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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2005
INVOCATION
Reverend Victor St. George, Pastor, St. Matthew Lutheran Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Dubuque County Fair Week (July 26 - July 31, 2005)
Apples for Students (July and August, 2005)
City of Promise
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 of 7/5; Civil Service Commission of 5/26; Enterprise Zone Commission of
6/27; Human Rights Commission of 6/13; Park and Recreation Commission of 6/14
Proof of publication of List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for the month ended
May 31,2005 and City Council Proceedings of June 20,2005
Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
June 30, 2005
Fourth Quarter Report of the Substance Abuse Services Center for Fiscal Year 2005
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Yolanda Feldman-Brauer for property damage; Gregory A. Carew for personal injury;
Barbara M. Deppe for vehicle damage; Connie Jones for property damage; David J.
Welu for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
3. Bell Street Construction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Bell Street Construction Project as
completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating Company in the final contract amount of
$1,604,452.08.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract amount of $1,604,452.08
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
4. Fremont Avenue Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Fremont Avenue Reconstruction
Project as completed by WC Stewart Construction Company in the final contract
amount of $670,143.59 and approving the preliminary schedule offinal assessments.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract amount of $670,143.59
RESOLUTION Approving the preliminary schedule of final assessments
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Economic Development
Initiative Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the Certificate of Completion and Grant Close-
out Agreement for the Economic Development Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development for land acquisition and cleanup in the Port of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the submission of Certificate of Completion and Grant
Close-Out Agreement to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. University of Iowa Healthcare
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with University of Iowa Healthcare
for the Fire Department to provide preceptorships for students in the college's EMS
training programs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. University of Dubuque/City of Dubuque Memorandum of Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the
University of Dubuque for clinical site usage for the University of Dubuque's nursing
program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Fly-by-Night Productions
Communication from Fly-by-Night Productions thanking the Arts and Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission for the $10,000 grant for the Musical Cabaret Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Interagency Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque County
Board of Health for Inspection of Pools and Spas in Dubuque County
City Manager recommending approval of an Interagency Agreement with the Dubuque
County Board of Health for the inspection and enforcement of swimming pools and
spas.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Gateway Landscaping Project
City Manager recommending approval of an Application and Permit to Sponsor Highway
Planting along IA 936 and US 52 with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the
Gateway Landscaping Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Plat of Survey - Ridgeway Park
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the plat of survey of Lot 1 - 9
and Lot 2 - 9 of Ridgeway Park.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of survey of Lot 1 - 9 and Lot 2 - 9 of Ridgeway Park in
Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalties for Tobacco Permit Holder
City Manager recommending acceptance and approval of an Acknowledgement!
Settlement Agreement for Walgreen's #0377 and the assessment of a $1,500 penalty
for a second tobacco compliance violation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. 409 Burch Street
City Manager recommending approval of the initiation of eminent domain proceedings
for the property located at 409 Burch Street.
Communication from Joseph Bitter requesting that the City delay any further action
regarding the property at 409 Burch Street.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the acquisition by eminent domain of certain real property at
409 Burch Street, Dubuque, Iowa, owned by John White
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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14. Iowa Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Funding and
Agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Dubuque County Board of
Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
(CLPPP) and a renewed agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association for services
related to the CLPPP.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign a contract with the
Dubuque County Board of Health and an agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse
Association
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the positions of Water Pollution
Control Plant Operator, Lead Applications/Network Analyst, Fire Equipment Operator,
Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Assistant Fire Marshal, Emergency Management
Supervisor, Assistant Fire Chief and Medical Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
16. Ice Harbor West Road and Trail Construction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Ice Harbor West Road and Trail
Construction Project as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. in the final contract
amount of $1 ,834,271.51.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract amount of $1,834,271.51
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
17. Purchase of Property - 503 Rhomberg Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 503 Rhomberg Avenue as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 503 Rhomberg
Avenue in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
18. Granger Creek Sewer Connection Fees
Communication from Charles Klein, 9634 Maquoketa Drive, in opposition to the
proposed Granger Creek Sewer Connection Fees.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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19. City of Dubuque 2005 Annual Report
City Manager submitting the City's 2005 Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. 2006 Fireworks Display
Request of the Dubuque Jaycees, KDTH, KATF, KGRR and The River to conduct a
fireworks display on Monday, July 3, 2006 on Volunteer Road between Hawthorne and
Lime, with a rain date of July 4, 2006.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Business License Refund
Request for a refund of the liquor license for Andaluz in the amount of $422.50.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Refund
22. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of one renewal permit to sell cigarettes and
cigarette papers within the City to White House Tavern
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer (5-Day Special Event) Permit
to Four Mounds Foundation, Music n More, Dubuque Jaycees (August - Tents A, Band
C), and Dubuque Jaycees (September - Tents A, B and C); and a Class "C" Beer
Permit to Amoco Food Shop
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to House of
China and National River Museum (One-Day Outdoor Event); and a Class "WBN"
Native Wine Permit to Mandolin Inn
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. University Avenue Paving Project
City Manager recommending approval of the preliminary plans and specifications for the
University Avenue Extension Project - Phase II, which was bid through the Iowa
Department of Transportation, and that a public hearing be set for August 1, 2005.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
8/1/05
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2. Great River Road Interpretive Signage Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Great River
Road Interpretive Signage Project and that a public hearing be set for August 15, 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
8/15/05
3. Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that begins the
process of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park
Economic Development District and that a public hearing be set for September 19, 2005
to consider the new plan.
RESOLUTION Of Necessity finding that an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for
the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District is necessary in the
interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
9/17/05
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Commissions:
TV Cable Regulatory Commission (One unexpired 3-year term through 6/30/07 and two
3-year terms through 6/30/08 - terms of Tigges and Webster)
Applicants: Ronald Tigges, Walter Webster
TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission (Two 3-year terms through 6/30/08
- terms of Everist and Hoverman, one unexpired term through 6/30/06 and one
unexpired term through 6/30/07)
Applicants: George P. Herrig, Sr. Carol Hoverman
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Links Glen Residential Development
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located in the
300 block of Wart burg Place from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to PUD
Planned Unit Development with a PR Planned Residential District designation as
requested by Tim Conlon/Conlon Partners 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 In the 300
block of Wart burg Place from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to PUD Planned
Unit Development District with a PR Planned Residential District Designation and
amending Ordinance 23-96 and adopting a revised Conceptual Development Plan, with
conditions, for Links Glen Residential Development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Grandview Avenue Concrete Section Repair Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the Grandview Avenue Concrete Section Repair Project and City
Manager recommending award of the contract to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, Inc., in
the amount of $38,934.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Drew Cook & Sons
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
3. Comiskey Park Tennis Court/Skate Park Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the Comiskey Park Tennis Court/Skate Park Project and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating in the amount of
$84,211.25.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Convention and Visitors Bureau - Quarterly Report
Sue Czeshinski, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors
Bureau, to present quarterly report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Dubuque on the Move
Request of Christine A. Sinsky to address the Council regarding Dubuque on the Move
and requesting a letter of support from the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. QHQ Properties
Communication from Tim Quagliano, QHQ Properties, requesting an extension of time
for sidewalk installation on Asbury Road due to an anticipated closing and subsequent
development of the property in question.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
4. Alarm Monitoring Equipment
City Manager recommending approval for the Emergency Communications Center to
cease providing monitoring of burglar and fire alarms effective September 1, 2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Final Plat - Indiana Subdivision
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Indiana Subdivision located
south of Pennsylvania Avenue and west of Born Avenue.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Indiana Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Mediacom Cultural Affairs Charitable Foundation Board
Appointment by City Council of two representatives to the Mediacom Cultural Affairs
Charitable Foundation Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointment
7. Library Board of Trustees (Tabled from July 5, 2005 Meeting)
Appointment by the Mayor of one person to fill the vacancy of Jack Felderman on the
Library Board of Trustees through July 1, 2009.
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Council
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8. Second Ward City Council Seat
Communication from Corporation Counsel regarding the resignation of Council Member
Roy Buol, the Second Ward City Council Seat and the upcoming City Council election in
November.
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)G) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
July 14, 2005
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