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AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4,2000
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
INVOCATION
Reverend Kris Kincaid, Pastor, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES 4-10)
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.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council to express their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
Human Rights Commission: Raydora Drummer, Judith Haley Giesen, Joseph Hopkins,
Evelyn Jackson
Appointment to the following Commission:
Housing Commission (Section 8) (One Vacancy): Jeremy Austin, Kris Erickson, Joe
Hopkins, Denise Miller, John Plein
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1 . Barge Fleeting
City Manager submitting three proposals received from Artco Fleeting for barge
fleeting and requesting further direction.
Communication from the Mississippi River Walleye Club in opposition to barge
fleeting within the Dubuque City limits.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Action
2. Request to Vacate - Lloyd Gudenkauf
City Manager recommending that the City dispose of interest and vacate a utility
easement over Lot 1 Slock 4 of Patricia Ann Acres to Lloyd Gudenkauf.
RESOLUTION Disposing of interest and vacate a 1 Q-foot wide utility easement over
Lot 1 Slock 4 Patricia Ann Acres in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Residential Parking Permit District - Senior High School Area
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to Residential Parking
Permit District "c" to include portions of North Grandview Avenue and Rosedale
Street.
ORDINANCE Amending Section 32-362 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, providing for two-hour parking, by deleting certain portions of
Grandview Avenue and Rosedale Street
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
adding portions of North Grandview Avenue and Rosedale Street to Subsection (a)
of Section 32-395 thereof establishing Residential Parking Permit District "c"
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
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ACTION ITEMS
1 . Joint Work Session with County Board of Supervisors
Historic Preservation Commission requesting that the City Council hold a joint
session with the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to discuss preserVation of
the Buettell Brothers Building at 821-845 Central Avenue.
Copy of communication from Historic Preservation Commission to the Dubuque
County Board of Supervisors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
2. Hawthorne Street No Parking Zone
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance prohibiting truck or trailer
parking on a portion of the north side of Hawthorne Street.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding a new
Section 32-267.2 providing for the establishment of parking restrictions for trucks
or trailers on designated streets or portions thereof and adding certain portions of
Hawthorne Street
ORDINANCE Amending Section 32-252(d) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances prohibiting parking on designated streets or portions thereof by deleting
Hawthorne Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Historic Preservation Ordinance Update
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission/Preservation Task Force
regarding the Historic Preservation Ordinance Update and requesting a worksession
with Council.
Communication from the Community Development Advisory Commission
supporting the proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Action
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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CONSENT ITEMS
1 . Minutes Submitted
Airport Commission of 1117; Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 11/8; Civil
Service Commission of 10/26; City Council Proceedings of 11/20; Five Flags
Commission of 10/16; Historic Preservation Commission of 11/16; Housing
Commission of 11/14; Investment Oversight Commission of 10/26; Park and
Recreation Commission of 11/14; Plumbing Board of 11/16; Transit Board of 11/9;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 11/1; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 11/14
Proof of Publication for Council Proceedings of 10/24
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Key Apartments West in estimated amount of $335.61 for property damage; Patti
Schilling in estimated amount of $25.00 for property damage; Terryl Stewart vs
City of Dubuque
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:
Grace M. Brade for personal injury; Geri Ryan for personal injury; Kristen L. Smith
for personal injury and vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Fair Housing Analysis Consultant Contract
City Manager recommending approval of a contract for consultant services to
perform a Fair Housing Analysis of the City as required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION App"roving the selection of a consultant to prepare a Fair Housing
Analysis of the City of Dubuque and authorizing the City Manager to execute an
appropriate contract for said analysis
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Recommendation for New Telephone System for City Buildings
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Midland Communications,
Inc., for a new City of Dubuque telephone system.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. AIDS Preventative Health Program Contract
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Iowa Department of
Public Health for the local AIDS Preventative Health Program through September,
2001.
RESOLUTION Approving the AIDS Preventative Health Contract between the Iowa
Department of Public Health and the City of Dubuque, Iowa and authorizing the
City Manager to sign a contract with the Iowa Department of Public Health for
funding of a local AIDS Preventative Health Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Dubuque Racing Association Fiscal Year 2001 CIP Schedule
City Manager recommending approval of the Dubuque Racing Association's Capital
Improvement Project schedule for Fiscal Year 2001.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. State Historical Society of Iowa Grant
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the City has
been approved for a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant in the amount of
$7,500 for a "Design Review Guidelines Booklet".
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Citizen Communication - Tara Winger
Communication of Tara Winger to Governor, Congressman Jim Nussle, etc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. County Board of Health
Communication from Dubuque County Board of Supervisors advising that all of the
positions on the Board of Health are currently filled.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission certifying the eligibility list for Assistant Planner and
Mechanic.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
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11. Technology Park Maintenance - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Technology Park Maintenance
project in the final amount of $28,607.57.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in the amount of $28,607.57
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
12. Fire Department - Captain Position
City Manager recommending that the Captain's position in the Fire Marshal's Office
be eliminated and that a Firefighter position be created and assigned to Division 2.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Community Indicators for Success
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission providing a
recommended list of Community Indicators for Success as a part of the 2000
Update of the Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Community Development Advisory Commission
Letter of support from the Community Development Advisory Commission for the
Downtown Planning Process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Fiscal Year 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of changes to the City's Community
Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2001 Annual Action Plan.
RESOLUTION Approving an amended and restated Fiscal Year 2001 (Program Year
2000) Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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16. Consulting and Actuarial Services Agreement with The Segal Company
City Manager recommending approval of a Consulting and Actuarial Services
Agreement with The Segal Company for Fiscal Year 2001.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
17. Delinquent Garbage and Refuse Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending submission of the delinquent garbage and refuse
collection accounts to the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection of past due
accou nts.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City to collect delinquent garbage and refuse
collection accounts in accordance with Section 40-38 (d) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
18. Delinquent Water Connection Fee
City Manager recommending submission of the delinquent water connection fees to
the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection of past due accounts.
RESOLUTION Authorizing collection of delinquent water connection changes in
accordance with Section 44-151-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
19. Delinquent Sewer Charges
City Manager recommending submission of delinquent sewer charges to the
Dubuque County Treasurer for collection of past due accounts.
RESOLUTION Authorizing collection of delinquent sewer accounts in accordance
with Section 44-83 and 44-86 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
20. Designated Agents to Execute Checks on Behalf of the City of Dubuque
City Manager recommending that Health Choices, Inc. be authorized to issue
checks and drafts for the City's health account and flexible spending account.
RESOLUTION Authorizing certain designated agents of the City of Dubuque limited
authorization to execute checks on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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21 . Authorized Depository Institutions
City Manager recommending that Liberty Bank be named as an authorized
depository institution for the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Naming depositories
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
22. Business License Refund
Cigarette License refund to Mulgrew Oil Company in the amount of $50.00
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class /lC" Beer Permit to Iowa Oil Company
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class /lC" Beer/Liquor License to Bowling &
Beyond Dubuque; Instant Replay; and The Moracco
Suggested Disposition: 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 our 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
Property Acquisition and Pending Litigation (Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1 )(j)(c)
Jeanne F. Schneider
1 :00 p.m.
11-30-00
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