11 20 2000 Agenda
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2000
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Father Craig Welbaum, Pastor, St. John's Episcopal Church
WILLIAM McNARNEY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PRESENTING A "BEST PRACTICES" AWARD TO THE HOUSING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES 6-9)
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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 Commission:
Housing Commission (Section 8): Jeremy Austin; Kris Erickson; Joe Hopkins; Denise
Miller; John Plein
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ORDER OF ROLL CALL
) FOR MEETING OF 11/20/00
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DUGGAN
MARKHAM
MICHALSKI
NICHOLSON
ROBBINS
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SUSPEND THE RULES
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
2120 John F. Kennedy Road - Molo Big 10 Mart - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at
2120 John F. Kennedy Road from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C-
3 General Commercial District.
Communication from Steve Gorius, Molo Big 10 Mart, requesting that Council
approve the rezoning.
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ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 21 20
John F. Kennedy Road from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C-3
General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Denial or Motion B; Motion A
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2100 Asbury Road - Marty and Nancy McNamer - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at
2100 Asbury Road from ID Institutional District to OS Office Services District.
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ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2100
Asbury Road from ID Institutional District to OS Office Services District
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc. - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning the Dubuque Yacht
Basin, Inc., property located at Bissell Harbor, Schmitt Harbor from HI Heavy
Industrial District to CR Commercial Recreation District.
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ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
Schmitt Harbor from HI Heavy Industrial District to CR Commercial Recreation
District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4.
Southwest Arterial - Development Moratorium
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a text amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance and City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to
the Building Code regarding a development moratorium in the proposed Southwest
Arterial Corridor.
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ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 11 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding Section 11-58.3, establishing a
moratorium for permit applications in the Southwest Arterial Corridor
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ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by amending Section 4-4.2 regarding site plans, and by
amending Section 6-1-5.5 regarding rezonings, to establish a moratorium for site
plan and rezoning applications in the Southwest Arterial Corridor
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ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 42 (Subdivision Regulations) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Section 42-16, to establish a
moratorium for subdivision plats in the Southwest Arterial Corridor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5.
Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse Asbestos Abatement Project
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for the Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse Asbestos Abatement
Project and City Manager recommending to award contract for project.
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RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project
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RESOLUTION Awarding contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
6. Crescent Ridge - Request to Vacate
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider disposing of interest in Lot F of
Mineral Lots 232 and 291 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and City Manager
recommending disposal of the property to McDermott Real Estate.
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RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot F of Mineral Lots 232 and 291, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
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ACTION ITEMS
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Freedom, Inc./Salina Street Reconstruction Project
Communication from Brian J. Kane, representing Freedom, Inc., requesting that
their assessment for the Salina Street Reconstruction Project be reconsidered.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Southern Hills Subdivision in Dubuque County - Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Lots 30-61, inclusive, of
Southern Hills Subdivision in Dubuque County.
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RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 30-61, inclusive, of Southern Hills
Subdivision as comprised of Lot E of Southern Hills Subdivision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Crescent Heights Subdivision - Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Crescent Heights
Subdivision.
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RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 1 thru 42 inclusive, of Block 1, Lots
1 thru 10 inclusive of Block 2, Lots 1 thru 22 inclusive, of Block 3 and Lots A, B,
C, D, and E of Crescent Heights Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4.
Elected Officials Compensation Task Force
Council discussion on appointments to the Elected Officials Compensation Task
Force.
Suggested Disposition: Council Appointments
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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Request to Vacate - Lloyd Gudenkauf
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for December 4, 2000, to
consider disposing of interest and to vacate a utility easement over Lot 1 Block 4 of
Patricia Ann Acres at the request of Lloyd Gudenkauf.
Lloyd S. Gudenkauf requesting vacation of an easement for utilities on the westerly
lot line of Lot 1, Block 4 of Patricia Ann Subdivision.
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RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of interest and vacate utility easement over Lot 1
Block 4 Patricia Ann Acres in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 12/4/00
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2.
Demolition of Fischer Cold Storage Warehouse
City Manager submitting documents providing for demolition of the Fischer Cold
Storage Warehouse and setting a public hearing for December 18, 2000.
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RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project
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RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for December 18, 2000
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RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hrg 12/18/00
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North Grandview at Delhi Project - Acceptance and Public Hearing
City Manager recommending acceptance of the concrete repairs on the North
Grandview at Delhi Project in the final amount of $124,337.05 and setting a public
hearing for December 18, 2000 to consider the final schedule of assessments.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $124,337.05
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RESOLUTlbN Adopting the final assessment schedule for the concrete repairs on
Grandview at Delhi project including certain information required by the Code of
Iowa, specifically, the number of annual installments into which assessments are
divided, the interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are
payable and directing the Clerk to certify the final schedule and to publish notice
thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hrg 12/18/00
4. Residential Parking Permit District "C" - Senior High School Area
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for December 4, 2000 on
a proposed amendment to Residential Parking Permit District "C" on portions of
North Grandview and Rosedale Street.
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RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on amending Residential Parking Permit
District "C" as defined by Section 32-395 of the Code of Ordinances to include
parts of North Grandview Avenue and Rosedale Street
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 12/4/00
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CONSENT ITEMS
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Minutes Submitted
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 11/7; Historic Preservation
Ordinance Task Force of 11/2; Housing Commission Trust Fund Committee of
11/2; Housing Code Appeals Board of 10/17; Human Rights Commission of 10/9;
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 10/16; Zoning Board of Adjustment
of 10/26
Investment Oversight Commission Quarterly Report
Finance Director Kenneth TeKippe submitting the financial reports for month ending
October 31, 2000
Proof of Publication of Council Proceedings for 10/16; List of Claims and Summary
of Revenues for Month Ending 10/30/00
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Notice of Claims/Suits
Grace Brade in undetermined amount for personal injuries; Florence Hird in
estimated amount of $59.15 for property damage; Geri Ryan in undetermined
amount for personal injuries; Kristen Smith in estimated amount of $2,606.53 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:
Shirley Elliott for personal injuries; Dorothea Tschiggfrie for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Plumbing Board
Building Services Manager Rich Russell advising of an upcoming vacancy (Leonard
Rhomberg) on the Plumbing Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Section 8 Staffing Request
City Manager recommending approval of increasing the part-time secretarial
position in the Housing Services Section 8 Activity to full-time status.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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2000 Sidewalk Assessment Project
City Manager recommending approval of the final special assessment schedule for
the 1999 Sidewalk Inspection Program.
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RESOLUTION Adopting the final assessment schedule for 1999 sidewalk repairs
including certain information required by the Code of Iowa, specifically, the number
of annual installments into which assessments are divided, the interest on all
unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are payable and directing the
Clerk to certify the final schedule and to publish notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Elm Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Elm Street Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project in the final amount of $109,510.43.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $109,510.43
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Fengler and Kerper Intersection Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Fengler and Kerper Intersection
Project in the final amount of $288,346.16.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $288,346.16
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
8. Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project - Alley Between Rhomberg and Garfield _
Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
Project in the Alley between Rhomberg and Garfield in the final amount of
$109,137.08.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $109, 1 37.08
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Cox Street Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Cox Street Storm Sewer
Rehabilitation Project in the final amount of $37,899.40.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $37,899.40
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
10. Adams Addition Sanitary Sewer Extension - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Adams Addition Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project in the final amount of $52,622.24 and approval of the final
assessment schedule.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $52,622.24
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RESOLUTION Adopting the final assessment schedule for Adams Addition Sanitary
Sewer Extension including certain information required by the Code of Iowa,
specifically, the number of annual installments into which assessments are divided,
the interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are payable
and directing the Clerk to certify the final schedule and to public notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
11 . Discovery Center Parking Lot Removal Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Discovery Center Parking Lot
Removal Project in the final amount of $13,371.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $13,371
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Miller Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Miller Road Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project in the final amount of $64,174.30 and approving the final
assessment schedule.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $64,174.30
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RESOLUTION Adopting the final assessment schedule for Miller Road Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project, including certain information required by the Code of
Iowa, specifically, the number of annual installments into which assessments are
divided, the interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are
payable and directing the Clerk to certify the final schedule and to publish notice
thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
John F. Kennedy Road - Acquisition Plat Approval
City Manager recommending approval of an acquisition plat for a right-of-way on
John F. Kennedy Road on land owned by the City of Dubuque.
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RESOLUTION Approving acquisition plat for widening of John F. Kennedy Road
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Project Concern Para-Transit Contract - Fiscal Year 2001
City Manager recommending approval of a Project Concern Para-Transit Agreement
with Keyline for Fiscal Year 2001 .
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
15. Notice of Expiration of Right of Redemption
Notice from Eric Stierman, Dubuque County Treasurer, regarding the Notice of
Expiration of Right of Redemption on tax sale property.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers
to Jorja's Restaurant & Lounge
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RESbtOTION Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer Permit Kwik Stop Food Mart on
University and Kwik Stop Food Mart on John F. Kennedy Road
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RESOLutiON Granting issuance of Class "C" Beer/Liquor Permit to Mario's Italian
Restaurant; The Tollbridge; and Jorja's Restaurant and Lounge
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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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
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition (Iowa Code ~21.5(1 )(c)(j)
Jeanne F. Schneider
1 :00 p.m.
November 16, 2000
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