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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, APRIL 4,2005
INVOCATION
Reverend Judy Wadding, United Methodist Minister
PROCLAMATIONS
Kids' Day America (May 14, 2005)
Child Abuse Prevention Month (April, 2005)
Public Health Week (April 4 - 10, 2005)
University of Dubuque Commend,ation
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 2/22; City Council of 3/21; Five Flags
Commission of 2/21; Housing Commission of 2/22; Housing Commission Trust Fund
Committee of 3n; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 3/16; Mechanical
Board of 3/16; Park and Recreation Commission of 3/8; Transit Board of Trustees of
3/10
Library Board of Trustees Update from the meeting of February 24, 2005
Proofs of publication of City Council proceedings of February 15 and 16, March 7 and 8,
2005 and Governing Board of the Municipal Housing Agency proceedings of March 8,
2005
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Washington Mutual Bank, F.A. vs. City of Dubuque, et al
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
3. Dubuque Golf and Country Club
Request of Dubuque Golf and Country Club to display fireworks on July 4, 2005 on the
Dubuque Golf and Country Club grounds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Consultant Agreement for Update of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
City Manager recommending approval of the professional services agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Lane Kendig, Inc., to prepare a comprehensive update of the
City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission applauding the City Council
for continued support of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Police Patrol Remodeling Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Police Patrol Remodeling Project as
completed by Stumpf Construction and All-Systems in the final contract amount of
$109,686.44.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
7. Voluntary Annexation of Territory
Corporation Counsel recommending re-approval of the application for voluntary
annexation of approximately forty acres of territory owned by Joel Callahan.
RESOLUTION Re-approving the application for the voluntary annexation of territory
owned by Callahan Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
8. Development Agreement for North Grandview Estates
City Manager recommending approval of a Development Agreement with Richard
Henkel and Sandra Williams for development of affordable single-family housing in
North Grandview Estates.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Operating Engineer's Union Petition
City Manager recommending approval of a petition from the Operating Engineer's Union
to amend their bargaining unit to exclude certain classifications.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Mediacom
MMC Iowa, LLC (Mediacom) submitting the formal renewal proposal in response to the
City's Request for Renewal Proposal.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
11. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Traffic Signal
Technician II.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
12. Legislative Correspondence
City Manager correspondence to State legislators regarding a possible ten-year state
sales tax exemption and requesting support for an amendment to the proposed
legislation allowing use of the sales tax rebate for newly established businesses in
Enterprise Zones.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. City of Asbury
Communication from Richard Anderson, Mayor of Asbury, requesting City Council
cooperation for an intersection change at Asbury Road and Seippel Road from a two-
way stop to a four-way stop and a decrease in the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
14. Housing Trust Fund - Gateways to Home
City Manager recommending approval of a $30,000 grant to Gateways to Home (the
local community Housing Development Organization) to purchase the former
Washington Neighborhood Center at 382 East 21st Street for renovation and conversion
to rental units.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. McAleece Concession Operation
City Manager recommending approval to create seasonal positions to allow the City to
operate the concession stand at the McAleece Park and Recreation Complex.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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16. Lease Agreements - Dubuque Racing Association and Dubuque Casino Hotel,
LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a First Amendment to the Amended and
Restated Lease Agreement between the City and the Dubuque Racing Association and
the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City and Dubuque
Casino Hotel, LLC to add a legal description for the footprint of the hotel.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Grand River Center Bid Package #3 Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grand River Center Bid Package #3
Project as completed by JP Cullen and Sons in the final contract amount of
$24,228,119.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
18. 685 West 32nd Street - Purchase of Property
City Manager recommending approval to purchase a residential dwelling located at 685
West 32nd Street as part of the acquisition program associated with expansion of the
West 32nd Street Detention Basin.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 685 West 32nd Street
in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
19. General Obligation Bond Issue - Series 2005A
City Manager recommending approval of the final action necessary for the issuance of
the General Obligation Bonds - Series 2005A in support of stormwater projects.
RESOLUTION Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa,
to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and approving the
Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the
execution of the Agreement - 2005A
RESOLUTION Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $1 ,750,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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20. General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds - Series 2005B
City Manager recommending approval of the final action necessary for the issuance of
the General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds - Series 2005B for projects in the
Dubuque Industrial Center West.
RESOLUTION Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa,
to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and approving the
Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the
execution of the Agreement - 2005B
RESOLUTION Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $4,270,000 General
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2005B, and levying a tax to pay said bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
21. General Obligation Urban Renewal Taxable Bond Issue - Series 2005C
City Manager recommending approval of the final action necessary for the issuance of
the General Obligation Urban Renewal Taxable Bonds - Series 2005C for projects in
the Dubuque Industrial Center West.
RESOLUTION Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa,
to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and approving the
Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the
execution of the Agreement
RESOLUTION Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $2,995,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2005C, and levying a tax to pay said bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
22. Mediacom Annual Report
Mediacom submitting their 2004 Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Citizen Communication
Communication from Sarah and Roger Poling expressing concerns about a possible
new road between 1615 Born Avenue and 1595 Born Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
24. Printing and Mailing of Utility Bills
City Manager recommending discontinuing the use of an outside service for the printing
and mailing of utility bills.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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25. Computer System Upgrade
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of the Miscellaneous Receivable
Module for the Sungard Pentamation computer system upgrade.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
26. Request to Purchase City-Owned Property
Communication from Richard J. Hartig, Grandview - University, LLC, requesting to
purchase a portion of a City street and alley abutting properties located on Stewart
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
27. Business License Refund
Request of the Dubuque Inn Corporation for a refund of their cigarette license in the
amount of $25.00.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Refund
28. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer (6 Months) Permit to
McAleece Park/Recreation Complex; and Class "C" Beer Permit to 16th Street Auto
Truck Plaza, Plaza 20 Amoco, and Paro Food Mart
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Copper
Kettle, Olive Garden Restaurant, Loras College and Whiskey River; Class "B" Wine
Permit to Carroll's Wine Company; and Class 'WBN" Native Wine to National
Mississippi River Museum
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. 2005 Asphalt Paving Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the 2005 Asphalt
Paving Project and setting a public hearing for May 2, 2005.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/2/05
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2. Fiscal Year 2006 Guardrail Replacement Program
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Fiscal Year 2006
Guardrail Replacement Program and that a public hearing be set for May 2, 2005.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/2/05
3. Sixth and Seventh Street Reconstruction and Washington Park Renovation
Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Sixth and Seventh
Street Reconstruction and Washington Park Renovation Project and that a public
hearing be set for May 2, 2005.
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission generally in support of the
project and requesting certain modifications to the plans and specifications prior to
bidding the project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/2/05
4. City Hall - Third Floor Structural Repair Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the City Hall - Third
Floor Structural Repair Project and that a public hearing be set for May 16, 2005.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/16/05
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Marshall Park Rest Room Project
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifications and notice to
bidders on the receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending award of the contract
for the Marshall Park Rest Room Project to Kluck Construction Company in the amount
of $130,585.23.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Kluck Construction Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
2. Dubuque Industrial Center West Third Addition/Contract A Mass Grading Project
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifications and notice to
bidders on the receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending award of the Dubuque
Industrial Center West Third Addition/Contract A Mass Grading Project to W.C. Stewart
Construction, in the amount of $3,092,815.32
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to W.C. Stewart Construction
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. Request to Speak
Communication from Lois Bublitz and Dianna Stonskas requesting to address the
Council regarding the City's denial of their claims for damages related to a water main
break.
City Manager submitting information regarding the claims of Lois Bublitz and Dianna
Stonskas.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Antique Fire Club
City Manager recommending approval of the disposal of a 1969 American LaFrance fire
engine by the Antique Fire Club and exploration of the restoration and funding of a 1948
Seagrave Tiller fire truck.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Submission for Five Flags Civic Center by SMG
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2006 operating budget for Five
Flags Civic Center as submitted by SMG.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Non-Motorized Vehicle Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to Chapter 46 of the Code of
Ordinances to allow for the use of non-motorized vehicles in certain areas in the
downtown district.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Chapter 46, Vehicles
for Hire and Public Transportation, by adding a new Article I, Public Transportation by
Non-Motorized Vehicles, providing for the licensing and operation of non-motorized
vehicles
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B~ Motion A
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)U) 2003 Code of Iowa
Collective Bargaining Strategy - Iowa Code Chapter 20.17(3)
Jeanne F. Schneider
March 31, 2005
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