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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005
I NVOCA TION
Eric Johnson, Deacon, Sl John's Episcopal Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Historic Preservation Week (May 16 - 22, 2005)
Nursing Home Month (May, 2005)
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
Airport Commission of 4/25; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 4/13 and
4/26; City Council of 5/2; Community Development Advisory Commission of 4/6; Five
Flags Commission of 3/21; Historic Preservation Commission of 4/21; Human Rights
Commission of 4/11; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 4/27; Plumbing
Board of 5/10; Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/4; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/28
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission submitting the 44th Quarterly Report
Library Board of Trustees Update from meeting of April 28, 2005
Substance Abuse Services Center third quarter report for Fiscal Year 2005
City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending April 30, 2005 (On filed in City
Clerk's Office)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Robert Butler, Sr. for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
James and Debbie Matheos for property damage; Bruce Rutz for personal injury
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Butler's Hill Second Addition - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Butler's Hill,
Second Addition located in Dubuque County as requested by David Schneider/Dean
Butler.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Butler's Hill, Second Addition, in Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Landfill North Subdivision - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Lots 1 and 2
Landfill North Subdivision located on Highway 20 West as requested by the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 1 and 2 Landfill North Subdivision in
Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Landfill West Subdivision - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Lots 1 and 2
Landfill West Subdivision located on Highway 20 West as requested by the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 1 and 2 Landfill West Subdivision in
Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Henschel - McNamer Place - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Henschel -
McNamer Place, Plat #2 located west of the Miller Road terminus as requested by Dave
Schneider/Marty McNamer.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Henschel-McNamer Place Plat #2 in Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Tax Assessment Appeal - Stipulation of Settlement
Corporation Counsel submitting a Stipulation of Settlement of a tax assessment appeal
by Charles R. Huntley and Susan K. Huntley.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Tax Assessment Appeal - Stipulation of Settlement
Corporation Counsel submitting a Stipulation of Settlement of a tax assessment appeal
by Amy S. Boynton.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Hillcrest Family Services
Communication to the Iowa Department of Human Services in support of Hillcrest
Family Services' application for PATH funding.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Legislative Correspondence
Communication to area legislators encouraging a "no" vote on HF 847, a property tax
limitation bill that would negatively impact the available property tax base for cities.
Communication to State Senators encouraging their support of Amendment S-331 0 of
HF 882, the Standing Appropriations bill.
Communication to area legislators thanking them for their support in retaining the rights
of cities to form a municipal utility and to encourage a "no" vote for HF 861, the
telecommunications utility legislation and the proposed amendment H-1474.
Communication to Representatives Pat Murphy and Thomas Schueller encouraging a
"no" vote for HF 861, the telecommunication utility legislation and the proposed
amendment H-1474.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the Upper Main
Street Historic District has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places
effective April 11, 2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Fiscal Year 2006 Wage Plan and Benefit Package for Non-Bargaining Unit
Employees
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2006 Wage Plan and Benefit
Package for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees effective July 1, 2005.
RESOLUTION Approving the Wage Plan and Benefit Package for Non-Bargaining Unit
Employees for Fiscal Year 2006
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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13. Aquila - Proposed Rate Increase
Notification from Aquila of a filing made with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) for an
increase in natural gas rates.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Claims - Water Main Break
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the claims of Lois Bublitz and Dianne
Stonskas for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Denial
15. Heron Pond Fishing Pier Plaque
City Manager recommending approval of a request from the Mississippi Walleye Club to
place a stone and brass plaque at the Heron Pond Fishing Pier listing the organizations
that made the pier possible.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Mediacom - FCC Petition
City Manager submitting information on the filing of a Reply in Opposition to
Mediacom's FCC Petition for Special Relief.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Mediacom
May 4,2005 Telearaph Herald article with Mediacom Regional Vice President for
Eastern Iowa and Northern Illinois, Scott Westerman, advising there will be a rate
increase this year for Dubuque cable subscribers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Department of Health and Human Services
City Manager advising that the City will be assisting the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid with publicizing the availability of
prescription drug coverage for Medicare recipients.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Amended and Restated Application for Voluntary Annexation
Communication from John D. Freund, on behalf of the City of Sageville, forwarding an
Amended and Restated Application for Voluntary Annexation and notice of a public
hearing to be held on June 7,2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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20. Capital Improvement Program - Airport
City Manager recommending approval of the reallocation of $14,000 from the approved
Corporate Ramp Repair CIP to a Water Main Extension CIP to extend the water main to
the Airport's Commercial Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Residential Parking Permit District Petition
Petition from citizens requesting a Residential Parking Permit District in the West
17th/Catherine StreetlWest 16th Street area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
22. Clarke Drive - Pedestrian Safety
City Manager recommending support for a proposed concept from Clarke College to
slow down traffic and provide a safer pedestrian crossing on Clarke Drive between the
Atrium and Kehl Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Liquor License Transfer
Request of Hy-Vee, Inc. to change the name on their liquor license for the premise at
3500 Dodge Street from Hy-Vee Food Store to Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer (5-Day Special Event) Permit
to Dubuque Jaycees and Catfish Festival; Class "B" Beer Permit to The Pizza Ranch;
and Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy-Vee Food Store, Keywest Conoco, Casey's General
Store #2420, Casey's General Store #2421 and McCann's Service
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "A" (Club) Liquor License to Dubuque
Golf and Country Club; Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Breaktime Bar and Grill,
Bartinis on Main, Catfish Charlie's, Easy Street, Denny's Lux Club, and Fat Tuesdays;
Special Class "C" Liquor License to Athenian Grill; and Class "B" Wine Permit to Hy-Vee
Food Store
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Bergfeld Recreation Area Development Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Bergfeld
Recreation Area Development Project and that a public hearing be set for June 20,
2005.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/20/05
2. Dubuque Industrial Center West Third Addition/Contract B - Paving, Drainage and
Utilities Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Dubuque
Industrial Center West Third Addition/Contract B - Paving, Drainage and Utilities Project
and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications be set for June 20, 2005.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/20/05
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Civil Service Commission (Mayor Appointment - One four-year term through 4/6/09 -
Term of Duehr)
Applicant: Merle J. Duehr, Jr.
Mechanical Code Board (Two three-year terms through 3/15/08 - Terms of Giese and
Grothe)
Applicants: David Cleek, Tom W. Giese, David W. Grothe, Sean O'Malley
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. John Gronen/Boyes Auto - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 1798
Washington Street from LI Light Industrial District to OR Office Residential District as
requested by John Gronen/Boyes Auto and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1798
Washington from LI Light Industrial to OR Office Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located on
Highway 20 West from AG Agricultural District to LI Light Industrial District as requested
by Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending denial.
City Manager providing information regarding the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid
Waste Agency rezoning application and recommending City Council approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located on Highway
20 West from AG Agricultural District to LI Light Industrial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Denial or Motion B; Motion
A (Super Majority Vote Necessary)
3. Triple J Land Company and Marshallese House of Praise - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 2155
Rockdale Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to PUD Planned Unit
Development with a PR Planned Residential District designation as requested by Triple
J Land Company and Marshallese House of Praise and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2155
Rockdale Road from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and OS Office Service
District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. City of DubuqueNincent and Luella McFadden - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located west of
Dubuque Industrial Center and north and south of the future extension of Chavenelle
Road from AG Agricultural District to PI Planned Industrial District as requested by the
City of DubuqueNincent and Luella McFadden and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located north and
south of Chavenelle Road from AG Agricultural District to PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PI Planned Industrial District designation and adopting a
Conceptual Development Plan, with conditions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Don and Tanya Bycroft - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 2025
Radford Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to OC Office Commercial
District as requested by Don and Tanya Bycroft and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2025
Radford Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to OC Office Commercial
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Mullen Road Sanitary Sewer Extension - Award
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 Mullen Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project to Drew Cook & Sons
Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $49,982.85.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
7. Stafford Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project - Award
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 Stafford Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project to Fondell Excavating,
Inc., in the amount of $19,146.25.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Fondell Excavating, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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8. Pennsylvania/Radford Road Sidewalk Installation Project - Award
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 Pennsylvania/Radford Road Sidewalk Installation Project to Skyline Trucking and
Storage, Inc. in the amount of $75,270.55.
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity for the
Pennsylvania/Radford Road Sidewalk Installation Project
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Skyline Trucking and Storage, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
9. City Hall - Third Floor Structural Repairs Project - Award
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 City Hall - Third Floor Structural Repairs Project to Tricon Construction in the
amount of $83,075.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Tricon Construction
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalties for Tobacco Permit Holders
City Manager recommending acceptance and approval of Acknowledgement/Settlement
Agreements for Dubuque Discount Gas, Ron's Discount Smokes, HyVee Store and
Hartig Drug Company #4 and the assessment of $300 penalties for tobacco compliance
violations and further recommending that a tobacco compliance hearing be held
regarding the tobacco compliance violation by A.W.N. Stop Mart and if the violation is
sustained the attached order assessing the 1st violation civil penalty of $300 to A.W.N.
Stop Mart be issued.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Conduct Hearing
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2. Exterior Storage Container Ordinance
City Manager recommending that the ordinance prohibiting the use of exterior storage
containers be repealed and that a new ordinance regulating the use of exterior storage
containers be adopted.
Request of Michael J. Coyle, on behalf of Bill Denlinger who owns Heartland Storage, to
address the Council regarding the outside storage ordinance.
Request of Steward Sandstrom, President and CEO of the Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce, requesting to address the Council regarding the prohibition of exterior
storage containers.
Correspondence from Larry Wolff, 3890 Central Avenue, requesting that the recent
ordinance eliminating outdoor storage containers/trailers be rescinded.
Communication from Steve Selchert, Steve's Ace Hardware, Inc., regarding proposed
changes to the storage container ordinance.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing Section
11-83 Exterior Storage Containers Prohibited and adopting a new Article VII Exterior
Storage Containers regulating the use of exterior storage containers
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Fiscal Year 2005 Arts and Culture Grant Program for Special Projects
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommending approval of grant awards
to Dubuque County Historical Society ($12,000), Fly-By-Night Productions ($10,000),
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra ($5,000) and Dubuque Museum of Art ($3,000) for the
Fiscal Year 2005 Arts and Culture Grant Program for Special Projects.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission - Fiscal Year 2006 Funding
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission submitting its recommendation on
$200,000 in Fiscal Year 2006 funding for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Municipal Communication Utility Feasibility Study
City Manager recommending approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Vernon
Research Group, in partnership with Virchow, Krause & Company and Columbia
Telecommunications Corporation, to conduct a Municipal Communication Utility
Feasibility Study for the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Eleanor Ridge Subdivision
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Lots 1 through 12, inclusive, of
Eleanor Ridge Subdivision.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 1 through 12, inclusive, of Eleanor Ridge
Subdivision in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of an application from the
Historic Preservation Commission/Dave Stuart for funding from the Historic District
Public Improvement Project Program to install replica traffic lights along Loras
Boulevard at the intersections of Bluff Street, Locust Street, Main Street and Iowa
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
8. Regional Development Effort Along Highway 151
City Manager recommending two City of Dubuque appointments to the Executive
Committee being established to promote development along Highway 151 between
Dubuque and Marion.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointments
9. Cedar Cross Road
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance prohibiting parking in a section
of Cedar Cross Road and to modify the Code of Ordinances to extend the parking
restriction along the narrow section of Cedar Cross Road.
ORDINANCE Amending Section 32-262(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, prohibiting parking on designated streets or portions thereof by adding
a portion of Cedar Cross Road
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
10. Worksession on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update
City Manager submitting information on the Update of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance and requesting that a City Council Worksession be scheduled for Monday,
June 13, 2005, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to receive City Council input on major policy
issues.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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11. Armed Forces Day
American Legion Dubuque Post NO.6 announcing that the City of Dubuque is being
recognized as the Employer of the Year for support of City employees activated and
deployed in Guard and Reserve Units.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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) 2005 Code of Iowa
Collective Bargaining Strategy - Chapter 20.17(3)
Jeanne F. Schneider
May 12, 2005
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