11 7 11 City Council Agenda with Supporting Documents
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 7, 2011
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
350 W. 6TH STREET, DUBUQUE, IOWA
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5:00 PM
WORK SESSION
Sustainable Dubuque
Quarterly Update
6:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Major Tom Mason, Salvation Army
PRESENTATIONS
Resource Management Coordinator Paul Schultz Presentation of Gift from the Changsha Government of China / ICMA Fellowship Exchange to the City of Dubuque
Convention and
Visitors Bureau Executive Director Keith Rahe Presentation of the Iowa Tourism Outstanding Elected Official Award to City Council Member Joyce Connors and the Niche Marketing Award for
Art Market to the City of Dubuque
Dubuque Art Center Director Jordan DeGree Presentation of the Arts Advocate of Distinction Award to Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jan Stoffel
Dubuque
Community Y Domestic Violence Program Director Sr. Charla Bulko Recognition of Dubuque Police Officer Lisa Latham for her outstanding support to victims of violence.
PROCLAMATIONS
1. Philanthro
py Day (November 15, 2011)
2. Hospice 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 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.
Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
of 8/30 and 9/27, City Council Proceedings of 10/17, Civil Service Commission of 10/14, Carnegie-Stout Public Library of 6/30, 7/18, 8/25, 9/29, Dubuque County Emergency Management Commission
of 8/2, Investment Oversight Commission of 10/26
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of 9/29
Proofs of Publication for City Council Proceedings of October 3 and October 17,
2011; and List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended September 30, 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Kenneth Miller for vehicle damage, Trisha Reck 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: Rahkee Norman for vehicle damage, Trisha
Reck for property damage, Rose Schaepe for vehicle damage, Terryl Stewart for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. 1000 Friends of Iowa – Roshek Building
Recognition
City Manager transmitting correspondence from the 1000 Friends of Iowa informing the City that Dubuque Initiatives has received the Best Development Award in the Best Renovated
Commercial/Civic Category for the adaptive re-use of the Roshek Building.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. National Trust for Historic Places – Roshek Building Recognition
City
Manager submitting correspondence from the National Trust for Historic Places informing the City that the Roshek Building will receive one of 14 National Preservation Honor Awards for
2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Government Finance Officer Association (GFOA) - Recognition
City Manager transmitting correspondence advising that the City of Dubuque
and Budget Director Jenny Larson have been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Friends of the Mines of Spain - Recognition
City Manager transmitting a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing the City of Dubuque for
supporting the Mines of Spain in the area of Partnership/Center and Land.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Letter of Intent – 2012 All-America City Award
Letter of Intent
to apply for the 2012 All-America City Award to the National Civic League on behalf of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Every Child / Every Promise and the City of Dubuque.
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File
8. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Commissioner Edward Cawley submitting his resignation from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission.
Sugge
sted Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
9. Human Rights Commission
Commissioner Megan Gloss submitting her resignation from the Human Rights Commission.
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
10. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
Commissioner Hiram Melendez submitting his resignation from the Investment Oversight Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Accept Resignation
11. American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
City Manager transmitting correspondence from Erik Bergrud, President of the American Society for
Public Administration, informing the City Manager that he has been appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Editors for the ASPA’s Public Administration Review journal.
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File
12. Mediacom Communications
Communication from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager for Government Relations for Mediacom Communications, informing the City
of changes in programming.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Substance Abuse Services Center (SASC) – First Quarter Report
Substance Abuse Services Center (SASC) Executive
Director Diane Thomas submitting the Center’s First Quarter Report detailing the activities of the High Risk Youth Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) – Bee Branch Creek Trail
City Manager submitting correspondence from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) informing the City that
the Iowa Transportation Commission has approved the Bee Branch Creek Trail – MRT Route for funding assistance from the State Recreational Trails Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File
15. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) – Right-of-Way Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a lease agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation
(IDOT) for use of the right-of-way east of Elm Street for a surface parking lot to facilitate the increased parking needs in the Historic Millwork District.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve
16. AT&T – Lease Extension
City Manager submitting correspondence from William Armstrong, Cingular Wireless Project Manager / AT&T, informing the City
of their intent to extend the lease term for Site DBQ284A (1525 West Third Street Water Tower) for five years.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
City Manager transmitting correspondence from Louis Rodriguez of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) revalidating the determinations for properties and/or structures
as described in previously issued Letters of Map Change (LOMCs), subsequent revisions to the October 18, 2011 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) map and encouraging distribution
of the information to the community.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to the City Manager
18. State of Iowa Annual Financial Report
City Manager recommending approval to publish the cover page of the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Financial Report and file the entire report with
the State Auditor’s Office by December 1, 2011 as required by Section 384.22 of the Code of Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Workers’ Compensation Claims
Administration Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the agreement between the City of Dubuque and Alternative Services Concepts (ASC) for services related to the administration
of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program effective October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Appeal of Claim by Chelsea
Smith
Correspondence from Jo Ellen Reed and Chelsea Smith appealing a claim against the City of Dubuque denied by the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP).
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Refer to the City Attorney
21. AmeriCorps – 2012-2013 Grant Application
City Manager recommending the execution of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service City
of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program grant application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. AmeriCorps – Agreement with Dubuque Community School District
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between the Dubuque Community School District and AmeriCorps for
the 2011-2012 school year for AmeriCorps members to serve in elementary, middle and high schools.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Hillcrest Family Services
– Temporary Parking Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a temporary parking license agreement in Flora Park for Hillcrest Family Services, Inc., during their construction
process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail Project – Phase 3 Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike
Trail Phase 3 Project (between Plaza Drive and Payton Street), as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, in the final amount of $136,946.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike
Trail Phase 3 Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
– 1517 Maple Street
City Manager recommending establishing the fair market value of 1517 Maple Street, owned by Tony Zenner, at the appraised value of $66,950, and authorizing the City
Manager to commence negotiations to acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project and further authorization to acquire the property through eminent domain if negotiations
fail.
RESOLUTION Establishing the fair market value and authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain of certain real property owned by Tony Zenner in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
26. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – 508 E. 16th Street
City Manager recommending establishing the fair market value of 508 E. 16th Street owned by WP Investments, at the
appraised value of $300,000, and authorize the City Manager to commence negotiations to acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project and further authorization to
acquire the property through eminent domain if negotiations fail.
RESOLUTION Establishing the fair market value and authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain of certain real property
owned by WP Investments, LLC in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
27. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – 540 E 16th Street
City
Manager recommending establishing the fair market value of 540 E. 16th Street owned by WP Investments, at the appraised value of $68,000, and authorize the City Manager to commence negotiations
to acquire the property for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project and further authorization to acquire the property through eminent domain if negotiations fail.
RESOLUTION Establishing
the fair market value and authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain of certain real property owned by WP Investments, LLC in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Adopt Resolution
28. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – 2410 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval to purchase a 4-plex rental property owned by Kim
McDermott at 2410 Washington Street for $119,000 as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of
real estate owned by Kim McDermott in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
29. Bee Branch Subdivision – Plats of Survey
City Manager recommending approval of the Plats of Survey for Bee Branch
Subdivision Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6 in order to separate buildable areas from the area of the parcels needed for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey
of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No.3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 4 in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 5 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Approving
Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 6 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
30. Request
for Proposal – Dubuque Marina Management
City Manager recommending approval to initiate the Request for Proposal process for Marina Facilities Management Services for the Port of Dubuque
Marina Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
31. Request for Proposal – The Jule Intelligent Technology Systems (ITS) Equipment
City Manager recommending approval
to issue a Request for Proposals for the purchase and installation of Intelligent Technology Systems (ITS) equipment on The Jule’s buses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
32. Project Update – 7th Street Retaining Wall Emergency Repair
City Manager recommending rejection of all bids for the 7th Street
Retaining Wall Emergency Repairs Project and that the project be re-bid over the winter with a completion date of June 15, 2012 and that the rejection of bids be officially recorded
in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve, Make Matter of Record
33. Project Update – Madison Street Retaining Wall Emergency Repair
City
Manager recommending re-bid of the Madison Street Retaining Wall Emergency Repairs Project over the winter with a completion date of June 15, 2012 and that the project delay be officially
recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve, Make Matter of Record
34. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting the
Quarterly Investment Report for the period of July 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
35. 40 Main, LLC – Fourth Amendment to Development
Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement with 40 Main, LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving the Fourth Amendment to the 40 Main LLC Development
Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
36. Caradco Project – Housing Enterprise Zone Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement for the Caradco Project
approving the change of ownership from Caradco Building, LLLP to Caradco Landlord, LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving an amendment to a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among
the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Caradco Building, LLP
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
37. Dubuque Regional Airport
– Small Community Air Service Development
City Manager recommending that the City provide the previously budgeted $150,000 grant match for the $500,000 Small Community Air Service Development
Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
38. Sustainable Dubuque – Monthly Report
City Manager submitting the Sustainable
Dubuque Monthly Report for October 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
39. Vehicle Noise Memorandum Addendum
City Manager providing an update to the information provided
on July 25, 2011 regarding the Dubuque Police Department Police Department’s vehicle noise enforcement efforts, as well as addressing citizen concerns on the efforts and suggestions
on setting decibel limits and using noise meters.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
40. Historic Preservation Commission
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission requesting the City Council make the West Locust and Bluff Street area a top priority
during this year’s goal setting session.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
41. Dubuque Casino Hotel – Assignment of Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the
Assignment of Lease Agreement for Dubuque Casino Hotel, LLC to DuPaco Community Credit Union as security for financing of Dubuque Casino Hotel, LLC’s current indebtedness.
Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
42. Stipulation of Settlement – Property Tax Appeal
City Attorney recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for First Northwestern
Trust & Nellis Management for property located at 1500 John F. Kennedy Road (Long John Silver’s).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
43. Iowa Economic Development
Authority (IEDA)
Correspondence from the Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Deborah Durham informing the City that it has approved the eligibility of
Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau for Fiscal Year 2012 Regional Sports Authority District Certification.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
44. Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
City Manager transmitting correspondence from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) informing the City it has placed the Water
Pollution Control Plant Cogeneration Facilities Project on the Fundable List of the Intended Use Plan (IUP) for the Fiscal Year 2012 3rd Quarter IUP.
Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File
45. Regional Transit Authority (RTA) – Termination of Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending termination of the City’s lease with the Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
for two light-duty Sprinter busses in the exchange for a payment to the City of $24,181.18.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
46. Signed Contracts
Dittmer Recycling
Incorporated Amendment to Agreement;
Strand Associates Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project Change Order No. 11 with Miron Construction Co., Inc.;
Strand Associates Water
Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project Change Order No. 12 with Miron Construction Co., Inc.;
Strand Associates Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications Project Change Order
No. 13 with Miron Construction Co., Inc.;
Interstate Power & Light Soil Use Agreement for Excess Excavated Soil;
Allender Butzke Engineers, Inc., Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications
Project Amendment No. 2 for Geotechnical Engineering Services;
Vendor Services Agreement with Environmental Management Services of Iowa, Inc. for asbestos removal related to the Fire
Department Headquarters Roof Replacement Project;
Indemnification Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Ronald and Sandy Conrad;
Public Improvement Contract between the City of
Dubuque and Vorwald Log & Lumber for the deconstruction of the commercial building at 501 Garfield Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
47. Alcohol Compliance – Civil Penalties for Alcohol License Holders HyVee Wine & Spirits
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement / Settlement Agreement
for an alcohol compliance violation for HyVee Wine & Spirits at 3500 Dodge Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
48. Alcohol Compliance – Civil Penalties for
Alcohol License Holders Kalmes Breaktime Bar & Grill
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement / Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Kalmes Breaktime
Bar & Grill at 1097 Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
49. Liquor License Refund
Café Mana Java West requesting a refund on Special Class “C” Liquor
License No. BW0093112 in the amount of $253.13.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
50. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor
license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “B” (Hotel/Motel) Liquor License to Grand Harbor Resort & Water Park, Hotel Julien Dubuque; a Class “C” Beer/Liquor
License to Yen Ching Restaurant, Aragon Tap; a Class “B” Wine Permit to Target Store T-0086, and a Class “WBN” Native Wine Permit to Kwik Stop
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a
Class “B” Beer Permit to Jumpin’ Jane’s Indoor Party Center; a Class “C” Beer Permit to Big 10 Mart Car Wash, Kwik Stop, Target Store T-0086, and Kwik Stop Food Mart
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Grand River
Center – Exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for November 21, 2011 and initiations of the public bidding process for the Grand River Center
exhibit Hall Carpet Replacement Project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 11/21/11
2. Old Main Urban
Revitalization Area Plan
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for November 21, 2011 to consider an amendment to the Old Main Urban Revitalization Area Plan.
RESOLUTION
Acknowledging a proposed amendment to the Plan for the Old Main Urban Revitalization Area and providing for a public hearing
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution;
Public Hearing 11/21/11
3. University of Dubuque Geothermal Line – Bennett Street Easement
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for November 21, 2011 to consider granting an easement across Bennett
Street to accommodate the geothermal system for the University of Dubuque Performing Arts Center.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of City interest by Grant of Easement for private utility
to University of Dubuque for an underlying portion of Bennett Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 11/21/11
4. Lower Bee Branch Creek
Enhancement – Floating Island
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for December 5, 2011 and initiation of the public bidding process for the Bee Branch Creek Floating Island
Project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids (Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island Project)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 12/5/11
5. Lo
wer Bee Branch Creek Enhancement - Overlooks
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for December 5, 2011 and initiation of the public bidding process for the Overlooks enhancement
related to the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing
on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids (Lower Bee Branch Creek Enhancement – Overlooks)
Suggested Disposition: Receive
and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 12/5/11
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.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
One 3-year term through October 1, 2014 (expired term of Cawley)
Applicant:
Wayne Klostermann, 2636 Queen
Street
Human Rights Commission
One 3-year term through January 1, 2014 (vacant term of Gloss)
Applicants:
Nickie Blume, 2523 Washington Street
Miquel Jackson, 631 University Avenue
This
commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law effective January 2, 2012.
Zoning Advisory Commission
One 3-year term through July 1, 2013 (vacant term of Stiles)
Applicant:
Eugene
Bird, Jr., 3357 Arrowwood Lane
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law effective January 2, 2012, and has been posted for 90 days.
Appointments to the following
Boards/Commissions:
Plumbing Code Board
One 3-year term through November 2, 2014 (Expiring term of Willenborg)
Applicant:
Harlan Willenborg, 3254 Lake Ridge Drive
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
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.
1. Sale of Property – 2315 Jackson Street
Proof of publication of notice of public hearing to consider the sale of City-owned property
located at 2315 Jackson Street to Raymond Pfeiffer for the purchase price of $74,000 and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION of Intention to dispose of City-owned property,
specifically, East ½ Of Lot 24A in L.H. Langworthy’s 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
Material from October 17, 2011 Meeting
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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. Dubuque Main Street – Historic Millwork District
Dubuque
Main Street Executive Director Dan LoBianco to present an update on the progress in the Historic Millwork District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Citizen Petition – Run
Off on Kaufmann Avenue and Valeria Street.
Residents of the Kaufmann Avenue and Valeria Street neighborhood submitting a petition regarding water runoff behind their homes west of Cushing
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
3. Wild Rose Estates Final Plat – Intersection Visibility
City Manager recommending that the sight distance issue at Wild Rose Lane and Middle Road needs to be resolved by the developer
prior to further processing of the Final Plat.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Consent Decree – Request for Inflow and Infiltration Inspectors
City Manager
recommending authorization to create two-full-time inflow and infiltration (I&I) inspectors and to purchase two new vehicles for the positions, which will increase the City’s ability
to conduct sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration inspections at businesses and homes in order to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Consent Decree.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve
5. Shelter Plus Care Program – Funding Request
City Manager recommending approval to provide $5,000 in support of continued administration of the Shelter
Plus Care Program through the balance of Fiscal Year 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Code of Ordinances Amendments - Water Meters and Related Accessories
City
Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance Amendment to Sections 13-1B-1 to 13-1B-11 to incorporate Unmeasured Flow Reducer (UFR) devices and clarify the property owner’s responsibility
for the care of the water meter assembly.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1Water Use and Services, Article B Water Meters, Sections
13-1B-1 to 1301B-
11 by incorporating the regulation of Unmeasured Flow Reducer Devices and clarifying the property owner’s responsibility for the care of the water meter assembly
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Motion B, Motion A
7. Jule Transit – Shopping Circulator Route Changes
City Manager recommending approval of the Shopping circulator route and the resulting
changes in the Red, Green and Grey Lines. Transit Manager Barbara Morck to provide a short presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Dubuque Racing
Association (DRA)
Correspondence from Jesus Aviles, President and CEO of the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) requesting appointments of the required governmental representatives to
its Board of Directors, currently Mayor Buol, Council Members Ric Jones, Kevin Lynch, and City Manager Michael Van Milligen.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
8. Request
for Work Session – Roundabouts
City Manager requesting setting a work session for Monday, December 19, 2011 to provide an overview of roundabout concepts and benefits in lieu of traditional
intersection design and signalization.
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa
Kevin S. Firnstahl
City
Clerk
November 3, 2011