Minutes_City Council Proceedings 3 7 12CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:30 p.m. on March 7, 2012 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6tn 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 act
upon such matters that may properly come before the City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Public Hearing on the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget:
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended
Budget and Capital Improvement Program (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017)
City Manager submitting a revised Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Recommendation.
Correspondence from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2013 -2017 Recommended Capital
Improvement Program as it is consistent with the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions and
conduct the public hearing. Seconded by Jones.
Public Input was then solicited on the following City departmental budgets:
1. Health
2. Legal
3. City Manager
4. City Council
5. City Clerk
6. Cable
7. Emergency Communications
8. Emergency Management
9. Fire
10. Police
11. Building Services
12. Airport
13. Five Flags Center
14. Conference Center
15. Recreation Division
16. Parks Division
17. Water Department
18. Water & Resource Recovery Center
19. Public Works
20. Transit Division
21. Purchase of Services
22. Planning Services
23. Library
24. Finance Department
25. Information Services
26. Human Rights
27. Housing /Community Development
28. Economic Development
29. Parking Division
30. Engineering
31. Capital Improvement Program
Evelyn Nadeau, 663 Fenelon Place, addressed the Parks Division budget and
questioned the funding for development of Creekwood Park but not Usha Park. Ann
Michalski, 1520 Altura Street, addressed the Transit Division budget by asking Council
to monitor the transit budget issues at the state level so continued funding can be
secured to maintain the recent success of the City's transit system.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
The City Manager presented a slide presentation and information about the City of
Dubuque Fiscal Year 2013 Recommended Budget.
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 70 -12 Adopting the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2013
Annual Budget carried 6 -1 with Resnick voting nay
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 71 -12 Adopting the City of Dubuque Five -Year
Capital Improvement Plan carried 7 -0.
ACTION ITEMS
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt the resolutions.
Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Water Connection Fees (documentation)
Water Pool Service Fees (documentation)
New Development Services Fees: Resolution No. 72 -12 Rescinding Resolution No.
73 -10, Establishing a Schedule of Development Services Fees, and Adopting in lieu
thereof a New Schedule of Development Services Fees as provided in Title 16 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code
Fiscal Year 2013 (Program Year 2012) Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Annual Action Plan: Resolution No. 73 -12 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2013
(Program Year 2012) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Five -Year Street Construction Program - Fiscal Years 2013 -2017: Resolution No. 74-
12 Adopting the Five -Year Street Construction Program for Fiscal Years 2013 -2017.
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 Ordinances 21 -12 through
25 -12. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Stormwater Management Utility Rate: Ordinance No. 21 -12 Amending City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 13 -4 -5 (D) SFU Rate, Charges; Utility Revenues
Basic Wastewater Charges for Residential, Commercial and Minor Industrial Users:
Ordinance No. 22 -12 Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Sections 13-
2C- 3(B) and 13- 2C- 3(C)(7) Establishing Basic Sewer Rates for Residential and
Commercial Users by Increasing the Rates
Solid Waste Rate and Charges: Ordinance No. 25 -12 Amending City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 6 Solid Waste, Article A City or
Private Collection Service, Section 13 -6A -6 Rates and Charges Established; Exceptions
Fixing Water Rates for Residential and Industrial Use and All Other Uses; and Fixing
Water Rates for Fire Sprinkler Service: Ordinance No. 24 -12 Amending City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C
Rates, Section 13-1C-1(A) Establishing Water Rates for Residential, Commercial,
Industrial, and all Other Uses; and Ordinance No. 25 -12 Amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C
Rates Section 13 -1 C -2 Fixing Water Rates for Fire Sprinkler Service.
3rd Grade Level Reading Memorandum of Understanding: City manager
recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding 3rd Grade Level
Reading All- America City Award. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and
approve the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
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