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AGENDA
DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2000
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Father Scott Bullock, Director of Seminarians, Archdiocese of Dubuque
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES 6-11)
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:
Civic Center Commission: Gary Dolphin, Cynthia A. Fuller
Housing Commission: David J. Kapler, Dan Teply
Transit Board of Trustees: Harry J. Bemis
TV Cable Regulatory Commission: Charlie Ellis
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission: Kenneth C. Kringle (Cathedral District); Jim Gibbs,
Alfred S. Smemo, Joseph Ungs (At-Large)
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: Chris Curfman, Dr. Mary Lynn Neumeister,
Rick Stein
Park and Recreation Commission: Kim Daykin, Chuck Duggan, Gary Harjehausen, Robert
C. Timmerman
Zoning Advisory Commission: Stephen F. Hardie, Ferd Nesler, Robert W. Nagle, Michael F.
Portzen
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. A.Y. McDonald Rezoning
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located on
East 12th Street adjacent to Highway 61/151 from POS Public Open Space District
to MHI Modified Heavy Industrial District.
Communication of Long Range Planning Commission supporting the A.Y. McDonald
rezoning.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located north of
East 12th Street and east of Highway 61/151 from POS Public Open Space to MHI
Modified Heavy Industrial District. (First and second readings on 5/15/00)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs; Motion uAu
2. 2000 PC Concrete Paving Project #2 (Burden Avenue and North Burden
Reconstruction)
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for the 2000 PC Concrete Paving Project - No.2 (Burden
Street and North Burden).
Communication of William R. Knudson, 641 North Burden Street, in opposition to
the project.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed
for the 2000 PC Concrete Paving Project - No.2 (Burden Street and North Burden)
RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs; Adopt Resolutions
3. Vacating Petition - Monroe Avenue (a/k/a Louise Lane)
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on the City's intent to dispose of property
in Monroe Avenue (a/k/a Louise Lane) to Kenneth P. Birch.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Monroe Avenue (a/k/a Louise Lane),
Dubuque, Iowa. .
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof and Communication; Adopt
Resolution
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4. 2000 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for construction of 2000 Curb Ramp Installation Project
(CDBG) and City Manager recommending to award contract for project.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to Winger Construction in the amount
of $40,869
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs and Communication; Adopt
Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
ACTION ITEMS
1. Tara Winger
Request of Tara Winger to address the Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Right-of-Way Encroachment - 113 Main Street
Communication of City Manager recommending approval of a projecting sign in the
public right-of-way at 113 Main Street (Inside Decor).
ORDINANCE Authorizing Inside Decor to construct projecting sign at 113 Main St.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion uBu; Motion uAu
3. Right-of-Way Encroachment - 1690 Elm Street
Communication of City Manager recommending approval of a projecting sign in the
public right-of-way at 1690 Elm Street (Lamar Advertising).
ORDINANCE Authorizing Lamar Advertising to construct an on-premise projecting
sign at 1690 Elm Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion uBu; Motion uAu
4. Right-of-Way Encroachment - Brannon Monument
Communication of City Manager recommending approval for construction of an
awning in the public right-of-way at 1310 White Street (Brannon Monument).
ORDINANCE Authorizing Michael P. Brannon and Stasia L. Brannon (dba Brannon
Monument Co.) to construct an awning
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion uBu; Motion uAu
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5. Riprow Valley Park Development
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement to purchase approximately
19 acres from Robert D. and Livija Klauer in Riprow Valley, contingent upon the
City receiving personal guarantees for any remaining financial obligations toward
the purchase of the property.
Communication of Jerry Enzler, Dubuque County Historical Society, expressing their
support of the Riprow Valley Park Development Project.
Communication of Margreet J. Ryan, President of the Dubuque Audubon Society,
endorsing development of Riprow Valley.
Communication/petition from the Dubuque Girls Independent Sohball League
expressing support for the Riprow Valley Park Development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Recommendation
7. Demolition Permit
City Manager recommending that a request for a demolition permit at 1 672 Central
be referred to the Historic Preservation Commission and that the permit be withheld
for up to ninety days.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Recommendation
8. Establishing Fair Market Value - Plastic Center, Inc.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the fair market value of certain real
property owned by Plastic Center, Inc., in the Ice Harbor Urban Renewal District, be
established at $1,191,500.
RESOLUTION Establishing fair market value for the acquisition of certain real
property owned by Plastic Center, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. Development Agreement with Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a Development Agreement with Platinum
Hospitality Group, LLC, the attached land lease, Minimum Assessment Agreement,
and the Convention Center Facility Management Agreement.
Presentation by Jim Rix, Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Recommendation
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1 . Klauer Manufacturing Rezoning - 26th and Pinard
Request of Klauer Manufacturing Company, 26th and Pinard Streets, to rezone
property from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to R-2A Alternate Two-Family
Residential District to allow construction of an employee parking lot.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
northwest corner of 26th and Pinard Streets from R-2 Two-Family Residential
District to R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion "B"; Motion "D"; Public Hearing
July 5, 2000
2. Hillcrest Zoning ID Amendment
Request of Hillcrest Family Services to amend the ID Institutional District to add
classrooms as a permitted use and allow the installation of a portable classroom.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by providing for the amendment of Ordinance 41-92 which
adopted regulations for the Hillcrest Family Services Institutional District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion "B"; Motion "D"; Public Hearing
July 5, 2000
3. Conceptual Development Plan - Menard Inc.
Request to rezone property on U.S. Highway 20 from C-3 General Commercial and
CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to PUD Planned Unit Development
District with a PC Planned Commercial designation to allow for development of a
new Menard's store.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located along
U.S. Highway 20 west of Westside Court from C-3 General Commercial District
and CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PC Planned Commercial District designation and
adopting a Conceptual Development Plan. with conditions. for Menard. Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B"; Motion "D";
Public Hearing July 5,-2000
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4. Conceptual Development Plan - Plastic Center, Inc.
Request of Buesing & Associates/Plastic Center, Inc., to rezone the southeast
corner of the Northwest Arterial and Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District to
PUD Planned Unit Development with PC Planned Commercial, PO Planned Office
and PR Planned Residential designations.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the
southeast corner of Highway 32 (Northwest Arterial) and Asbury Road from AG
Agricultural District to PUD Planned Unit Development District with PC Planned
Commercial District, PO Planned Office and PR Planned Residential District
Designations, and adopting a Conceptual Development Plan, with conditions, for
Plastic Center, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B"; Motion "0";
Public Hearing July 17, 2000
5. Renovation of the Bunker Hill Building
City Manager submitting documents providing for initiation of the bidding process
for Renovation of the Bunker Hill Building project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $270,000.
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for August 7, 2000.
RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes
Airport Commission of 4/24 and 5/31; Civil Service Commission of 5/23;
Community Development Advisory Commission of 5/16; Historic Preservation
Commission of 5/18; Housing Commission of 4/13; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission of 5/17; Transit Board of 5/11; Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/3.
Acting Finance Director Gerald Hird submitting the Finance Reports for month
ending May 31, 2000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Joseph Hickson in undetermined amount for vehicle damage; R.D. McDonald in
estimated amount of $1,065.30 for property damage; Aimee Wagner in estimated
amount of $691.24 for vehicle damage; Craig and Deb Wurdinger in estimated
amount of $500.00 for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal Dept for Investigation
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Corporation Counsel recommending that the claim of Linda M. Federonich for
personal injuries be referred to Portzen Construction for processing and the claim of
Rhonda Switzer for vehicle damages be referred to Conlon Construction.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Recommendation
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the towing expense reimbursement
claim of Diana Jean Grob and the motorcycle damage claim of Chuck Minnick.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Recommendation
3. Board/Commission Resignations
Katie Gustafson submitting her resignation from the Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission.
Housing Services Manager David Harris advising that Jane Steele has submitted her
resignation from the Housing Commission, and Ruth Clark has submitted her
resignation from the Housing Trust Fund Committee.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens advising of the resignation of Greg Yoko
from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Jeff Stiles' resignation as the Zoning
Advisory Commission liaison to the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Supplement #45 to the Code of Ordinances
City Manager recommending adopting of Supplement #45 to the Code of
Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement #45 to the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
5. Subdivision Plat - 14020 North Cascade Road
Request of Richard Stoffel, 14020 North Cascade Road, to subdivide an existing lot
into three lots.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Stoffel Acres Subdivision in Dubuque
County, Iowa. .
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
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6. Subdivision Plat - Southeast of Cottingham and Seippel Road Intersection
Request of City of Dubuque Community and Economic Development Department
for approval of the final plat of Lots 1, 2, A, B & C of South Fork Industrial
Subdivision No.1.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Lots 1, 2, A, Band C of South Fork
Industrial Subdivision No. 1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
7. Subdivision Plat - Loras Estates Subdivision
Request of Ron Smith to replat the property line between Mount Calvary Cemetery
and Loras Estates Subdivision.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot A Loras Estates No.2
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
8. Subdivision Plat - Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 3
Request of Julien Nemmbers to approve the Minor Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Farm
Place No.3.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Cedar Ridge Farm Place No.3 in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
9. Subdivision Plat - Larry McDermott
Request to subdivide property located east of BMR Lane on the north side of
Humke Road into six single family lots.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Lots 1 thru 6, inclusive, of Paradise
Heights Subdivision in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
10. Final Plat - Embassy West No.3
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Plat of Lots 1 thru 27, inclusive,
Lots A, B, and C, of Embassy West No.3.
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RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Emerald Acres No. 1 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
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11. Recreational Trails Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit a Recreational Trails Grant to IDOT
for funding of the Heritage Trail Extension: Heron Pond to Greyhound Park Road.
RESOLUTION Authorizing a grant application for Iowa Department of Transportation
Recreational Trails funds for the Heritage Trail Extension from the Heron Pond
Wetlands Nature Trail to Greyhound Park Road
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
12. City Manager Employment Agreement
Submittal of the Ninth Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement
for approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Public Library Study
Library Director Tom Moran submitting "A Study of Public Library Governance and
Funding Options in Dubuque County, Iowa".
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Mainstream Program Funding Application
City Manager recommending submittal of an application to HUD for funding of the
Mainstream Program.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application to participate in the
Section 8 Housing Mainstream Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
15. Local Housing Assistance Funds
City Manager recommending approval to submit two pre-applications to the Iowa
Department of Economic Development for Local Housing Assistance Program funds.
RESOLUTION Authorizing an application to the Iowa Department of Economic
Development for Local Housing Assistance Program Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
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16. Renewal of Expiring Section 8 Contracts
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for renewal of expiring Section 8 Moderate
Rehabilitation Program annual contributions contracts.
RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of a renewal annual contributions contract for
Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program Contracts Numbers IA0870001/0014;
and IA087MR0002/0022
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
17. Employee Assistance Program
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Mercy Medical Center
to provide employee assistance program services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Recommendation
18. Convention Center Study Update
City Manager recommending a contract with Conventions, Sports and leisure
International to update the Dubuque Convention Center Study that was completed
in December 1998.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Recommendation
19. Towing Contract
City Manager recommending that the Police Department towing contract with
Wenzel Towing be renewed for an additional three years.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Recommendation
20. Dubuque Jaycees
Request of the Dubuque Jaycees to transfer their liquor license from the Town
Clock Plaza to the northeast corner of the Iowa Street Parking Ramp as a rain site
for Dubuque and All That Jazz from June 16 through September 5. 2000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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21. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers
to 38 City of Dubuque businesses.
RESOLUTION Granting Issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to Pizza Hut #1 and #2
and Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy-Vee #1
RESOLUTION Granting Issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Murph's
South End Tap, American Legion Post #6, Riverside Bowl, Paul's Tavern, Jym's
Bar, Creslanes Bowling, Diamond Jo Portside; Class C "BW" Beer/Wine Permit to
Four Season Buffet; Class "WB" Wine Permit to Ooh La La and Hy-Vee #1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; 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.
Jeanne F. Schneider
1 :00 p.m.
June 15, 2000
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