04 17 00 AgendaDUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2000
5:00 P.M. - DINNER - LIBRARY ROTUNDA
5:30 P.M. - LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
Historic Preservation Commission to Present Initial Report
6:25 P.M. - BOARD OF HEALTH
City Manager Submitting Update on Status of Board of Health
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
INVOCATION
Pastor Glen D. Larsen, Jr.
Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ
PROCLAMATIONS
Fair Housing Month - April, 2000
Community Development Week - April 24 - 30, 2000
Arbor Day - April 29, 2000
Sertoma Candy Days - May 12 and 13, 2000
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES
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:
Long Range Planning Commission: Applicants: Chris Curfman and John F. Michalski
APPOINTMENTS to the following Boards/Commissions:
Civil Service Commission: Applicant: Richard Wertzberger
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1.
Dubuque Stamping and Manufacturing
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to consider disposing of City's
interest in Lot 2 of 6 of Mineral Lot 322, Dubuque, Iowa communication of City
Manager recommending approval of the disposition of the City's interest in Lot 2 of
6 of Mineral Lot 322 to Dubuque Stamping and Manufacturing.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 2 of 6 of Mineral Lot 322, Dubuque,
lowa.-"
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communication of
City Manager; Adopt Resolution
2.
Dubuque Yacht Basin Lease Amendment
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the
Dubuque Yacht Basin Lease and communication of City Manager recommending
approval of amendments to the lease agreement between the Dubuque Yacht Basin,
Inc.. and the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Approving third amendment to lease agre&riíent dated April 8. 1970
(Lease Area A). /}
RESOLUTION Approving first amendment to lease agreement dated February 5,
1974 (Lease Area B).
RESOLUTION Approving first amendment to lease agreement dated November 23,
1987 (Lease Area C).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communication of
City Manager; Adopt Resolutions
3.
2000 PoCo Concrete Paving Project - No.1
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans and Specs and Notice of
Hearing to Property Owners on Resolution of Necessity for 2000 P.C. Concrete
Paving Project - No.1 consisting of College Street, Parkway, Douglas, and
Langworthy from College to Booth.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project.
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the resolution of Necessity proposed
for the project.
Suggested Dispo'sltlon: FI~lve and File Proof of Publication and Communication of
City Manager; Adopt Resolutions
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4.
Fengler and Kerper Intersection Project
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans and Specs and Notice to
Bidders on the Fengler and Kerper Intersection Project and recommendation of City
Manager to award contract.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for project.
RESOLUTION Awarding the contract for the project to Tschiggfrie Excavating, Inc.,
in the amount of $204,219.30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communication of
City Manager; Adopt Resolutions
5.
Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing on amendment to the Fiscal Year
2000 budget and communication of City Manager recommending adoption of the
amendment.
RESOLUTION Amending the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communication of
City Manager; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
ACTION ITEMS
1.
Request of Rick Beecher
Rick Beecher requesting to address the Council regarding a waiver of a City
ordinance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve or Deny Request
2.
Projecting Sign - 2206 Central Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of a right-of-way encroachment at 2206
Central Avenue for installation of a projecting sign.
ORDINANCE Authorizing The Fischer,..companies~, constl).l.G,t a~ojecting sign at
2206 Central Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B" and "A"
3.
Heritage Trail Extension Project
City Manager recommending the selection of Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., as the
consultant for the Heritage Trail Extension Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve
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4.
Community Transportation Study
City Manager requesting that a worksession be scheduled for May 1, 2000 to
discuss the Community Transportation Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Schedule Worksession for
May 1, 2000 at 5:30 p.m.
5.
Brunskill/Louise Bridge Weight
City Manager recommending adoption of a modified weight limit for the Brunskill
Road and Louise Lane Bridges.
ORDINANCE Amending Section 32-185(a) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances prohibiting heavy vehicies on certain bridges by adding Brunskill Road
Bridge and Louise Lane Bridge.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B"; Motion "A'
6.
Deer Management Plan
City Manager and the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
recommending that the Deer Management Plan be continued.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communications; Approve
Recommendation
7.
Lease Assignment and Agreement with Dubuque Terminals, Inco
City Manager recommending approval of the assignment of a lease from Arcadian
Corporation to Dubuque Terminals, Inc., and an agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque Terminals, Inc.
RESOLUTION Consenting to a le,ase agreement by PCS Nitrogen ¡;.eq, r ilizer, LP to
Dubuque River Terminals, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Lease; Adopt Resolution
8.
HUD Five Year Agency Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the Five Year Agency Plan to be submitted
by the Housing Department to the US DeP. artment, Of(H.oU~ing and Urban
Development (HUD).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve Recommendation
9.
Oak Meadows Water Line
City Manager recommending that a request to dedicate the Oak Meadows water
main from private to public be denied and requiring connection fees to be paid.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve Recommendation
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Request to Rezone Property at Corner of Nevada Street and YM- YWCA Drive
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval to rezone property located
at the corner of Nevada Street and YM-YWCA Drive from OR Office Residential to
R-1 Single Family.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the northeast corner of
Nevada Street and YM- YWCA from OR Office Residential District to R-1 Single-
Family Residential District.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File, CO,rt;lm,ic,ation; Motion "B"; Motion "D" -
Public Hearing on May 1, 2000
Request to Rezone Property at 511 Garfield Avenue
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their appro¥,al to rezone property located
at 511 Garfield Avenue from R-2A Alternate Tw7O-FínilY Residential to OR Office
Residential, .
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 511 Garfield Avenue from R-
2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District.
3.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ÇolT/munication; Motion "B"; Motion "D";
Public Hearing on May 1, 2000.
Conceptual Development Plan - 3030 Brunskill Road
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval of a request to rezone
property from AG Agricultural and R-1 Single Family to PUD Planned Unit
Development with a PO Planned Office and a PR Planned residential designation.
ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the ciylof Dubuque by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located é{Y3030 Brunskill road from AG
Agricultural and R-1 Single Family Residential Districts to PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PO Planned Office District and a PR Planned Residential
District Designation and Adopting a Conceptual Development Plan, with Conditions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File COI:nmupication; Motion "B"; Motion "D";
Public Hearing on May 15, 2000.
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Request to Rezone Property at 3966 Asbury Road v
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their denial to rezone property located at
3966 Asbury Road from AG Agricultural to R.1 Single Family Residential, $-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential and C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center
District.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3966 Asbury Road from AG
Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential, R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family
Residential, and C-2 Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Con(:
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Motion "B"; Motion "D" - Public Hearing on May 1, 2000
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Request to Amend the Dubuque Industrial Center Planned Industrial District
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval to amend the Dubuque
Industrial Center Planned Industrial District to allow construction of common
driveways to serve adjacent properties. ~/
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the Cit f Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
repealing Section 2, Attachment C-4 of Ordin ce 69-98, and enacting a new
Section 2, Attachment C-4 in lieu thereof pertaining to allowing common drives
between Lots for the PI Planned Industrial District for Dubuque Industrial Center.
6.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and file c7munication; Motion "B"; Motion "D" -
Public Hearing on May 1, 2000
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval of a text amendment
pertaining to the city Council's public hearin~rocess for rezonings and text
amendments. V
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
amending Section 6-1.4 Commission Action and Section 6-1.5 Council Action,
pertaining to zoning reclassifications and text amendments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File, ColT1fT1unication; Motion "B"; Motion "D" -
Public Hearing on May 1, 2000
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Fiscal Year 2001 AC Paving Project
City Manager submitting documents for the Fiscal Year 2001 AC Paving Project
and recommending that a public hearing be set for May 15, 2000.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $400,131.34.
RESOLUTION Fixing Date of Hearing on plans and specs for May 15, 2000.
RESOLUTION Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions; Public
Hearing May 15, 2000 ,{Ø~/(,./L/ 1/
General Obligation Bond Issue
City Manager requesting that a public hearing be set for May 1, 2000 to consider
the issuance of $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for expansion of the Fifth
Street Parking Ramp.
RESOLUTION Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (for an essential corporate purpose)
of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolyti,on;.. Pu~lic
Hearing May 1, 2000; Set Date of Sale for May 17 or 18, 2000'~4'A/ ",'
Third Street Parking Ramp
City Manager recommending that the time frame for the public bidding procedures
for construction of the Third Street Ramp be extended and that the public hearing
be reset for May 15, 2000.
RESOLUTION Amending date of hearing on plans and specifications.
RESOLUTION Amendment to order bids.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions; Public
Hearing May 15, 2000 . ~.3~.('¿;
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CONSENT ITEMS
1.
Minutes Submitted
Civil Service Commission of 3/22; Community Development Advisory Commission
of 3/21; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 4/4; Housing
Commission Trust Fund Committee of 3/15; Library Board of Trustees of 2/24; Park
and Recreation Commission of 3/14
Proof of Publication of Council Proceedings for 3/20/00; and List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for month ending February, 2000.
Printed Official Proceedings for month of January, 2000.
Finance Director submitting Financial Report for March, 2000.
City Manager submitting the Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Notice of Claims/Suits
Michael Nichols in estimated amount of $53.95 for vehicle damage; Patricia K.
Ruden in estimated amount of $1,872038 for vehicle damage; Herb Klinkhammer in
undetermined amount.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal Dept for Investigation
Corporation Counsel advising the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
vehicle damage claim of Craig and Cindy Van Hove.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of property damage claim of
Stephen O'Hea in the amount of $100; and vehicle damage claim of Brad Plummer
in the amount of $77.82.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Finance Department to Issue Check
3.
Communication of Reverend Kristian Kincaid submitting his resignation from the
Human Rights Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
4.
Communication of Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan requesting that the
position of Sarah Schneider on the Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission be declared vacant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Declare Position as Vacant
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Communication from Mike Steve submitting his resignation from the Plumbing
Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Accept Resignation
Communication of Merlin Green regarding transportation issues in the area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Communication of Gary D. Junso, Vice President, Human Resources for John
Morrell & Co., submitting Warn Act Notification to the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Communication of Alan Manternach, Chairperson of the Dubuque County board of
Supervisors, supporting the City of Dubuque Land and Water Conservation Fund
Grant application for the Riprow Valley restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Civil Service Commission certifying the list of eligible candidates for the position of
Inspector II.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the Four Mounds
Foundation to provide the summer day camp program as part of the Uptown
Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Recommendation
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with ISU Extension Services
to provide the summer programs as part of the Uptown Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Recommendation
City Manager recommending approval of the Iowa Department of Transportation
Agreement for STP Funding for landscaping along the Northwest Arterial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Recommendation
Request of the Dubuque Diamond Jo Casino to conduct a fireworks display on
Monday, May 29, 2000 (rain date of May 30, 2000).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Request
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City Manager recommending approval of an application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development to participate in the Section 8 Housing Voucher
Program.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application to participate in the
Section 8 Housing Voucher Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending approval of financial assistance to Opening Doors for
the Maria House transitional housing project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve
City Manager recommending approval of a lease agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation to allow construction of a parking lot below US
61/151 bridge.
RESOLUTION Approving Commercial Airspace Lease Agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation relating to the construction of a parking lot for
automobile and light truck parking below elevated US 61/151.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Oak Meadows Sanitary Sewer
Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting sanitary sewer in Oak Meadow Second Addition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement and partial release with
Amoco Oil Company related to construction of the Seippel Road and their easement
for a pipelineo
RESOLUTION Approving agreement and partial release with the Amoco Oil
Company relating to the platting of Seippel Road in Section 31, T89N, 5th P.M.,
Dubuque County, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending approval of the assignment of leases with Dubuque
Terminals, Inc., to the Peavy Company.
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 approval of the wage plan and compensation package
for non-bargaining unit employees.
RESOLUTION Approving the wage plan and compensation package for non-
bargaining unit employees.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Forest Grange Subdivision.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, Forest
Grange Subdivision, in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending acceptance of the utility relocation costs for the Old
Main Freeway Frontage Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION Approving final payment to Interstate Power Company, now known
as Alliant Energy, US West Communications, TCI of Iowa, Inc., now known as ATT
Cable Services, and Steve Ulstad Architects for the Old Main Freeway Frontage
Improvement Project and requesting final reimbursement of Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act (lSTEA Enhancement Funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending selection of IIW as the engineering consultant for the
extension of Chavenelle Road.
RESOLUTION Approving the selection of IIW Engineers & Surveyors, P.C. for the
design and construction of the westerly extension of Chavenelle Road and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an appropriate contract for said study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that Four
Mounds will be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Refer to City Manager
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class "LA" Beer/Liquor License to Dubuque
Loyal Order of Moose #355; and Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Dukes Place,
Central Tap, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Idle Hour, Noonan's Tap, and West
Dubuque Tap.
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer Permit to Plaza 20 Amoco and
Wareco #662; and Class "B" Beer Permit to Dubuquefest, Main Street Event (Tent
A), and Main Street Event (Tent B).
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation (Iowa Code §21.5(1 )(c)
Jeanne F. Schneider
1 :00 p.m.
April 13, 2000
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