04 03 00 AgendaSGENDA
DUBUQUE CITY COUNCil
MONDAY, APRil 3, 2000
6:30 P.M.
CARNEGIE STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Pastor Steve Hansel of the Miracle Harvest Church
PROCLAMATIONS
"Dubuque Hunger Clean-up Day"
"library Week"
"Volunteer Week"
"American City Quality Month"
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
Mayor Duggan to Swear in Youth Council Members
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES 6-9)
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:
Civil Service Commission: Richard Wertzberger
APPOINTMENTS to the following Boards/Commissions:
Airport Commission: Applicants - R.J. Blocker, Don Hedeman, Nancy Ann Helling, Jim
O'Neill, Richard Wertzberger
Communication of Richard Wertzberger withdrawing his name from consideration for
appointment to the Airport Commission; Communication of Nancy Helling in support of
her appointment to the Airport Commission.
Zoning Board of Adjustment: Applicant - Michael A. Ruden
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Rezoning - 2355 Elm Street
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to reclassify property located at \
2355 Elm Street from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District to CS \
Commercial Service and Wholesale District. \
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the City of oè';;~~: ~ie~~~i~ces by ¡
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2355 Elm Str,e, et from R-2A)
Alternate Two-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale
District. (1 st and 2nd readings given on 3/20/00) ,-
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication; Motion "A"
2.
Southfork Interceptor Sewer - Phase I
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to establish a schedule of fees for
the connection of property to City sewer.
Communication of City Manager recommending approval of the schedule of final
connection charges.
ORDINANCE Establishing the Southfork Sanitary Sewer Interceptor District - Phase
I and a schedule of fees for the connection of property to City sewer. st and 2nd
readings givenon March 6, 2000) - '<¿-<)(/' <'J'() ,,»?' " ' .
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communication of
City Manager; Motion" A"
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Skate Park Concrete Slab Construction Project
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans and Specs and Notice to
Bidders on the Receipt of Bids for construction of the Skate Park Concrete Slab and
City Manager recommending to award contract for project.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project.
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to Connolly Concrete and Exb'avating
in the amount of $46, 616. ';'cé~:~/...:./ (J.¿/(>¿ ¿/<,- 5;.~¿;' O!tfi«J-,/(/
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communication of
City Manager; Adopt Resolutions
Dolan Building Demolition
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans and Specs and Notice to
Bidders.
Communication of City Manager regarding the rebidding of this project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communication of
City Manager
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REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCil
ACTION ITEMS
1.
Highway 20 Moratorium
City Manager recommending that the building permit moratorium for Highway 20
from Bluff Street east to the City limits be extended for twelve months and that
the portion from Bluff Street to Cherokee Drive/Collins Street be allowed to expire.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 11 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by Amending Section 11.58-1 by establishing a
twelve month moratorium on the issuance of permit~ for work in the U.S. 20
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B" and "A".
2.
Twin Ridge Subdivision No.5
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of lots 1 through 18 and lot
C and lot D, Twin Ridge Subdivision No.5, subject to conditions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 1 through 18 and Lot C and Lot D"
Twin Ridge Subdivision No.5, in Dubuque County, Iowa.
3.
Projecting Sign - 365 Main Street
City Manager recommending approval of a right-of-way encroachment at 365 Main
Street for installation of a projecting sign.
ORDINANCE Authorizing Fiegen & Bisenius, Inc. to construct a projecting sign at
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B" and "A"
Heritage Trail Extension Project "
City Manager recommending the selection of Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., as {h'e
consultant for the Heritage Trail Extension Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission liaison
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission requesting
that the Council direct the Zoning Advisory Commission to appoint a new liaison to
the Long Range Planning Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Provide Direction
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Appeal by American Trust and Savings Bank
Communication of Historic Preservation Commission regarding the appeal of
American Trust and Savings Bank of the Commission's denial to allow the
installation of signs at 901 Locust Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Confirm or Reverse the
Commission's Decision
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Update of Comprehensive Plan
Communication from the Long Range Planning Commission on the process for
update of the Comprehensive Plan and related planning efforts; and process for 28E
Agreement for fringe area growth and development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication
8.
Ordinance Relating to Driver licensing
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance relating to driver's licenses
to conform to the State Code.
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ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by enacting a new
Section 32-131 entitled "Operators licensed - Operation of Commercial Motor
Vehicles" and a Aew Section 32-1432 entitled "license to be in Possession."
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Suggested Disposition: Receive arid File CommuJ1Îcation; Motion "B"; Motion "A"
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Ordinance Relating to Residential Buildings Moved Within the City limits
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance relating to the requirements
for residential buildings moved within the City limits.
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ORDINANCE Amending the Section 11-60(c) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances regulating relocated buil,dings or structures.
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Suggested DIsposition: Receive and File Communrcatìon; Motion "B"; Motion "A"
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Calendar Year 2000 Downtown Street Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending that the City enter into a contract with WHKS & Co.,
to assist staff with the Calendar Year 2000 Downtown Street Reconstruction
Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve Contract
COUNCil MEMBER REPORTS
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Dubuque Stamping and Mfg., Inc.
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for April 17, 2000 to
consider a request to vacate a portion of property adjacent to their property.
RESOLUTION Advising of intent to dispose ,of City interest in Lot 2 of 6 of Mineral
Lot 322, Dubuque, 10wa'¡Ûl::d.J /' .-;
RESOLUTION Approving plat of survey of Lot 1 of 6 and Lot 2 of 6 of Mineral Lot
322.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication of City Manager; Adopt
Resolutions; Public Hearing April 17, 2000
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Fiscal Year 2000 Second Budget Amendment
Communication of City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for
April 17, 2000 to consider a second amendment to the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget.
RESOLUTION Directing the City Clerk to publish pr,oposed <jme9d?1ent to the Fiscal
Year 2000 budget and date of public hearing. A;'¿;:-:'<7~~
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution; Public
Hearing April 17, 2000
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Dubuque Yacht Basin lease Agreement
City Manager recommending reconfiguration of the Dubuque Yacht Basin Lease and
that a public hearing be held on April 17, 2000.
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of City interest in real property pursuant to
amendment to lease agreement between the Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc., and the
City of Dubuque, Iowa. (Lease Area A)
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of City interest in real property pursuant to
amendment to lease agreement between the Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc., and the
City of Dubuque, Iowa. (Lease Area B) ';"
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of City interest in real property pursuant to
amendment to lease agreement between the Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc., and the
City of Dubuque, Iowa. (Lease Area C)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions; Public
Hearing April 17, 2000 ¡:::;~¡~;u ;,
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Dolan Building Demolition
City Manager recommending a revised schedule for bidding and demolition of the
Dolan Building and that a public hearing be set for May 1, 2000.
RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 93-2000 and ordering bids and fixing
dates of hearing on plans and specifications for demolition and site clearance of the
Dolan Building (330-336 Main Street).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and Fil"e, com,m,:,un"i,c,aa¿;io ; Adopt Resolution; Public
Hearing on May 1, 2000 /,; /,/,,' /:.-/ ./
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CONSENT ITEMS
1.
Minutes Submitted
Airport Commission of 2/28; Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 3/15; Civil
Service Commission of 3/1; Five Flags Commission of 2/21; Historic Preservation
Commission of 3/15; Housing Commission of 3/14; Housing Commission Trust
Fund of 3/23; Human Rights Commission of 2/14
Proof of Publication of Council Proceedings for 3/6; 317; and 3/8/00.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Notice of Claims/Suits
Craig and Cindy Van Hove in estimated amount of $894.89 for vehicle damage
Corporation Counsel advising the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
BFI of Dubuque for property damage; Michael E. Conklin for personal injuries.
(Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of clothing claim of David Grady in
the amount of $57.78.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the vehicle damage claim of Jus,t[n Heim
has been administratively closed. ','-
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Direct Finance Director to Issue Check
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Communication of Anna O'Shea submitting her resignation from the Long Range
Planning Commission effective March 15, 2000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Accept Resignation
4.
Gerald Hammel submitting his resignation from the Mechanical Code Board
effective March 31, 2000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Accept Resignation
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City Manager recommending approval of the Administrative Services and Financial
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Delta Dental Plan for Iowa for
administration of the City's dental plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
6.
City Manager recommending adoption of Supplement #44 to the Code of
Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement #44 to the City of Dubuque, Iowa Code of
Ordinances.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
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City Manager recommending approval of Purchase of Service Agreements with
Dubuque Main Street, Inc.; Dubuque Area Labor Management Council; Substance
Abuse Services Center; Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and
Visitors Bureau; Project Concern, Inc., Foster Grandparent Program; Helping
Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc.; Operation: New View; Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program; Washington Tool Library, Inc.; and Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communications; Approve Agreements
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City Manager recommending acceptance of the Schmitt Harbor Boat Ramp Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project.
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $96,681.46.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Jackson Street Reconstruction
Project and establishment of final assessment amounts.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project.
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RESOLUTION Approving preliminary schedule of final assessments for the Jackson
Street Reconstruction Project.
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $528,775.07.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
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City Manager recommending approval of an Application for Homeownership
Assistance Funds to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
RESOLUTION Authorizing sponsorship of an application to the Federal Home Loan
Bank of Des Moines for Affordable Housing Program Funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
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Communication of Iowa Department of Transportation advising of four upcoming
public input meetings around the state.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication
12.
Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising of
an amendment to the City's Home Program contract.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Refer to City Manager
13.
Communication from East Central Intergovernmental Association advising that the
DMA TS Policy Committee will be accepting applications for TEA-21 Transportation
Enhancement Projects from March 21 to May 17, 2000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Refer to City Manager
Communication from the Municipal Treasurers' Association presenting the City of
Dubuque with the Association's Investment Policy Certification.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication
Letter to Senator Mike Connolly from Housing Services Manager David Harris in
support for continuation of the Local Housing Assistance Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication
City Manager submitting a response to the communication from the U.S. "
Department of Housing and Urban Development on the timely expenditurk"of funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication
City Manager recommending the submittal of a grant application to the U.S.
Dopmtmem of Housing and urban Development (HUD) for assistance to homeless
fnl11ilies and individuals.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication
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City Manager recommending approval of the assignment of leases with Dubuque
Terminals, Inc., to the Peavy Company.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing the assignment of certain leases between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and Dubuque Terminals, Incorporated to the Peavy Company.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
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City Manager recommending that the City enter into a three year insurance renewal
agreement with the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP).
Suggested Dispositoin: Receive and File Communication; Approve
20.
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers License to
Davey Robertson Public Bar, Inc.
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Knights of
Columbus #510; Chad Streff; Tugboat Willy's Inc.; and Davey Robertson's Public
Bar, Inc.
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer Permit to ArCon, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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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 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.
March 30, 2000
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