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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
OCTOBER 17, 2011
Resnick
Sutton
Braig
Buol
Connors
Jones
Lynch
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 2011,
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
350 W. 6TH STREET, DUBUQUE, IOWA
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6:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Deacon Tim LoBianco, Resurrection Catholic Church
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Dubuque Make-a-Difference Day (October 22, 2011)
2. Veterans’ Appreciation Month (November 2011)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and are
normally voted upon in a single motion without 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
City Council of 10/3; Human Rights Commission of 8/10 and 9/28; Human
Rights/Transit/Housing Summit of 8/15; Library Board of Trustees of 2/24, 3/24, 4/28,
and 5/26; Zoning Advisory Commission of 10/5
Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of September 19, 2011
Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ended
August 31, 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Claim by Jennifer Burkart for vehicle damage, Donald Miller for property damage,
Dennis and Catherine Mohr for property damage, Rahkee Norman for vehicle damage,
Rose Schaepe for vehicle damage, Ronald Schnee for personal injury/property
damage, Chelsea Smith for vehicle damage, Terryl Stewart for vehicle damage,
Brendan Quann for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Jennifer Burkart
for vehicle damage, Donald Miller for property damage, Dennis and Catherine Mohr for
property damage, Ronald Schnee for personal injury/property damage, Chelsea Smith
for vehicle damage, Brendan Quann for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. 2011 Drain Tile Program
City Manager recommending that the award for the 2011 Drain Tile Project be officially
recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Blanche Avenue Resurfacing Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Blanche Avenue Resurfacing
Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Plat of Survey – Bee Branch Subdivision No 1
City Manager recommendingapproval of the Plats of Survey of Lots 1-1, 2-1, 1-2 and 2-
2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 1.
RESOLUTION
Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1-1 and Lot 2-1 of Bee Branch
Subdivision No. 1 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION
Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1-2 and Lot 2-2 of Bee Branch
Subdivision No. 1 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
6. Sanitary Sewer Easement – Middle Fork Catfish Creek
City Manager recommending acceptance of a sanitary sewer easement from Ricky
Rhomberg for the Middle Fork Catfish Creek interceptor sewer (1572 Old Mill Road).
RESOLUTION
Accepting the grant of an easement for sanitary sewer through, under
and across parts of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 7, Lot 1 of 1 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 512, Lot 10
of Mineral Lot 501, Lots 1, 2, 13 and 14 of Rockdale, and the north one-half and south
one-half of a vacated street abutting Lots 1, 2, 13 and 14 of Rockdale and also abutting
Lot 10 of Mineral Lot 501 all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Plat of Survey – Leibfried Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Leibfried
Place (2304 and 2310 Eagle Street) as requested by Dan and Bernadette Leibfried.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Plat of Survey of Leibfried Place in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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8. Plat of Survey -16 and Jackson Streets
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 493
in the original town of Dubuque as requested by Richard Runde.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Plat of Survey Plat of the Subdivision of City Lot 493 in
the original town of Dubuque in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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9. Plat of Survey – 340 Olympic Heights
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for
Gillespie’s Third Addition (340 Olympic Heights) as requested by Allen Weber.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Plat of Survey Lot 1 of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of
Gillespie’s Third Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
10. Trees Forever Grant Application – Street Tree Enhancement Project
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a $7,000 Trees Forever
Grant application and the City’s letter of support for the Street Tree Enhancement
Project.
RESOLUTION
Support of Trees Forever application for funding for the Street Tree
Enhancement Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
11. Metz et al. vs. City of Dubuque
City Attorney recommending approval of a Release and Settlement Agreement and
authority for the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Historic Preservation Commission
Commissioner Michael Knight submitting his resignation from the Historic Preservation
Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
13. Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates for Alternative Services
Concepts (ASC), the City’s Worker’s Compensation Claims Administrator effective
October 1, 2011 through October 30, 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Correspondence from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA) informing the City that the Dubuque Local Flood
Protection Project Levee is in compliance with minimum certification requirements
outlined in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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15. Signed Contracts
A) Tenth and Central Avenue Ramp Final Change Order 010-PS, B) System Leak
Detection contract with Westrum Leak Detection, Inc., C) Grand River Center Smart
Electric Meter design documents with KJWW of Rock Island, IL, D) Vendor Service
Agreement with RJN to conduct smoke testing near the Bee Branch and Sycamore Lift
Station, E) Mutual Aid and Contingency Agreement – Dubuque County Emergency
Medical Services Association
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. WMK Investment Properties – Wild Rose Lane
City Manager transmitting correspondence from WMK Investment Properties, Steve
Wieland, Larry McDermott, and Ken Kress seeking a remedy to the speed limit and
sight distance requirements for the entrance to Wild Rose Lane off Middle Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License Agreement
City Manager approval of an Amended Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment
License Agreement with Dubuque Community Schools that will allow placement of a low
power 900Mhz broad band access point at Table Mound Elementary School, along with
cabling from that access point to the room where network equipment is located.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to L. May
Restaurant, Dog House Lounge, Bank Bar & Grille, Jumper’s Sports Bar, Rainbow
Lounge, Europa Haus & Bierstube, Channel Inn Restaurant; and a Class “C” Liquor
License to Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit to Happy Joe’s Ice
Cream & Pizza Parlor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Sale of Property – 2315 Jackson Street
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for November 7, 2011 to consider
the sale of City-owned property located at 2315 Jackson Street to Raymond Pfeiffer for
the purchase price of $74,000.
RESOLUTION
of Intention to dispose of City-owned property, specifically, East ½ of Lot
24A in L.H. Langworthy Addition in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to the recorded plat thereof, 2315 Jackson Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
11/7/11
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
Plumbing Code Board
One 3-year term through November 2, 2014 (expiring term of Willenborg)
Applicant:
Harlan Willenborg, 3254 Lake Ridge Drive
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
One 3-year term through October 1, 2014 (expiring term of Klostermann)
Applicants:
Wayne Klostermann, 2636 Queen Street
Stacy Splittstoeser, 1694 Radford Road, #18
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
One 3-year term through July 1, 2014 (vacant term of Braig)
Applicant:
Craig Beytien, 1091 Valentine Drive
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Request to Rezone – 901 Rhomberg Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Chad
Hallahan to rezone property located at 901 Rhomberg Avenue from C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District and the Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 901
Rhomberg Avenue from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B, Motion A
2. Timber-Hyrst Place No. 3
Proof of publication of notice of public hearing to consider releasing the existing utility
storm sewer and access easements on Lot 2 of Timber-Hyrst Place No. 3 and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Disposing of City interest in an existing twenty-foot wide storm sewer
and utility easement, and a 25-foot wide access easement on Lot 2 of Timber-Hyrst
Place No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. City Hall HVAC System Improvements Project
Proof of publication of notice of public hearing to approve the plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the City Hall HVAC System Improvements Project
and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Adopting plans and specifications form of contract and estimated cost
for the City Hall–HVAC System Improvements Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council – public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Veteran’s Freedom Center
Correspondence from the Board of Directors of the Veteran’s Freedom Center
requesting assistance from the City of Dubuque to secure a new location for the
Veteran’s Freedom Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Greenhouse Gas Reduction 50% by 2030 – Phase II
Correspondence from Jason Schatz of Green Dubuque requesting $40,000 in funding
to support Phase II of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction 50% by 2030 Plan - Phase II.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
3. Purchase of Service Agreements – Budget Process
Correspondence from Council Member Karla Braig requesting City Council discussion
on the budget process for purchase of services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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.
Kevin S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
October 13, 2011
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