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3 7 05 Agenda with icons CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER TOUR 5:00 P.M. ~ EJ Tour - MVM Merro CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 P.M. LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2005 INVOCATION Reverend Richard Carns, Pastor, Grandview Heights Baptist Church PRESENTATION National Trust for Historic Preservation Award 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. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 2/8; City Conference Board of 3/9/04, 2/12; and 2n /OS; City Council of 2/16, 2/21, 2/22, 2/24 and 2/28; Historic Preservation Commission of 2/17; Housing Commission of 2/22; Housing Commission Trust Fund of 2/14; Library Board of 12/16 and 1/27; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/16; Proof of publications of City Council Proceedings of February 7, 1S, and 16, 200S and List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ending January 31, 200S (on file in the City Clerk's Office) Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending February 28, 200S Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ~ ~ Ii Ii Iii ~ ~ ACMC City Conf Bd 3/9/04 City Conf Bd of 1/12 City Conf Bd of 2/7 City Council of 2/16 City Council of 2/21 Iiiij"l.. ~ ~ ~.~ ."~:;=; ..-- ~.~c .__-'CO .'" ~ ~ Hsg Code Trust Fd City Council of 2/22 City Council of 2/24 City Council of 2/28 HPC Housing ~~ -"".." ... ~ ~ ~~ ___m .. Ubrary of 12/16 Ubrary of 1/27 Long Range Planning 2. Notice of Claims/Suits Bruce Rutz for personal injuries; Dianna Stonskas for property damage; Wells Fargo Bank vs City of Dubuque, et al Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report Corporation Counsel advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Dianna Stonskas for property damage Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur ~ EJ Claim - lCAP 3. Housing Code Appeals Board Communications from Thomas A. Hannan and Robert L. Sampson submitting their resignations from the Housing Code Appeals Board. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File u Resignation Urs 4. Consultant Selection for the Design of Floodwalllmprovement Projects City Manager recommending approval of the selection of IIW Engineers and Surveyors, P.C. to provide architectural and engineering services for improvements to the City's floodwall pumping facilities. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 2 ~ ~ Consu~ant - MVM MelTO Consultant - Staff Memo 5. Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Funding City Manager recommending approval of an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funding for Priority 1 (US 20 - Devon Drive to Menards) of the Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation System improvements. RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funding of Priority 1 (US 20 - Devon Drive to Menards) of the Traffic Signal and ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) Improvements Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution ~ ~ ~ "t2J ICAAP - MVM MeITO ICAAP - Staff MelTO lCAAP - Resolution 6. Legislative Letters Communication to State Legislators encouraging them to vote no on HF 403 regarding the exemption of instructional support property tax levy of a school district from being collected as part of incremental taxes paid for an urban renewal area. Communication to State Representative Pam Jochum encouraging a "no" vote to HSB 59 regarding a change in definition of the Open Meetings law. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Ii HF 403 - MVM Ltr Ii HF 403 Ust ~ Jochum Ltr 7. Mississippi Valley Promise Board Communication from Jane Steele, Executive Director, welcoming City Manager Michael C. Van Milligen to the Mississippi Valley Promise Board. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File . Steele Ltr 3 8. Washington Court Project City Manager recommending approval of the publication of a combined notice of finding of no significant impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release of funds for the Washington Court Project. RESOLUTION Authorizing publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Washington Court Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution ~'- _.;~- . ~ EJ ~ ~ Ii Washington Ct - Request for Release Exhibit A of Fds Washington Ct - MVM Merro Washington Ct - Staff Merro Washington Ct - Resolution 9. State Historical Society of Iowa Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the Upper Main Street Historic District has been accepted for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Ii Upper Main - State Ltr 10. Community Development Block Grant Fund Communication to Senator Charles Grassley Senator Tom Harkin, and Congress Jim Nussle requesting their support in saving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and restoring its funding. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ~ EJ ~'''' ...... .- ~ 1:8 Grassley Ltr Harkin Ltr Nussle Ltr 11. University Avenue Reconstruction Project City Manager recommending award of the contract for the University Avenue Reconstruction (US 20 to University Avenue) Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Extension Project, which was bid by the Iowa Department of Transportation, to Tschiggfrie Excavating Company. RESOLUTION Awarding contract 4 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution ~ ~ o ~.;; --'--- - Ii Ii lOOT - Bid Inforrration University - MVM Merro University - Staff Merro University - Resolution lOOT Ltr 12. Star Brewery Lease Extension City Manager recommending approval of a second amendment to the Lease Agreement with Historical Star Redevelopment to extend the original lease for a five month period. RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Historical Star Redevelopment L.L.C. for the Star Brewery Building Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution ~~ -~-~ - ~ ~ ~ Arrendrrent - MVM Merro Arrendrrent - Staff Merro Arrendrrent - Resolution Second Arrendrrent 13. Vision Iowa Grant Award Agreement Amendment City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to the Vision Iowa Grant Award approving an extension of time for completion of specific projects in the Port of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Approving an amendment to the Grant Award Agreement among the Vision Iowa Board, the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the Dubuque County Historical Society Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Iii@'l ~ ~ ~- ---':.:': - Vision Iowa - MVM Memo Vision Iowa . Resolution Vision Iowa Amendment 14. City Development Board Communication from Steven R. McCann, City Development Board, to the Honorable Chester Culver, Iowa Secretary of State, filing the documents necessary to complete the annexation for the City of Dubuque's boundary change. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File u MCCann Ur 5 15. Transient Boat Docks - Consultant Selection City Manager recommending approval of the selection of the Abonmarche Group as the professional consulting firm to complete a Transient Boat Docks Feasibility Study for the Port of Dubuque. RESOLUTION Approving the Abonmarche Group to complete a Transient Boat Docks Feasibility Study for the Port of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution ~ E.I ~" ~ - ~ ~ Boat Docks - MVM Merro Boat Docks - Staff Merro Boat Docks - Resolution 16. Dubuque Lodge No. 355 Dubuque Lodge No. 355 to permanently transfer their LA Liquor License from 1166 Main Street to 2635 Windsor Avenue. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 17. Business Licenses RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Rafters, Inc.; The Bar X; Dubuque Racing Association; and Dubuque Fraternal Order of Eagles Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions ~c\3 ,..,.~..._.. - Ifi Resolution Police Reports ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2005 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project No.1 City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the 2005 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project NO.1 and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications be settor March 21, 2005. RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications RESOLUTION Ordering bids Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 3/21/05 6 ~ CJ ~~ .-~:- ,--- ~ ~ Curb Rarrp - MVM MelTD Curb Rarrp - Staff MeITD Curb Rarrp - Resolutions 2. US 20 Bridge - Right-of-Way City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 21, 2005 to consider approval of the Purchase Agreement and Quit Claim Deed to provide the necessary right-of-way to the Iowa Department of Transportation for construction of a new US 20 bridge crossing the Mississippi River. RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of City interest in a parcel of land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 30, Township 89 North, Range 3 East of the 5th P.M., City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 3/21/05 ~ ~ ~ CSJ g fii Bridge - ROW Agreelrent Ii lOOT - Purchase Agreelrent Bridge - MVM MelTD Bridge - Staff MeITD Bridge - Resolution looTUr II lOOT - Qu~ Claim Deed 3. Dubuque Industrial Center West Third Addition/Contract A Mass Grading Project City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Dubuque Industrial Center West Third Addition/Contract A Mass Grading Project and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications be set for April 4, 2005. RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications RESOLUTION Ordering bids Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 4/4/05 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~5" ';''- - Grading - MVM MelTD Grading - Staff MelTD Grading - Resolutions 7 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Zoning Board of Adjustment (One 5-year term through 3/25/10 - Term of Ruden) Applicant: Michael A. Ruden Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions: Community Development Advisory Commission (One At-Large 3-year term through 2/15/08 - term of Pregler) Applicant: Janice Craddieth; R.J. Sullivan Communication from Tara Nelson in support of the appointment of Janice Craddieth. Zoning Board of Adjustment (One unexpired 5-year term through 3/25/07 - term of Wm. Felderman) Applicant: William J. Gibbs ~ ~ Ii Ifi Ii Bd and COITTTl list Overview Sheet ZBA Application CDAC Applications ZBA Application Ii Nelson Ur PUBLIC HEARINGS SUSPEND THE RULES 1. Sale of Property - 966 Liberty Street Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Roger and Ann Pickel to purchase Lot 1, Clark's Sub 2 (966 Liberty Street), which is located adjacent to their property, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 1 Clark's Sub 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (966 Liberty Street) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution ~ CJ ~ ~ ~c" nm-,' - Uberty St - MVM MelTD Uberty St - Staff MeITD Uberty St - Resolution Material from February 21, 2005 Meeting ~ ~ E.J ~,:; ....--....." - Iii it Uberty St - Location Map Liberty St - MVM Memo Liberty St - Staff Memo Liberty St - Resolubon PickelUr 8 2. Dubuque Industrial Center West - General Obligation Bond Issue Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $7,265,000 General Obligation Bonds to support grading and infrastructure improvements to the former Bergfeld farm property and other amenities in Bergfeld Recreation Area in the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $7,265,000 General Obligation Bonds Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution ~ EJ ~,. .~..,,-;::- u ~ mcw Bonds - MVM Merro mcw Bonds - Staff Merro DICW Bonds - Resolution Material from February 21, 2005 Meeting ~ ~ u ~ ~ mcw Bonds - MVM mcw - Staff Merro Merro DICW CIP's mcw Bonds - mcw Bonds - Nolh Proceedings Ltr 3. Stormwater Projects - General Obligation Bond Issue Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $1,750,000 in General Obligation Bonds to support stormwater projects included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2005 CIP budget and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,750,000 General Obligation Bonds RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, Series 2005B and taxable Series 2005C, in the aggregate principal amount of $9,105,000 and approving electronic bidding procedures Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions ~ EJ ~ o ~ L.J ~ Storrrwater Bds - MVM Merro Storrrwater Bds - Staff Merro StorrrlNater Bds - Resolution Advertisen-ent for Sale Resolution Material from February 21, 2005 Meeting ~ ~ EJ fli ~ EJ Stornwater Bets - MVM Merro Storrrwater - Staff Merro Storm.vater CIP Stormwater Bds - Proceedings 9 4. Dubuque Star Brewery Building - General Obligation Bond Issue Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $1,150,000 General Obligation Bonds to support rehabilitation and redevelopment of the historic Dubuque Star Brewery Building and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,150,000 General Obligation Bonds Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution ~ ~ ~ EJ Brewery Bos - MVM MelTlJ Brewery Bos - Staff MelTlJ Brewery Bos - Resolution Material from February 21, 2005 Meeting ~ 1ii@'l1iiR'i.).jlrl1 ~ 0 IIiif Brewery - MVM MeITlJ Brewery - Staff Brewery - Bond Brewery - Noth Ltr MelTlJ Proceedings REINSTATE THE RULES ACTION ITEMS 1. 4616 Asbury Road - Request to Rezone (Tabled on February 21, 2005) Consideration of rezoning property located at 4616 Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General Commercial District as requested by Chuck Nauman/Maxine Roussel and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Communication from Timothy J. Quagliano clarifying his position on rezoning of land located at 4616 Asbury Road. Communication from Tim Quagliano regarding the proposed rezoning and access to the parcel of property to be rezoned. ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 4616 Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General Commercial District Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Ii ~ Ii U ~ ~ -- ",,~i QuagUano Ur for 3/7 Asbury Rd - ZAC Ltr ASbury Rd - Asbury Rd - VICinity Asbury Rd - Staff Asbury Rd - Application Map Report Ordinance 10 Ii fa ~ C-3 Regulations Quagliano Ur Suggested Motion 2. City Interest in Disposition of the Federal Building/350 West 6th Street City Manager recommending approval of correspondence with the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing the City's interest in pursuing acquisition of the Federal Building at 350 West Sixth Street for public purposes. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve ~ IiiR'; ~ ra Federal BIdg - MVM Merro Federal B1dg - Staff Merro GSA Material 3. Code of Ordinances - Scheduled Fines for Speeding Violations City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to allow electronic entry of the fine, court costs and bond amounts with regard to speeding violations. ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding a new Subsection 32-231 (d) adopting the scheduled fines provided for in the Iowa Code for speeding violations Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A ~ E.J ~ ~"i ""::0"''; . ~ E.J VIOlations - MVM Merro VIOlations - Staff Merro VlOlations- Ordinance Suggested Motion 4. Historic Preservation Commission Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission requesting that the City Council send notification to the State Legislators in support of any funding for historic preservation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council ~ E.J ra HPC legislation legislation - HPC Ur 11 5. Historic District Public Improvement Program Historic Preservation Commission submitting the 2005 Historic District Public Improvement Program applications and recommendations/summary on each. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ~ Ii ~ U ~ HOPIP sUlTmllY - HOPIP Guidelines HOPIP HDPIP - Staff Merro HDPIP Grant HPC Ur Recorrrrendations Requests . HDPIP - CIP A. Four Mounds Foundation Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the City Council approve $6,000 from the Historic District Public Improvement Program to fund the request from the Four Mounds Foundation to install directional signage and a kiosk at Four Mounds Estates Historic District. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Funding ~ EJ 1ft ~ Four Mounds - HPC Ur Four Mounds Application Four Mounds - Staff Report B. Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Andrew Brachman Historic Preservation Commission recommending City Council approve $3,000 from the Historic District Public Improvement Program to fund the request of the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Andrew Brachman to install landscaping, benches, fencing, pavers and a historical plaque at the former West 11th Street elevator. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Funding ~ ~ Ii IiiR'i EJ Historic Bluffs (B) - HPCUr Historic Bluffs Application Historic Bluffs (B) - Staff Report C. Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Chris Olson Historic Preservation Commission recommending City Council approve $90,000 from the Historic District Public Improvement Program to fund the request of the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Chris Olson to install historic street lights and bury utility lines along Grove Terrace and Lower Grove Terrace. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Funding IiiR'l ~ Ii Historic Bluffs (C) Application Iiii?1 ~ Historic Bluffs (C) - HPC Ur Historic Bluffs (e) - Staff Report 12 D. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd Historic Preservation Commission recommending City Council approve $100,000 from the Historic District Public Improvement Program to fund the request of Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., to offset property owners' sidewalk assessments in the Old Main Historic District. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Funding ~ EJ Ii Main St (D) Appiication ~ EJ Main St (D) - HPC Ur Main St (D) - Staff Report E. Downtown Neighborhood Council Historic Preservation Commission recommending City Council approve $24,346.95 from the Historic District Public Improvement Program to fund the request of the Downtown Neighborhood Council/Dave Stuart for the installation of brick sidewalks at 1105, 1145, and 1389 Locust Street, and 1323 -1325 Bluff Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Funding IiiMl EJ Ii ~ EJ Downtown COUld-- HPCUr Downtown Council (E) Application Downtown Council (E) - Staff Report 6. Historic District Public Improvement Program - Downtown Neighborhood Council/Dave Stuart Application Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the City Council approve the historic replica traffic lights as submitted by the Downtown Neighborhood Council/Dave Stuart and to direct the Engineering Department to use an existing CIP budget to update the three most critical intersections. City Manager recommending denial of the request of the Historic Preservation Commission that the project budget for the replacement of four traffic signals on Loras Boulevard be increased from $180,000 to $260,000 to have the new traffic lights on Loras Boulevard be historic replicas. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council ~." -",.",,: -- Ii ~-" ",~_::: -- Downtown/Stuart - HPCUr Downtown/Stuart Application Downtown/Stuart - Staff Report IiiI&l L::J Ii Attachrrent A HDPJP - MVM MelTl) 13 7. Port of Dubuque City Manager recommending approval of ordinance changes to stop signs, parking restrictions and motor truck routes in the Port of Dubuque. ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-314 thereof to acknowledge the change in street name designations for stop signs at Fourth Street (now Ice Harbor Drive) and Sixth Street (now Fifth Street) and Adams Street and Fourth Street (now Ice Harbor Drive) ORDINANCE Amending Section 32-163.1 prohibiting motor truck's registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds from traveling on designated streets to acknowledge the change in street name designation from Ice Harbor Road to Ice Harbor Drive ORDINANCE Amending Section 32-262(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, providing for parking by deleting certain portions of Bell Street and Fifth Street ORDINANCE Amending Section 32-262(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa prohibiting parking on designated streets or portions thereof to acknowledge the change in street name designation from Fourth Street to Ice Harbor Drive Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A ~ CJ ~ ~ EI ~,1;' _.,~, .... Port - MVM Menn Port - Staff Menn Port of Dubuque - Ordinances Suggested Motbn COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 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 and Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)0) 2003 Code of Iowa Jeanne F. Schneider March 3, 2005 14