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AGENDA
DUBUQUE CITY COUNCil MEETING
6:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 5,2000
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Sr. Inez Turnmeyer, Director of St. Mark Community Center
PROCLAMATIONS
John Mauss Day (July 7, 2000)
Recreation and Parks Month (July)
Apples for Students (July 8 - 23, 2000)
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, to give
verbal progress report
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES 5-9)
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:
Historic Preservation Commission: Christopher J. Wand (Architect/At Large)
Investment Oversight Commission: Paul Lassance, Hiram Melendez
Plumbing Board: Stanley G. Gonner (Master Plumber)
Appointments to 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Klauer Manufacturing Rezoning - 26th and Pinard
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at
26th and Pinard Streets 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 the
northwest corner of 26th and Pinard Streets from R-2 Two-Family Residential
District to R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District. (1 st and 2nd readings
6/19/00)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion "A"
2. Hillcrest Zoning ID Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider amending the 10 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. (1 st and
2nd readings 6/19/00)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion "A"
3. Conceptual Development Plan - Menard Inc.
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property on U.S.
Highway 20 from C-3 General Commercial and CS Commercial Service an"d
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 Wests ide 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. (1 st
and 2nd readings 6/19/00)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion II A"
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4. Five Flags Center Arena Seat Replacement Project
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for the Five Flags Center Arena Seat Replacement Project and
City Manager recommending to award contract for project.
Communication from Country Roads, Inc., regarding the Dubuque Five Flags Arena
Seat Replacement Project and response from Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
RESOLUTION Adopting Plans and Specs for project.
RESOLUTION Awarding Contract for project to School Specialty in the amount of
$166,155.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
5. City Hall Interior Work
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for the City Hall Remodeling (Interior Work) Project and City
Manager recommending to award contract for project.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project.
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to Kluck Construction in the amount of
$68,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
6. City Hall Exterior Work
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for the City Hall Remodeling (Exterior Work) Project and City
Manager recommending to award contract for project.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project.
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to Kluck Construction in the amount of
$262,600.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
7. Parking Lot at Third and Main Streets
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for construction of the Parking Lot at Third and Main Streets
and City Manager recommending that the bid received be rejected.
RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 261-00 Preliminary Approval of Plans and
Specifications for construction of the parking lot at Third and Main Streets.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
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8. 2000 PC Concrete Paving Project No.2 (Burden Avenue and North Burden)
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for construction of the 2000 PC Concrete Paving Project No.
2 (Burden Avenue and North Burden) and City Manager recommending to award
contract for project.
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to Tschiggfrie Excavating in the
amount of $823,841.89.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
ACTION ITEMS
1. Right-ot-Way Encroachment - 543 West 8th Street
Communication of City Manager recommending approval of a projecting sign in the
public right-of-way at 543 West 8th Street (Michael J. Koch).
ORDINANCE Authorizing Michael J. Koch to construct a projecting sign at 543
West 8th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B"; Motion "A"
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1 . Third Street Parking Ramp
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of the redesigned
Third Street Parking Ramp and recommending that a public hearing be set for
August 7, 2000.
Communication of Brian J. Kane, Counsel for The Fischer Companies, regarding the
design of the Third Street Parking Ramp.
Communication of P.S. Vedi, Architect for the project, responding to concerns
expressed by the Fischer Companies.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $5,000,000.
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; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 8/7/00
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2. Chicago Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of the Chicago
Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and recommending that a public hearing be
set for August 7, 2000.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $162,880.62.
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for August 7, 2000.
RESOLUTION of Necessity.
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on Resolution of Necessity.
RESOLUTION Approving preliminary schedule of assessments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 8/7/00
3. Walker and Oneida Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of the Walker and
Oneida Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project and recommending that a public
hearing be set for August 7, 2000.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $160,043.46.
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; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 8/7/00
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes
Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 6/7; Cable Community Teleprogramming
Commission of 6/13; Civil Service Commission of 5/31 and 6/28; Five Flags
Commission of 5/15; Housing Commission Trust Fund of 6/13; Human Rights
Commission of 5/8.
Printed Council Proceedings for March, 2000; Proofs of Publication of Council
Proceedings for 5/15/00 and 6/5/00; and List of Claims and Summary of Revenues
for month ending April 30, 2000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Patrick Butler in the estimated amount of $11.50 for cleaning of his vehicle;
Barbara Freund in undetermined amount for property damage; Tim Patterson in the
estimated amount of $1,000 for vehicle damage.
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:
Joseph l. Hickson for vehicle damage; R.D. McDonald for property damage; and
Aimee Wagner for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Corporation Counsel recommending that the claims of Thomas Buelow for property
damage, and Craig and Deb Wurdinger for vehicle damage be denied.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Corporation Counsel recommending that the claim of Patrick Butler in the amount of
$11.50 for reimbursement of car-cleaning costs be approved and that a check be
issued by the Finance Director.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Finance Director to Issue Check
Corporation Counsel recommending that the claim of Barbara Freund for a sewer
backup be received and filed and forwarded to proper personnel.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
3. Citizen Communications
Communication from Tara Winger regarding various issues.
Communication of Cletus J. Winter regarding the Clarke Drive repaving project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Request to Suspend Senior High School Residential Permit Parking District
Request of Greg Orwoll, Executive Director of the Colts, to suspend enforcement of
the residential parking regulations in the area surrounding Senior High School from
3:00 to 11 :00 p.m., on Thursday, July 6, 2000, in order to hold the annual Music
on the March Program on Dalzell Field.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Request
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5. Citizen Petition
Petition from business owners requesting two hour parking on the east side of
Jackson Street from the corner of Milwaukee Street to the corner of Ruby Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
6. State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that Four
Mounds has been accepted for nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. 319 Area Code
Communication from the Iowa Utilities Board expressing gratitude for the
comments received on the proposed 319 area code changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. EMS Medical Director and Associate Medical Director
City Manager recommending appointment of Dr. Douglas Butzier as EMS Medical
Director and Dr. Timothy Bowers as Associate Medical Director for the Dubuque
Fire Department.
RESOLUTION Appointing Physician Medical Directors for the City of Dubuque Fire
Department's Advanced Emergency Medical Care Ambulance Service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. Release of Funds - Fourth Street Peninsula Acquisition and Clearance
City Manager recommending the publication of combined notice of no significant
impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release of funds for the
Fourth Street Peninsula Acquisition and Clearance.
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 Fourth Street Peninsula Acquisition and Clearance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Fiscal Year 2001 Dubuque County REAP Plan
City Manager recommending submittal of the update for the Fiscal Year 2001 REAP
Plan for Dubuque County.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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11. REAP Grant for Granger Creek Nature Trail
City Manager recommending submission of a REAP grant application to the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for construction of the Granger Creek Nature
Trail.
RESOLUTION Application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a REAP
Grant for the Granger Creek Nature Trail at the Dubuque Technology Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Revised Architectural/Historical Survey
Historic Preservation Commission submitting the Revised Survey Report on
Architectural/Historical Resources for Council review/comment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. RESOLUTION Accepting deed to real estate from Robert D. Klauer and livija Klauer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. Operation: New View
Communication from Tom Stovall, Executive Director, Operation: New View,
requesting a letter of support for their HAWK-I Outreach Pilot Grant application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve letter of Support
15. Preconstruction Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation
City Manager recommending execution of a Preconstruction Agreement with the
Iowa Department of Transportation relating to construction and future maintenance
of Phase IV of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial), from John F. Kennedy Road to U.S.
52.
RESOLUTION Approving Preconstruction Agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation relating to the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) extension project from
existing Iowa 32/John F. Kennedy Road intersection to the City's north corporation
line.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. Community Development Block Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Community Development Block Grant
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal (HUD) in the
amount of $1,441,000 for Program Year beginning July 1, 2000.
RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of a Community Development Block Grant
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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17. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission certifying the eligibility lists for Lead Sanitation Driver and
Police Chief.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
18. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers
to 10 City of Dubuque businesses.
RESOLUTION Granting Issuance of a Class /lC" Beer Permit to Cedar Cross Amoco,
Oky Doky Foods #14, Kwik Stop, and Oky Doky #15.
RESOLUTION Granting Issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Madhatters,
Bodine's, Airport Inn, Fischer Lanes, Dubuque Five Flags, Walnut Tap, and Fat
Tuesdays.
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase of Real Estate (Iowa Code ~21.5(1 )(j)
Pending Litigation (Iowa Code ~21.5(1 Hc)
Jeanne F. Schneider
1 :00 p.m.
June 29, 2000
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