08 21 00 Agenda
DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2000
5:00 P.M. - DINNER - LIBRARY ROTUNDA
5:30 P.M. - SPECIAL MEETING - LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
ICE HARBOR MASTER PLAN
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
INVOCATION
PROCLAMATIONS
Enhancing End-of-Life Care Month (September)
Ride to the River Day (August 26, 2000)
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES 4-10)
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: R. J. Blocker, Teri Goodmann, Don Hedeman, Nancy Ann Helling
TV Cable Teleprogramming Commission: Jennifer Tigges
APPOINTMENTS to the following Boards/Commissions:
Housing Commission: Dorothy Culbertson, Jim Holz, Dan Teply
Library Board of Trustees: Sue Lindsay
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: Chris Curfman
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Request to Rezone Property at 3251 Roosevelt Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property
located at 3251 Roosevelt Street from R-1 Single Family Residential District to CS
Commercial Service and Wholesale District.
X ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3251 Roosevelt Road from R-
1 Single Family Residential District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale
District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication; Motion B; Motion A
(Super majority vote necessary to approve rezoning)
REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
ACTION ITEMS
1. Airport Commission
Doug Brotherton, Chairman of the Airport Commission, to address the Council on
current Airport issues.
2. West End Commercial Subdivision Final Plat.
Ed Tschiggfrie requesting to address the Council regarding the West End
Commercial Subdivision Final Plat.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
3. Menard, Inc.
Communication of Thomas W. O'Neil, Menard, Inc., requesting (1) that this item be
set for a public hearing on September 5, 2000, (2) that Council suggest access
alternatives; and (3) that Council allow City staff to participate in determining
access as well.
Communication of William J. Maiers, on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Siegert,
requesting that Menards' application for plat approval be tabled.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Action
4. Chamber of Commerce Development Agreement Amendment
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Chamber of Commerce
Development Agreement.
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RESOLUTION Approving and authorizing execution of an amended and restated
Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Harbor View
Development, LLC, and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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5. Long Range Planning Commission
X ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 36-4 Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission Created; Composition, by suspending the
membership on the Commission of a member of the Zoning Advisory Commission
until September 1, 2001
Suggested Disposition: Motion A - Second Reading
6. Board of Health Dissolution
X ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by Repealing Sec.
23-1 Providing for a Board of Health; by Repealing Sec. 23-3 Providing for the
Conduct of Appeal by the Board of Health; by amending Sec. 7-75 and 7-81
relating to Dangerous Animals.
Suggested Disposition: Motion A - Second Reading
7. Town Clock Plaza
Request of Mayor Terry Duggan to discuss allowing the citizens of Dubuque to vote
on the issue of opening or closing the Town Clock Plaza.
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl submitting an opinion to the Mayor and City
Council that Council can submit issue to voters.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Action
8. Political Signs
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl submitting an ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances to remove the durational limitations for political signs.
X ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 4-3.5(c)
of Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) regulating political signs by deleting the
durational limitations for such signs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
9. Certified Local Government Grant
City Manager recommending that an application be submitted to the State Historic
Preservation Office for a Certified Local Government grant to develop design
guidelines for the City's five historic districts.
RESOLUTION Approving the submission of an application for Certified Local
Government funding to develop design review guidelines for the City's historic
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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10. Proposed Schedule for Implementation of Paperless Agenda
City Manager submitting the proposed training and implementation schedule for
converting to a paperless City Council agenda.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Action
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Sutton Pool Water Playground
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of the Sutton Pool
Water Playground.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs in estimated amount of
$242,500 4 \3-tll)
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for October 2,2000414-00
RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise Lj 15- 00
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 10/5/00
CONSENT ITEMS
1 . Minutes Submitted
Community Development Advisory Commission of 6/20; Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commission of 8/1; Historic Preservation Commission of
7/20; Housing Code Appeals Board of 7/25; Investment Oversight Commission of
8/10; Long Range Planning Commission of 7/19; Park and Recreation Commission
of 8/8; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8/2.
Printed Official Proceedings for June, 2000.
Proof of Publication of Council Proceedings for meeting of July 17, 2000.
Finance Director Kenneth J. Tekippe submitting financial report for July, 2000.
Quarterly report from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Substance Abuse
Services Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Mary Harkey in the estimated amount of $1,210.50 for personal injuries; Tracy
Ploessl in undetermined amount for vehicle damage; Michele Schreiber in
undetermined amount for vehicle damage; Greg Swartz in estimated amount of
$127.20 for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal Dept for Investigation
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3. Dock Division Manager
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by changing the
reference in Sections 10-23, 10-24, and 10-38 from "Dock Division Manager" to
"City Manager".-
Suggested Disposition: Motion A - Second Reading
4. Cable Teleprogramming Commission
Communication from Karma J. Wanamaker advising that she will not be applying
for reappointment to the commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Citizen Communications
5. Communication from Donald H. Kelliher regarding a traffic safety problem in the
area of the Dubuque Golf and Country Club.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
6. Request of Jon Romaine, Executive Director of Area Residential Care, Inc., to
vacate a parcel of land adjacent to their property at 2455 Kerper Boulevard.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
7. Communication of Donna Smith, Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, regarding
duplicate street names within cities or in the unincorporated area of the County.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
8. Communication of Gene Fangman, Chief of the Asbury Police Department and Chair
of the Dubuque Public Safety Communications Center Committee expressing
concern about the duplication of City street and County road names.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
9. Communication of Katie Selle, Chairperson of the Stonehill Adult Center Advisory
Committee, requesting a letter of support for the proposed renovation and
expansion of Stonehill Adult Center's adult day care program.
City Manager submitting letter of support for expansion of Stonehill Adult Center's
adult day care program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Letter of Support
10. Communication of Ruth Nash urging Council adoption of the Historic Preservation
Task Force proposal.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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11. Communication of Chad Sampson expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to
work as an intern for the Dubuque Human Rights Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Communication from the Visiting Nurse Association regarding recent changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Plat of Survey - Lightning Ridge
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval of Plat of Survey for Lot 1
of Lightning Ridge as requested by Dan Conlan.3\l.~D,D
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RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 of Lightning Ridge in Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. Plat of Survey - Harbor View Place
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval of Plat of Survey of Lot 1,
Lot 2, and Lot 3 of Harbor View Place as requested QY the City of Dubuque.
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RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey for Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 of Harbor
View Place. 3<=\'2. -b(j
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. Final Plat - Maple Leaf Addition No. 3
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval of the Final Plat of Lots 1,
2, A, B, C, and D of Maple Leaf Addition No. 3.3CB.,-DD
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RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Lots 1, 2, A, B, C, and D of Maple Leaf
Addition No.3.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. University of Dubuque - Assessment of Significant Change
Zoning Advisory Commission advising that the proposed site plan changes do not
represent a significant change to the intent and purpose of the Planned Unit
Development section of the Zoning Ordinance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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17. Jaeger Heights Subdivision No. 2
City Manager recommending approval of a 180 day extension for security bonding
for Jaeger Heights Subdivision No. 2. ~--- -)
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RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 103-00 and 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 3qtj-D()
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
18. Manson Road Bridge Replacement Project
City Manager recommending approval of the acquisition of property at 1650
Manson Road which is necessary for the Manson Road Bridge Replacement project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the acquisition of property at 1650 Manson Road3Q5 -00
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
19. FEMA - House Purchase
City Manager recommending approval of the acquisition of real estate at 3425
Pennsylvania Avenue.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing the acquisition of property at 3425 Pennsylvania Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Southwest Arterial - Termination of WHKS & Company Contract
City Manager recommending that the Southwest Arterial Environmental
Assessment Contract with WHKS & Company be terminated.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation terminating the current contract agreement between
the City of Dubuque, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and WHKS &
Company for the Southwest Arterial Environmental Assessment. 3C\ l-DCl
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
21. Amendment to Annual Action Plan
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2001
Annual Action Plan.
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RESOLUTION Approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2001 (Program Year
2000) Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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22. Greenfield Mortgage Release
City Manager recommending release of real estate mortgage for property located at
185 Main Street.
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RESOLUTION Approving the release of real estate mortgage for property located at
185 Main Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
23. Skate Park Equipment Construction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Skate Park Equipment Construction
Project in the final contract amount of $98,500.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $98,500
24. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Iowa Department of
Public Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program and an agreement with VNA for related services.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign a contract with
the Iowa Department of Public Health and an agreement with the Dubuque Visiting
Nurse Association
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
25. Iowa Utilities Board Hearing
City Manager submitting an update on the status of the Iowa Utilities Board
consideration of the changes to the 319 area code.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Authorized Depository Institutions
City Manager recommending changes to the City's authorized depository
institutions.
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RESOLUTION Naming depositories
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
27. Authorization to Execute Checks
City Manager recommending that certain designated agents of the City be
authorized to execute checks on behalf of the City to pay workers compensation
expenses.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing certain designated agents of the City of Dubuque limited
authorization to execute checks on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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28. Law Enforcement Block Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of an application for a Fiscal Year 2000 Law
Enforcement Block Grant from the Department of Justice.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
29. University of Dubuque Student Service Program
City Manager submitting a letter of support for the University of Dubuque's Student
Service Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
30. Addendum to Vedi Associates Contract
City Manager recommending an addendum to the contract with Vedi Associates for
expenses incurred for redesign and rebid of the Third Street Parking Ramp.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Addendum
31. Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
City Manager recommending an agreement with the Iowa Emergency Management
Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare a Hazard
Mitigation Plan for the City.
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RESOLUTION Developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
32. Economic Impact Analysis Study for Vision Iowa Application
City Manager recommending that the City enter into a contract with QED
Consulting of Lakeside Park, Kentucky for an analysis of the economic impact the
America's River Project, as required for the Vision Iowa grant application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Contract
33. Amendment to Platinum Holdings, LLC Development Agreement
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Development Agreement with
Platinum Holdings, LLC (formerly Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC) to reflect the
name changes and other minor modifications.
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RESOLUTION Approving and authorizing execution of an amended and restated
Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Platinum
Holdings, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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34. Local Option Sales Tax
Communication from the County Board of Supervisors expressing their
dissatisfaction over recent legislation relating to the Local Option Sales Tax.
City Manager submitting a reply to the County Board of Supervisors stating that the
City of Dubuque opposes the legislation relating to the Local Option Sales Tax.
35. Iowa Department of Transportation
City Manager's letter to the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the
Southwest Arterial Moratorium.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
36. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers
to One Flight Up, Inc. L\ D'b -DC)
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer Permit to Oky Doky #21, Sid's
Beverage, lOCO Speede Shoppe (2335 University and 1998 Jackson), Oky Doky
#6; and Class "B" Wine Permit to Oky Doky #6 and Sid's Beverage 4oq-t)CJ
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer/Liquor Permit to Clarke College
and Los Aztecas Mexican Restaurant and Class "E" Liquor Permit to Eagle Food
Center #130 4\D -OCJ
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 and Property Acquisition (Iowa Code ~21.5(1){c){j)
Jeanne F. Schneider
1 :00 p.m.
August 17, 2000
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