04 Approving the design elements and concepts as
outlined by the preliminary design for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Cline and Markham stressed addressing concerns in Wayne Klostermann's letter.
Ordinance No. 85-04 Repealing Ordinance No. 50-04 and amending the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances, Chapter 11 Buildings and Building Regulations by adding a new Section 11-58.5
Adopting a moratorium on the issuance of building permits for commercial and new residential
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construction in the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Alignment Study area, presented and read.
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
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Sidewalk Installation Ordinance: City Manager recommending approval of establishment of a
requirement to install sidewalks on all lots on a public street for which a building permit or site plan
approval is sought in order to provide an adequate safe area for pedestrian traffic and that
exceptions be granted only by action of the City Council, upon motion received and filed.
Ordinance No. 86-04 Amending Chapter 41, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 41-100 requiring sidewalk installation and
by retitling Article V as Sidewalk Installation and Repair, presented and read. 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 Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Sidewalk Inspection and Abatement Policy: City Manager recommending approval of a revised
Sidewalk Inspection and Abatement Policy that will better reflect the definition of "sidewalk,"
"sidewalk defects," extension criteria, and an added appeal section, upon motion received and
filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 493-04 Approving revisions to the City of Dubuque
Sidewalk Inspection Policy. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Asbury Road Sidewalk: City Manager recommending approval of the installation of sidewalks
along the north side of Asbury Road from John F. Kennedy Road to the Northwest Arterial in
response to several requests from citizens, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Eagle Valley Subdivision - Parking Restrictions: City Manager recommending approval of no
parking zones for five streets in Eagle Valley Subdivision pursuant to an agreement between the
City and Fondell Excavating, Inc., which was approved on December 2, 2003 for the Eagle Valley
Subdivision, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 87-04 Amending Section 32-262(d)
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, prohibiting parking on designated streets
or portions thereof by adding portions of Bald Eagle Court, Harpy Eagle Court, Stellar Eagle Drive,
Golden Eagle Drive and Eagle Valley Drive, presented and read. 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 Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Prairie and Walnut Streets - Through Streets: City Manager recommending that Prairie Street
and Walnut Street be designated as "through streets" to provide authority for the installation of
stop signs on all the side streets without the necessity of individual stop sign ordinances for each
intersection, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 88-04 Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by adding Prairie Street and Walnut Street to
Subsection (b) of Section 32-213 thereof providing for the designation of through streets,
presented and read. 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 Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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Holliday Drive - Through Street: City Manager recommending that Holliday Drive be designated
as a "through street" to provide authority for the installation of stop signs on all the side streets and
to give priority to traffic along Holliday Drive, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 89-04
Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by adding Holliday Drive to
Subsection (b) of Section 32-213 thereof providing for the designation of through streets,
presented and read. Connors 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.
Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Programs: City Manager recommending
approval of the establishment of two Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Programs for the Economic
Development Department from the Community Development Block Grant Program, upon motion
received and filed. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 494-04 Approving a Revolving
Loan Fund Plan for Commercial/lndustrial Building Rehabilitation Loan Program and Resolution
No. 495-04 Approving a Revolving Loan Fund Plan for Economic Development Loan Program.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Water Works Park Update: City Manager submitting an updated plan for Water Works Park and
recommending approval of the conceptual design, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Carnegie Stout Public Library Community Survey: Request of Library Director Susan Henricks to
address the City Council to provide an overview of the Library's community survey, upon motion
received and filed. Susan Henricks spoke reviewing the survey.
At 9:15 P.M. upon motion it was resolved to go into Closed Session re: Property Acquisition -
Chapter 21.5(1)0) 2003 Code of Iowa.
At 9:27 P.M. Council reconvened regular session stating that staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 9:28 P.M.
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