Minutes_City Council Proceedings 2 20 12CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2012
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to
conduct the quarterly work session on Sustainable Dubuque.
WORK SESSION
Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Update
Sustainable Dubuque Coordinator Cori Burbach provided an overview of the work
session and stated that Sustainable Dubuque activities apply cross all pillars of
sustainability, this session will focus more closely to the Environmental Integrity
principle. Highlighted topics included:
• Identification of Core Network and Advisory Network members and the
Sustainable Dubuque Community
• Sustainable Dubuque Indicators, committee members and project partners
• Overview: vision, project goals, methodology, sample indicator, looking forward
• Vision: awareness of Dubuque's Sustainability Principles, Assess Dubuque's
sustainability, strategically improve sustainability, Dubuque as a sustainability
leader
• Project Goals: 1) develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainability, 2)
select indicators, 3) measure and establish baselines, 3) compare Dubuque to
other cities, 4) write indicator reports
• Methodology: 1) Preliminary investigation, 2) Indicator database, 3) Established
indicators for consideration, 4) Indicator refinement phase, 5) Public
engagement, 6) Reviewed and finalized indicators, 7) Collect data
• Public Engagement: Focus groups with Dubuque Performance Metris
Committee, City Council work session, focus Group with Sustainable Dubuque
Collaboration Committee and city staff, community open house
• Data Contacts
• Sustainable Dubuque Indicators: 59 indicators for the principles of Economy,
Social Equity, Environment
• Comparison Cities and Criteria
• Indicator Example: Principle: Green Buildings; Theme: Housing Affordability;
Indicator: percent of households living in affordable housing
• Affordable Housing in Dubuque: owner - occupied and renter - occupied,
comparison of housing affordability
• Looking ahead: focus group session and community open house March 20,
2012, short -term and long -term reports April /May 2012, City Council update in
May 2012
• City Savings: energy efficiency projects and successful state /federal grant
funding
• Green Iowa Americorps: Marketing Coordinator Brandon Gibbons presented the
mission statement and information relative to residential weatherization,
efficiency improvements, education, community outreach, and volunteer -
generating projects
• Media Outlets
• Jule Fleet Replacements Statistics
• Impact to Local Businesses and Residents
• Clean Air Attainment Strategy: Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation, provided information on the cause and
effect of air particulates, clean air attainment and the impact on the local
economy
• Smarter Sustainable Dubuque: David Lyons presented updated information on
the Smarter Water, Electrical, Travel, and Health programs.
• Review of the Sustainable Dubuque Task Force, Dubuque 2.0 and Community
Engagement Phase II
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on February 20, 2012
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such matters which may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
Problem Gambling Awareness Week was accepted by Allison Schwab of the
Substance Abuse Services Center; Strong Healthy Students Week was accepted by
U.S. Army SFC Thomas Dow.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of 11/14/11, City Council
Proceedings of 2/6/12 and 2/9/12, Civil Service Commission of 12/12/11 and 2/2/12,
Safe Community Advisory Committee of 12/14/11, Zoning Advisory Commission of
2/1/12, Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/26/12, Proof of Publication for City Council
Proceedings of 1/30/12. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Claims and Suits: Milton Foulks for vehicle damage, Gerald Hingtgen for personal
injury, Christina Houselog for vehicle damage, Gary and Shirley Jameson for property
damage, Judge Real Estate for property damage, Duane Koppes for vehicle damage,
Mark and Lisa Krieg for property damage, Stephen and Renee Schreiner for property
damage, Jeremy and Sabrina Vandal for property damage. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and referred to the City Attorney.
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: Milton Foulks for vehicle damage, Christina Houselog for
vehicle damage, Lisa Krieg for property damage, Sabrina Vandal for property damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
Plat of Survey - Catfish Creek Place (1500 Miller Road): Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Catfish Creek Place
(1500 Miller Road) subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 1. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 37 -12 Approving the
Plat of Survey for Catfish Creek in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Urban Revitalization Program Applications - Calendar Year 2011: City Manager
recommending approval of 20 applications for residential property tax exemption. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 38 -12 Approving
property tax abatement applications submitted by property owners in recognized Urban
Revitalization Areas and authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the
City Tax Assessor was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - Acquisition of 1517 Maple Street: City
Manager recommending approval to purchase residential property located at 1517
Maple Street owned by Anthony and Debra Zenner for $68,950. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 39 -12 Approving the acquisition
of real estate owned by Anthony C. (Tony) and Debra Zenner in the City of Dubuque
was adopted.
Catfish Creek Pumping Station Generator Project: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the construction contract for the Catfish Creek Generator Project, as
completed by A &G Electric, in the final contract amount of $92,100, and recommends
authorization of the final payment in the amount of $4,605. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 40 -12 Accepting the Catfish Creek Pumping
Station Generator Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor was adopted.
Urban Youth Corps Grant: City Manager recommending approval of the Urban Youth
Corps Grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
Dubuque by Carriage - Lease Amendment: City Manager recommending approval of
a Ninth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Colleen B. Lindstrom d /b /a Dubuque
by Carriage to extend the original lease of the former Dock Board building located at the
terminus of Commercial Street for a two -year period. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing Grant: Correspondence from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reminding the City of the grant
expenditure deadlines for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing
Program Grant. Upon motion the document was received, filed and referred to the City
Manager.
Kaufmann Avenue Utility Project — Acceptance: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the construction contract for the Kaufmann Avenue Utility Project (John
F. Kennedy Road to Chaney Road), as completed by McDermott Excavating, in the final
contract amount of $225,338.91. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 41 -12 Accepting the Kaufmann Avenue Utility Project (John F.
Kennedy Road to Chaney Road) and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to
the contractor was adopted.
Helping Services for Northeast Iowa - Subcontract Approval: City Manager
recommending approval of the Helping Services of Northeast Iowa subcontract
agreement allowing reimbursement of funds associated with underage alcohol sales
compliance and monitoring checks by the Police Department. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Hillcrest Family Services - Storm Sewer Easement Acceptance: City Manager
recommending acceptance of a storm sewer easement from Hillcrest Family Services
for storm sewer modifications between Wilbricht Lane and Hillcrest Road. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 42 -12 Accepting the grant of
an easement for storm sewer under and across a part of Lot 1 and Lot 2 -2 of Peterson
Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted.
Iowa Department of Transportation - US 52 Catfish Creek Bridge Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute the Iowa Department of
Transportation Funding Agreement for Improvements to US Highway 52, between US
151 /61 to Grandview Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 43 -12 Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Funding
Agreement (Agreement No. 2012 -12 -023) for the improvements to US Highway 52
(From US 151/61 to Grandview Avenue) was adopted.
Innovation Drive - Green Industrial Acquisition: City Manager recommending
acquisition of Lot A of Lot 3 from Green Industrial for a purchase price of $1,356.54 to
be combined with City property to the north for final platting of the extension of
Innovation Drive. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 44 -12 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 3 of Dubuque Industrial Center
North First Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted.
Iowa Department of Transportation - Primary Roads in Municipalities: City Manager
recommending approval of the Five -Year Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of
Primary Roads in Municipalities between the Iowa Department of Transportation and
the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Landfill Equipment Operator Position: City Manager recommending approval to
eliminate one Equipment Operator II position in the Public Works department and create
one additional Landfill Equipment Operator position. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Engine House #1 - Purchase of Service Agreements: City Manager recommending
approval of Purchase of Service Agreements with Crescent Community Health Center
and Operation: New View to provide services to the community in the soon- to -be-
renovated Engine House #1 building (18th Street) which formerly housed the City's
Housing Department offices. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 45 -12 Approving a purchase of services agreement with the Crescent
Community Health Center and Operation: New View to provide services in the Engine
House #1 Building was adopted.
Riverfront Multimodal Freight Study - AECOM Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of an agreement between the City of Dubuque and AECOM
Technical Services, Inc., for a Riverfront Multimodal Freight Study at an estimated cost
of $25,000. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Smart Planning Consortium Update: City Manager transmitting the Annual Progress
Report for the Dubuque County Regional Smart Plan. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
State Revolving Fund (SRF)- Sponsored Project Proposal Summary: City Manager
recommending City Council support to submit a proposal summary to the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for State Revolving Loan Fund Secondary Funding
for the Bee Branch Watershed Green Infrastructure Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 36 -12 Approving an Application
for State Revolving Loan Fund Secondary Funding for the Bee Branch Watershed
Green Infrastructure Project was adopted.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified Lists for
the positions of Foreman, Infiltration and Inflow (I &I) Inspector, Landfill Equipment
Operator, and Transit Dispatcher /Scheduler. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
Trees Forever Power of Trees - Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of the Power of Trees Grant Agreement. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Green
Alley Permeable Pavers Project (17th -18th Between Jackson and Washington Streets).
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Alcohol Compliance - Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders: City Manager
recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for an alcohol
compliance violation for HuHot Mongolian Grill. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor,
beer, and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 46 -12 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and /or wine
permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and
License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine
Licenses and Permits was adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Fiscal Year 2013 Budget: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set
for March 7, 2012, on the Fiscal Year 2013 City Budget, Operating and Capital
Improvement Program, for the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 47 -12 Setting the date for the public hearing on
the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for the City of Dubuque; and Resolution No. 48 -12 Setting
the date for the public hearing on the Five -Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal
Years 2013 through 2017 for the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing
for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2012 in the Historic Federal
Building.
Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend, LLC - Riverfront Lease: City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for March 5, 2012 to consider a proposed
riverfront lease with Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend, LLC. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 49 -12 Resolution Intent to dispose of an
interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by lease between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability
Company was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m.
on March 5, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building.
Vacating Petition - Portion of Innovation Drive: City Manager recommending approval
of the request to vacate Innovation Drive at its northerly terminus, that the vacated
portion of Innovation Drive (Lot 2 -B) be combined with City property to the east for final
platting, and that easements for utilities be reserved over the entire vacated area. It is
further recommended that a public hearing be set for March 5, 2012 on the vacation of
this area. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 50-
12 Approving Plat of Lot 1 -B and 2 -B of Dubuque Industrial Center North First Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and Resolution No. 51 -12 Resolution of
intent to vacate a portion of Innovation Drive in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa, were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
March 5, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards /Commissions:
Cable TV Commission (New Commission): 7 Three -Year staggered terms (To be
determined at the March 5, 2012 meeting.) Applicants: George Herrig, 2395 W. 32nd
Street; Sr. Carol Hoverman, 1555 White Street (Additional Applicant); Pauline Maloney,
506 St. George Street; Kevin Stevens, 2016 Golden Eagle Drive; Jennifer Tigges, 4927
Wild Flower Drive; and Alan Vincent, 1010 Dunham Drive.
Mechanical Board: 2 three -year terms through March 16, 2015 (Expiring terms of
Grothe and Valaskey). Applicants: David Grothe, 2544 Elm Street; and Corey Valaskey,
1385 Alta Vista Street.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Request to Rezone - 3051 Brunskill Road: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 3051 Brunskill Road from R-
1 Single - Family Residential District to R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family District as
submitted by Dan McDermott /Darlene Leibold Trust and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. Planning Services Manager Laura
Carstens provide a staff report. Kay Wagner, 2711 Brunskill Road, spoke in opposition
to the request on behalf of herself and adjacent property owners. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Lynch for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 12 -12
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3051 Brunskill Road
from R -1 Single - Family Residential District to R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family
District. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Request to Rezone - Lot 3 Holliday Addition: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request to rezone Lot 3 Holliday Addition (south of Aldi's on
Holliday Drive) from PC Planned Commercial District to C -3 General Commercial
District as submitted by Gomer Holliday Development, LLC, and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Developer Steve Smith, 2150 Tuscany
Ridge Drive, spoke in support of the request. Planning Services Manager Laura
Carstens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 13 -12
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located near the northeast corner
of Holliday and Payton Drives from PC Planned Commercial District to C -3 General
Commercial District. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Theisen Supply, Inc. - Dubuque Industrial Center West Expansion: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development
Agreement, which includes the sale of approximately 5.7 acres to Leo Theisen for the
purpose of constructing an 80,000 sq. ft. warehouse expansion for Theisen's Supply,
Inc., and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 52 -12 Approving a development agreement
providing for the sale of 5.7 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Center West to Leo A.
Theisen and Theisen Supply, Inc. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Proceedings to Complete Action on Issuance of $4,380,000 General Obligation
Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012A and $7,495,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2012B: City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to
complete the action required on the recent Series 2012A and 2012B bond issuance.
Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 53 -12
Authorizing and Providing for the issuance of $4,380,000 General Obligation Urban
Renewal Bonds, Series 2012A, and levying a tax to pay said bonds; Resolution No. 54-
12 Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to
serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying agent
and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of the
agreement; Resolution No. 55 -12 Authorizing and providing for the issuance of
$7,495,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, and levying a tax to pay said
bonds; and Resolution No. 56 -12 Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of
Minneapolis, Minnesota, to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent,
approving the paying agent and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and
authorizing the execution of the agreement. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Cable Television Commission Ordinance Amendment: City Manager recommending
an amendment to Ordinance 5 -12, removing the publication requirement, and providing
for the subsequent appointment of commissioners on a staggered basis, appointing
three commissioners one year and four commissioners the following year. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried
7 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 14 -12
Amending Ordinance No. 5 -12 Establishing the Cable Television Commission by
Removing the Thirty (30) Day Publication Requirement in Section 2 -11 -5 and Providing
for Staggered Terms for Commission Members in Section 2 -11 -7. Seconded by Braig.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Acquisition of Property at 1716 S. Grandview Avenue: City Manager recommending
approval of the purchase of the property at 1716 South Grandview Avenue allowing for
future improvements to the entry of Murphy Park. Motion by Braig to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 57 -12 Approving the purchase of real estate from
Janet C. Scott. Seconded by Connors. Responding to questions from City Council, City
Manger Van Milligen and Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware stated that there is not
an immediate plan for the space and that selling and moving the current structure is the
preferable first option followed by deconstruction, which would save the City landfill
costs. Motion carried 7 -0.
Code of Ordinances Amendment - Removing No Parking Area on 9th Street: City
Manager recommending an amendment to City of Dubuque Code of Ordinance 9 -14-
321.602 to remove a section of no parking on 9th Street just east of Iowa to the alley
east. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that
a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 15 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9 -14- 321.602 Parking Prohibited on Designated Streets or
Portions Thereof by Removing Prohibited Parking on 9th Street Due to the New
Intersection Pedestrian Area. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Code of Ordinances Amendment - Amending Parking Meter District on 9th Street:
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to
allow placement of the additional parking meters in the area of 9th and Iowa Streets to
9th Street and Central Avenue. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents
and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 16 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9 -14- 321.666 Municipal Parking Meter District Established
by Adding Parking on 9th Street Due to the New Intersection Pedestrian Area.
Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Code of Ordinance Amendment - Prohibited Parking: City Manager recommending
an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances to bring the City Code into
compliance with the State Code. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage
at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 17 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9 -14- 321.600 Prohibited in Specified Places by Adding the
Traveled Portion of the Roadway as a Prohibited Place. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7 -0.
Code of Ordinances Amendment - Disabled Parking Fine: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
adjusting the fine for violation of disabled parking regulations from $100 to $200. Motion
by Lynch to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 18 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9 -14- 321.705 Prohibited Use of Parking Places or
Identification Devices by Increasing the Fine for Disabled Parking Violations from
$100.00 to $200.00. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Consultant Selection - 9th & 11th Street One- to Two -Way Conversion: City Manager
recommending authorization to contract with IIW Engineers, P.C. to provide
professional services for the 9th Street & 11th Street one -way to two -way conversion
study and the comprehensive analysis of existing traffic signal timings in the Downtown
Central Business District. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and
approve the recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Responding to questions from
City Council, Julie Neeble of IIW Engineers & Surveyors provided information about
what consultant services are provided the in conversion study. Motion carried 7 -0.
East -West Corridor Study — Adoption: (At the City Manager's request, this item was
addressed prior to the East -West Corridor Study — Development Moratorium.) City
Manager recommending formal adoption of the East -West Corridor Connectivity Study
in support of the Engineering Department's continuing effort to implement the report
recommendations. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 58 -12 Adopting the East -West Corridor Connectivity Study Final Report
(September 2010). Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
East -West Corridor Study - Development Moratorium: City Manager recommending
establishment of a construction and development moratorium for commercial and
residential properties located within the East -West Corridor Connectivity Study area.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones.
Responding to questions from City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that this is
a short -term moratorium that will stay current development plans that could impact and
complicate the project. Motion carried 6 -1 with Resnick voting nay.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 19 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development,
Chapter 2 Building, Construction, Demolition and Moving, Section 14 -2 -4: Moratorium
for Construction of Other Work on Certain Streets, Areas of Facilities, by Adding a new
Subsection B Establishing a Moratorium on the Issuance of Building Permits for
Commercial and Residential Construction in the East -West Corridor Study Area.
Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Resnick inquired about the invocation process being restored. City Attorney Lindahl
stated that there is no Code requirement for the inclusion of innovation on the Council
agenda and that the decision is up to the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to enter into closed session at 7:53 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones to reconvene in open session at 8:37 p.m. Seconded by Braig.
Motion carried 7 -0.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
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