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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2005
INVOCATION
Rev. Nancy Bickel, Pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of the "Employer of the Year" Plaque from the American Legion for
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Presentation of 2005 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award from the Historic
Preservation Commission for City Council's Commitment to Historic Preservation
Presentation of the 2005 Best Development Award from
1,000 Friends of Iowa for the America's River Project
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 5/2; City Council of 6/6 and 6/13; Human Rights Commission of
5/9; Zoning Advisory Commission 6/1; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/26.
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of May 16, 2005 and List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month ending April 30, 2005
Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
April 30, 2005
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Robert R. Butler, Sr. for property damage; Lynn Lang for vehicle damage; Jeffrey W.
Robbins for property damage; Jill R. Seymour for property damage;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
City Solicitor recommending settlement in the claim of Shawn & & Celethia Baldwin in
the amount of $2,400.00 for lost wages.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance Dept. to Issue
Payment
3. Eagle Valley Site Acquisition Project
City Manager recommending approval of a publication of combined notice of finding of
no significant impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release of funds
for the Eagle Valley Site Acquisition Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing publication of combined notice of finding of no significant
impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release of funds for the Eagle
Valley Site Acquisition Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Draft Preservation Easement for Dubuque Shot Tower
City Manager recommending approval of a draft conservation easement agreement for
preservation of the Dubuque Shot Tower.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Exterior Storage Container Ordinance
Communication from Bill Hendricks expressing appreciation to the Council for repealing
the exterior storage container ordinance.
Communication of the City Manager.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Northend Wrecking
Communication from Richard Koob regarding Northend Wrecking.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Heeb Street Retaining Wall
Communication from Dean J. Konrardy regarding the Heeb Street retaining wall and
requesting a response.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
8. Deed of Sinclair Oil Property in Port of Dubuque
City Manager recommending acceptance of the deed of Sinclair Oil Property.
RESOLUTION Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Sinclair Oil Corporation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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9. Sublease Agreement between Dubuque Racing Association, LTD and Peninsula
Gaming Company, LLC
City Manager recommending consent to the Extension of Sublease Agreement between
the Dubuque Racing Association, L TD and Peninsula Gaming Company, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Iowa Department of Transportation
Notice from the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the condemnation of
certain rights in land for the improvement of Highway 20.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Plat of Survey - Stierman Gardens
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the plat of survey of Stierman
Gardens in Dubuque County, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Approving the plat of survey of Stierman Gardens in Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. 2004 Safe Schools Grant
City Manager transmitting information about the submittal of a Secure Our Schools
Worksheet to the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of
Justice.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. International Union of Operating Engineers
City Manager recommending approval of a tentative agreement with the International
Union of Operating Engineers.
RESOLUTION Approving the agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758 and authorizing the Mayor to
sign the agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. Legislative Correspondence
Communication to Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Tom Harkin and Representative
Jim Nussle regarding funding of IA 32 (Southwest Arterial).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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15. East Central Intergovernmental Association
Communication to Kelley Deutmeyer, Executive Director of East Central
Intergovernmental Association, advising that Economic Development Director David
Heiar would be the City Manager's alternate on the ECIA Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Arts and Culture Grant Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of FY 2005 Arts and Culture Grants for Special
Projects to Dubuque Co. Historical Society, Fly-By-Night Productions, Dubuque
Symphony Orchestra and Dubuque Museum of Art.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Indian Room Rest Room Renovation Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Indian Room Rest Room Renovation
Project as completed by Conlon Construction Company in the final contract amount of
$34,574.45.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
18. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalties for Tobacco Permit Holder
City Manager recommending acceptance and approval of Acknowledgement/Settlement
Agreements for Para Food Mart and the assessment of a $300 penalty for tobacco
compliance violations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Brownfields Public Information Meeting
Notification of Public Information meeting on Tuesday, June 21,2005 at 10:30 A.M. at
the Port of Dubuque cleanup site, the parking lot east of the Diamond Jo Casino &
South of the Grand Harbor Resort, to review cleanup activities associated with Port of
Dubuque BrownfieJds Redevelopment Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Business License Refunds
Request of Dubuque Inn Corporation for a refund of their liquor license in the amount of
$633.75 and of Michael's Bar-X for a refund in the amount of $633.75.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Refunds
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21. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of new permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers within the City to Bartinis on Main St.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of sixteen (16) renewal permits to sell cigarette
and cigarette papers within the City.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of Class "B" Beer (5 Day Special Event) to Rotary
Club of Dubuque at Alliant Amphitheater and Class "C" Beer Permits to Dubuque
Discount Gas #3,3270 Dodge, Rainbo Oil Co. - Kwik Stop Mart, 1401 Central, Hartig
Drug Co. Inc. #2, 157 Locust, and Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits, 3500 Dodge St. "A"
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to SMG Food &
Beverage - Five Flags Center, 405 Main St., Diamond Jo LLC - Diamond Jo Casino-
Portside, 400 E. 3rd St., Toreros, 4031 Pennsylvania, American Legion Post #6, 1306
Delhi and Applebee's Grill/Bar, 1395 Associates Dr.; and Class "B" Wine Permit to Hy-
Vee Wine and Spirits, 3500 Dodge "A" and Hartig Drug #2, 157 Locust.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Vacating Petition
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 5, 2005 to consider a
request from Nathan Boyes to vacate a sanitary sewer easement over Lot 29 Emerald
Acres No.2 in the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Of intent to dispose of interest and vacate sanitary sewer easement over
part of Lot 29 Emerald Acres No.2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/5/05
2. Comiskey Park Tennis Court I Skate Park Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Comiskey
Park Tennis Court I Skate Park Project and that a public hearing be set for July 18,
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
7/18/05
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3. Tri-State Industries
City Manager recommending Council approval to set a public hearing for July 5th to
dispose of Lot 3 of Dubuque Industrial Center West 3rd Addition. to Heller Family Realty
Co. for construction of a 50,000 square foot building for Tri-State Industries.
RESOLUTION Of Intent to Dispose of an Interest in Real Property in the Dubuque
Industrial Center West by Sale to the Heller Family Realty Company, LLC Pursuant to a
Development Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/5/05
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
Park and Recreation Commission (Three 3-year terms through 6/30/08 - terms of
Blocklinger, Daykin and Schrobilgen)
Applicants: Tom Blocklinger, Evelyn Nadeau, Matthew Lundh, Richard Vorwald
TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission (One vacant 3-year term through
6/30/06, one vacant 3-year term through 3/30/07, three 3-year terms through 6/30/08-
terms of Everist, Hoverman and one vacant)
Applicants: Pauline J. Maloney
Zoning Advisory Commission (Three 3-year terms through 7/1/08 - terms of Christ,
Schiltz and Smith)
Applicants: Martha E. Christ, Richard J. Schiltz, Ron Smith
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Electrical Code Board (Five 3-year terms through 5/21/08 - Terms of Dixon, Hammel,
Pfohl, Pregler, Reiss)
Applicants: James Dixon, Elaine Reiss
Historic Preservation Commission (Three 3-year terms through 7/1/08 - Langworthy
District [Mozena], Architect/At-Large [Wand], and Old Main District [Berzins]
Applicants: Christopher Wand, Mirdza Erika Berzins
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission (One 3-year term through 7/1/08 - Term of
Spielman)
Applicant: Charles Spielman
Library Board of Trustees (Five 4-year terms through 7/1/09 - Felderman, Shubatt,
Smith, Strom, Tully)
Applicants: Diann Guns, Beverly Kolz, Michael Shubatt, Kristin Smith
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. 2635/2641 University Avenue - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at
2635/2641 University Avenue from R-1 Single-Family residential District and R-2 Two-
Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District as
requested by Paul Papin and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
Communication of Vickie Hess submitting a petition with 36 names of neighbors
objecting to the proposed rezoning of 2635/2641 University Avenue, citing heavier traffic
and unsafe conditions.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
2635/2641 University Avenue from R-1 Single-Family residential District and R-2 Two-
Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A; Council
2. 601 Garfield Avenue - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 601
Garfield Avenue from R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to OR
Office Residential District as requested by Scott Potter/Davis Place LLC 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 601
Garfield Avenue from R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to OR
Office Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Peninsula Gaming Company,
L.L.C.; Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association, Ltd.; Settlement
Agreement between Peninsula Gaming Company, L.L.C. and the City of Dubuque
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of a lease agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Peninsula Gaming Company, L.L.C. and the Second
Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and Dubuque Racing Association and City Manager recommending, approval.
City Manager recommending approval of a Settlement Agreement between Peninsula
Gaming Company, L.L.C. and the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by amendment to lease with
Dubuque Racing Association, LTD.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by lease agreement with
Peninsula Gaming Company, L.L.C.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
4. 1501 West 32nd Street - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 1501
West 32nd Street from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District
as requested by Luksetich Spahn Development/Paul and Bernice Ehrlich 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 1501
West 32nd Street from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. 4310 Asbury Road - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 4310
Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General Commercial District as
requested by Kevin and Nancy Conlon 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 4310
Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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6. 2011/2015 Radford Road - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at
2011/2015 Radford Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District 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
2011/2015 Radford Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Bergfeld Recreation Area Development
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 to
Drew Cooks and Sons Excavating in the amount of $469,524.60.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Drew Cooks and Sons Excavating
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
8. Dubuque Industrial Center West - Third Addition - Contract B
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 Dubuque Industrial Center West - Third Addition - Contract B to Horsfield
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,299,055.55.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Horsfield Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. Dubuque County Extension Director
Communication from Nancy Everman, Dubuque County Extension Director, requesting
to address the Council regarding Dubuque County Extension programming within the
City and County.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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2. Dubuque Health and Fitness
Communication from Jean Daoud, President of Dubuque Health and Fitness, requesting
to make a brief information presentation to the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
3. Chaplain Schmitt
Communication from Walter A. Pregler regarding relocation of the Chaplain Schmitt
memorial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
4. 4616 Asbury Road Request to Rezone - Tabled on 2/21/05 & 3/7/05
Communication of Chuck Nauman requesting that his rezoning request for 4616 Asbury
Road be added to this Agenda.
Consideration of rezoning property located at 4616 Asbury Road from AG Agricultural
District to C-3 General Commercial District as requested by Chuck Nauman/Maxine
Roussel and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
Communication from Timothy J. Quagliano clarifying his position on rezoning of land
located at 4616 Asbury Road.
Communication from Tim Quagliano regarding the proposed rezoning and access to the
parcel of property to be rezoned.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 4616
Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Motion B; Motion
A
5. Bergfeld Farm Rezoning
Communication from Tom Bitter, representing Allen Lex, Lloyd Steffen and Elaine
White, regarding the Bergfeld Farm rezoning.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Final Plat - Furuseth's Sixth Subdivision
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Furuseth's Sixth Subdivision
located in Dubuque County, Iowa.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Furuseth's Sixth Subdivision in Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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7. Purchase of Property - 409 Burch Street
City Manager recommending that the property at 409 Burch Street be declared a public
nuisance and the City begin steps to acquire the property.
Corporation Counsel providing background information on property at 409 Burch St.
Resolution Establishing the Fair Market Value of Real Property at 409 Burch Street,
Dubuque, Iowa, owned by John White
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution;
8. Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance (First Reading on May 6, 2005)
Communication of Public Health Specialist submitting additional Sidewalk Cafe
Information.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 41 Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
9. National and Burlington Streets - Stop Signs
City Manager recommending approval of the installation of a stop sign for westbound
traffic on National Street at its intersection with Burlington Street in response to a citizen
request but not recommending any changes for the intersection of National Street and
Muscatine Street.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-214 thereof providing for the addition of a stop
sign on National Street at Burlington Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
10. Work Session for Update of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
City Manager recommending selection of date and time for a Work Session for an
update of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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.
Jeanne F. Schneider
City Clerk
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