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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2005
INVOCATION
Reverend Greg Bjornstad, Chaplain - Luther Manor
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda 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.
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
Building Code Board of Appeals of 1/6; City Council of 1/3; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 12/8; Housing Commission of 12/21; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 12/16;
Printed Council Proceedings for month of November, 2004
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of December 20, 2004
Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
December 31,2004 (On file in the City Clerk's Office)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
2.
Notice of Claims/Suits
Carol Kaune for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
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: Lori
Burrows for personal injury; Carol Kaune for vehicle damage; Nicole Pollard for vehicle
damage; Paula Travis for property damage
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Jim Bauerly for property
damage and Area Residential Care Facility for property damage and directing the
Finance Department to issue payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance Dept to Issue
Payment
3.
Sexual Orientation
Communication from Reverend Nancy N. Bickel, Reverend Jerry E. Oakland and
Reverend Gwen Sayler submitting a petition in support of the proposal of the Human
Rights Commission regarding sexual orientation.
Communication from Helen Johnston, 3460 Starlite Drive, in support of including sexual
orientation in Dubuque's nondiscrimination policy.
Communication from Daniel and Marlene Apel, 4485 Dodge Street, in support of adding
sexual orientation to the City's civil rights ordinance.
Communication from Billie Greenwood, 345 West Locust Street, in support of the
Human Rights Commission recommendation for the inclusion of sexual orientation as a
protected class in the City of Dubuque.
Communication from Steve Heer, 1514 Auburn Street, in support of the proposal by the
Human Rights Commission to add sexual orientation to the current City ordinance
forbidding discrimination.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4.
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Mary Ann Specht, Agency Secretary, submitting the Fiscal year 2006 budget and fee
schedule for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5.
Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and the Teamsters
Local Union No. 421
City Manager recommending approval of the collective bargaining agreement between
the City of Dubuque and the Teamsters Local Union No. 421.
RESOLUTION Approving the agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
Teamsters Local Union No. 421 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Communication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development advising
that the City's appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 is $1,398,731.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Samuel Street Concrete Section Repair and Overlay Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Samuel Street Concrete Section Repair
and Overlay Project as completed by River City Paving, a Division of Mathy
Construction, in the final contract amount of $188,775.07.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Shot Tower Grant Administration
City Manager recommending approval of a proposal from East Central
Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) for $15,000 to assist the City with administration
of two grants received to stabilize and rehabilitate the Shot Tower.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Shot Tower Archeological Survey
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a $15,500 Historic
Resources Development Program (HRDP) grant application for the Shot Tower
Archeological Survey.
RESOLUTION Authorizing a grant application to the Historic Resource Development
Program for the Shot Tower Archeological Survey
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10.
Enterprise Zone Legislation
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support for proposed changes to
current Enterprise Zone legislation.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Purchase of Property at 715 West 32nd Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 715 West 32nd Street, as part of the acquisition program associated with expansion of
the West 32nd Street detention basin.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 715 West 32nd Street,
in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12.
Dubuque Community School District
Notice in the matter of the condemnation of certain rights in land by the Dubuque
Community School District for the counties of Dubuque and Jackson (a/kla Dubuque
Community School District) for purposes of acquiring land to construct a new school.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Communication from the United States Environmental Protection Agency providing an
update on the Peoples Natural Gas Superfund Site in the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of one new permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers to Bootlegger's Pub
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to UAW Local #94 and
Class "C" Beer Permit to Awn Stop Mart, Inc.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to The Lounge
and Bootleggers Pub
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 7, 2004 to
consider ratifying prior action taken on the proposed issuance of a $200,000 General
Obligation Capital Loan Note.
RESOLUTION Directing republication of notice of hearing on the proposition of the
issuance of a $200,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Note of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission (One unexpired three-year term through 7/1/05 - Old
Main District)
Applicant: Mirdza E. Berzins
TV Cable Regulatory Commission (One unexpired three-year term through 6/30/06 -
term of Ellis; two unexpired three-year terms - term of Pratt and one vacant)
Applicant: Charlie Ellis
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1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
Harvest View Park Development Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifications and notice to
bidders for the Harvest View Park Development Project and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to Klauer Construction Company in the amount of
$94,800.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
2.
2004 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifications and notice to
bidders for the 2004 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project and City Manager recommending
award of the contract to Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Co., in the amount of $81,329.16.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
US 20 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifications and notice to
bidders for the US 20 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to Top Grade Excavating, Inc., in the amount of
$382,102.05.
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for
the US Highway 20 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
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Request for Renewal Proposal (RFRP) - Mediacom
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Renewal
Proposal with supporting documents to Mediacom and authorization for continuation of
informal renewal negotiations.
RESOLUTION Approving the issuance of a Request for Renewal Proposal for a Cable
Television Franchise with MCClowa, L.L.C.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
2.
Washington Street Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
City Manager recommending approval of a targeted revitalization strategy to positively
impact the Washington Street Neighborhood.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2004 Comprehensive Financial Report
(CAFR), Parking Facilities Financial Statements, Management Letter and City
Responses to the Management Letter.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Request for Proposals - Transient Boat Docks Feasibility Study
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for a Transient Boat Docks Feasibility Study at the Port of Dubuque which is
necessary for the City to compete in the Federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Iowa League of Cities Conference
Communication to the Iowa League of Cities extending an offer to host the Iowa League
of Cities Conference in September 2009 and advising that Public Information Office
Randy Gehl will serve as the City's representative along with an appointed City Council
representative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointment
Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget and Capital
Improvement Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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 action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice
requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation- Chapter 21.5(1)(c) 2003 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
January 13, 2005
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