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ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 1/3/2012
Buol, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton, Braig
CITY OF DUBUQUE,IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
January 3, 2012
REGULAR SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Moment of Silence
SWEARING IN
2nd Ward City Council Member Karla Braig
At-Large City Council Member David Resnick
PROCLAMATION(S)
1.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 16, 2011)
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MLK Proclamation
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
City Council Proceedings of 12/19, Housing Code Appeals Board of 11/15, Transit Advisory Board of
12/8; Library Board of Trustees Update from meeting of 12/14; Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 12/5
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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City Council MinutesHousing Appeals Board MinutesTransit Board MinutesProof - Council Proceedings 12/5
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Library Board Update #97
2.
Notice of Claims and Suits
Daniel Davis for vehicle damage, Jeffrey Glenn Holt for personal injury, Joseph Jacobsmeier for vehicle
and property damage, Ron and Diane Streif for vehicle damage, Wulfekuhle Injection and Plumbing for
materials and labor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
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Davis ClaimHolt ClaimJacobsmeier ClaimClaim by Ron StreifWulfekuhle Claim
3.
Disposition of Claims and Suits
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: Joseph Jacobsmeier for property and
vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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Special Assessment - 1104 Riverview Street
City Manager recommending approval to assess $11,915.36 to the property at 1104 Riverview, for
demolition, water service removal, weed removal and publication of notice in the Telegraph Herald.
RESOLUTIONAdopting the Schedule of Special Assessment for a lien against the property at 1104
Riverview Drive and directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessment to the County
Treasurer and to publish notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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1104 Riverview Assessment-MVM MemoStaff Memo Notice in Telegraph HeraldTH Publication Bill--1104
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RiverviewDemolition Bill--1104 RiverviewWater Service Disconnect Bill--1104 RiverviewWeed Cutting Bill--1104
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RiverviewSpecial Assessment Resolution and Notice to Property Owner1104 Riverview - Schedule of Assessments
5.
Request for Proposals - 9th & 11th Streets One-Way to Two-Way Conversion and Downtown
Traffic Analysis
City Manager recommending issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek qualified firms
interested in providing professional services for the 9th Street & 11th Street One-Way to Two-Way
Conversion. This will also include a comprehensive downtown traffic study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9th-11th St-MVM Memo9th and 11th Street Traffic Study - Staff Memo 9th Street & 11th Street Traffic Study
6.
Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program (TCSP) Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit a grant application for a $600,000 grant from the
Transportation, Community and System Preservation Program to assist in the cost of converting 9th
and 11th Streets from one-way to two-way streets.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Funding for Conversion-MVM MemoStaff Memo Funding One Way Two Way ConversionSite PlanTCSP FY2012
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Grant Application
7.
Final Plat - Liberty Subdivision
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending rescinding Resolution No. 310-11 and re-approval of the
Final Plat of Liberty Subdivision.
RESOLUTIONAuthorizing the re-approval of the Final Plat of Liberty Subdivision of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Liberty Subdivision-MVM MemoLaura MemoResolution Final Plataerial view
8.
Healthcare Analytics Proposal for Actuarial Services
City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of the Proposal for Actuarial Services for the
City of Dubuque prepared by Healthcare Analytics to negotiate reimbursement arrangements for Finley
and Mercy Hospitals and authorization for the City Manager to sign the Proposal Memorandum.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Mercy and Finley Reimb-MVM MemoStaff MemoProposal for Actuarial ServicesProposal Memorandum
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Insurance Schedule
9.
Approve Acquisition of Police K9 and Accept Grant from K9s 4COPS
City Manager recommending acquisition of Police K9 and acceptance of a grant from K9s 4COPS.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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K9 Acquisition-MVM MemoStaff Memo Captain Memo
10.
2012 Federal Legislative Priorities
City Manager requesting adoption of the 2012 Federal Legislative Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Federal Legislative Priorities-MVM Memo2012 Federal Legislative Priorities
11.
Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Report - December 2011
City Manager submitting the Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Report for December 2011.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Sustainable Dubuque Report_MVM MemoSD Monthly Report CoverDecember SD Report
12.
Housing Code Appeals Board
Commissioner Bill Kinsella submitting his resignation from the Housing Code Appeals Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
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Kinsella Resignation Letter
13.
Delinquent Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending adopting of a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify the grass and
weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish
real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTIONAuthorizing the City to collect delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage collection
charges in accordance with Title 6-6- 3C2o; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the Code OF Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Grass and Weed Cutting-MVM MemoStaff Memo Grass, Weed and Garbage Assessment ResolutionGrass, Weed
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and Garbage NoticeGrass, Weed and Garbage Assessment Schedule
14.
Vacant and Abandoned Building and Problem Property Assessments
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify the vacant
and abandoned building and problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to
establish real property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTIONAuthorizing the City to collect delinquent vacant and abandoned building and problem
property charges in accordance with Title 6-6-3B1h; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Vacant and Abandoned-MVM MemoStaff Memo VAB/Problem Property Assessment ResolutionVAB and Problem
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Property NoticeVAB and Problem Property Assessment Schedule
15.
Iowa Department of Transportation - Highway Corridor Preservation Notice of Renewal
City Manager transmitting correspondence from the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding their
intent to renew the corridor preservation zone in Dubuque County along U.S. 20 from the Peosta
interchange easterly to the intersection with the Northwest Arterial in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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IDOT Renewal of Corridor PreservationIDOT Renewal Of Corridor Preservation
16.
Citizen Correspondence - Traffic Cameras
Correspondence from Gary Hughes of Marion, Iowa, regarding the legality of traffic cameras.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Hughes Correspondence
17.
Global Smart City Summit
City Manager submitting information on Mayor Roy D. Buol's participation in the Global Smart City
Summit, December 14-16, 2011 in Tainan, Taiwan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Global Summit Press Materials
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A) Contract with R&R Mills Trucking Company for removal of top soil at the former Dubuque Packing
Plant parking lot site, B) Contract with McCullough & Associates for schedule analysis related to the
Water Pollution Control Plant Modification Project, C) Contract with KJWW Engineering Consultants for
close-out activities related to the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project, D) Contract with
the Iowa Department of Economic Development Authority for CDBG Watershed Management Authority
Phase I
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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R&R Mills Trucking ContractMcCullough ContractKJWW ContractIEDA Watershed Contract
19.
Alcohol License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTIONApproving the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to United Automobile Workers #94,
and a Class "C" Beer Permit to Hartig Drug Store #4
RESOLUTIONApproving the issuance of a Class "B" Hotel/Motel Liquor License to Chammps
Americana, a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Breezer's Pub, and a Class "B" Wine Permit to Hartig
Drug Store #4
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Liquor License Renewals-MVM MemoStaff MemoBeer ResolutionLiquor Resolution
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.
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission
2 three-year terms through February 1, 2015 (expiring terms of Jochum and McNamara)
Applicants:
Jeffrey Jochum, 3750 Aerostar Drive
Patrick McNamara, 1041 Shady Oaks Drive
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions to be made at this meeting:
Housing Code Appeals Board
One 3-year term through January 11, 2015 (Expiring term of Miller)
Applicant:
Fred Miller, 2462 Central Avenue
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One 3-year term through July 1, 2012 (Vacant term of Melendez)
Applicant:
Ashlie Simonson, 44 S. Algona Street
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Boards Overview SheetBoards Latest ListingHousing Code ApplicationsInvestment Oversight ApplicationsSister
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City Applications
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.
Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th, between Jackson and Washington Streets)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of
contract and the estimated cost; adopt the Resolution of Necessity and the Preliminary Schedule of
Assessments for the Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th, between Jackson &
Washington Streets); and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTIONApproval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Green
Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th, Between Jackson & Washington Streets)
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RESOLUTIONWith respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the Green
Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th, Between Jackson & Washington Streets)
RESOLUTIONApproving Schedule of Assessments and estimate of total cost for the Green Alley
Permeable Pavers Project (17th - 18th, Between Jackson & Washington Streets)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Green Alley Project-MVM Memo2011 Green Alley Project, 17th - 18th 2011 Green Alley Project, 17th - 18th2011
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Green Alley Project, 17th - 18th
2.
A.Y. McDonald State Assistance - Application Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider modifying the application for financial
assistance submitted to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on behalf of A.Y. McDonald and the
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTIONApproving issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with A.Y. McDonald Mfg., Co.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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AY McDonald-MVM MemoA.Y. McDonald Staff MemoResolutionAY McDonald Development Agreement
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12-19-11 Meeting Material
3.
Senator Harkin - Historic Federal Building Lease Renewal
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a nine-year lease extension with Senator
Harkin for office space in the Historic Federal Building and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTIONApproving the disposal of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by
lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Federal Government on behalf of Senator Harkin
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Harkin Office Space Renewal-MVM MemoSenator Harkin Lease Staff MemoResolutionSenator Harkin Federal
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Building Lease12-19-11 Meeting Information12_19_11 Meeting Information-Additional
4.
Purina Drive Weigh Scale House Building Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Purina Drive Weigh Scale House Project and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTIONApproval of plans, specifications, form of contact, and estimated cost for the Purina
Drive Weigh Scale House Building Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Purina Drive Weigh Scale House-MVM MemoStaff Memo Purina Drive - Resolution12-5 Scale House Project
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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.
Five Flags Center Annual Report and Activities Update
City Manager transmitting the Annual Report for Five Flags. Five Flags Manager Joyce White, who is
employed by SMG, the private management company for Five Flags, will make a presentation to the
City Council on the update of activities in the current fiscal year and plans for the future.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Five Flags Report-MVM MemoStaff Memo 2011 Year in Review Five Flags Center
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Blue Zones Project Application - Commitment Letters
City Manager recommending approval and execution of commitment letters for the Blue Zones Project
by the individual City Council Members, the City Manager and the Public Health Specialist.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Blue Zones Project-MVM MemoStaff Memo Blue Zone Letter - MayorBlue Zone Letter - JonesBlue Zone Letter -
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BraigBlue Zone Letter - ConnorsBlue Zones Letter - LynchBlue Zones Letter - ResnickBlue Zones Letter - Sutton
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Blue Zones Letter - City ManagerBlue Zones Letter - Public Health SpecialistBlue Zones Application
3.
Sustainable Dubuque - Request for Work Session
City Manager requesting setting the date for the quarterly Sustainable Dubuque work session for
Monday, February 20, at 5:00 p.m. to be held in Council Chambers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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Sustainable Dbq Work Session-MVM MemoStaff Memo
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.
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