12 20 99 Agenda
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1999
5:00 P.M. - DINNER - 2ND FLOOR ROTUNDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
5:30 P.M. - PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
Staff to Present Streetscape Concepts on Main Street
from 5th to 9th Street
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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY- DECEMBER 20,1999
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION -- Captain Rose Eagle of the Dubuque Salvation Army
CONSENT ITEMS SEE PAGES # 4 and 5
The consent items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and will be
normally voted upon as a single motion. There will be no separate discussion on
these items. 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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION
1. Proof of Publication certified to by the Publisher on Notice of hearing to approve
disposal of property in Downtown Urban Renewal District to Du~uque Area Rec. & File
Chamber of Commerce.
City Manager recommending to proceed with sale of property. Rec. & File
RESOLUTION Determining that the proposal of Dubuque Area Chamber of Adopt
Commerce is in compliance with the terms of offering for disposition of Lot 9 (and
Lot 10 if purchase option is exercised) Original Town in the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Accepting the proposal for sale and private development of Lot 9 Adopt
and Lot 10 Original Town in the City; Approving Agreement for same, and
authorizing actions to implement said agreement including execution and delivery
of deed.
2. Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans & Specs. AND Notice to
Bidders on the Receipt of Bids for Construction of Highway 20 Landscape Rec. & File
Design Package #1 AND City Manager recommending to reject all bids and rebid
project.
RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution No. 644-99 "Preliminary Approval of Plans Mopt
& Specs. for project" and providing for rebidding.
REINSTATE THE RULE - LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
ORDER OF ROLL CALL
FOR MEETING OF 12-20-99
MICHALSKI
NICHOLSON
ROBBINS
VOETBERG
BUOL
DUGGAN
MARKHAM
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Hearings on assessing civil penalty of $300 against tobacco permit holders for first Approve
violation; AMOCO AutolTruck Plaza, 1215 E. 16th St.; lOCO Speede Shoppe,
1998 Jackson St.; McCann's lOCO, 690 W. Locust St.; Oky Doky #6, 1256 Iowa
St.; Tony's Place, 1707 Central Ave.
30 day suspension for second violation within two years: AMOCO Food Shop, Approve
.. - 1450 Loras Blvd__; Wareco, 700 Rhomberg..
2. ORDINANCE Amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 34, by adding to Article IV, 2nd & ~rd
Specific Parks, a new Section 34-132 to include John G. Bergfeld Recreation Rdg
Area. (1 st reading only given on 12-6-99)
ORDINANCE Amending Section 34-54 of Code of Ordinances prohibiting dogs, 2nd & ~rd
cats and other domestic animals in parks, however, does not apply to Miller- Rdg.
Riverview Park, Granger Creek Nature Trail and John G. Bergfeld Recreation
Area. (1 st reading only given on 12-6-99)__
3. City Manager recommending approval for Dubuque Rescue Mission to construct Rec. & File
an awning at 398 Main Street.
ORDINANCE Authorizing the Dubuque Rescue Mission to construct a projecting ~o~ion "~"
awning sign at 398 Main St. . C .1on " "
4. City Manager recommending approval of final plat of Southern Hills Subdivision. Rec. & File
RESOLUTION Approving final plat of Lots 21-29, inclusive, and Lot 0 of Southern Adopt
Hills Subdivision ad comprised of Lot C of Southern Hills Subdivision.
5. Long Range Planning Commission requesting Council approval to proceed with I
public hearing process for their proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. COlNcr L
6. City Manager recommending approval selection of the consultant team of History Approve
Pays! be retained to conduct the historic preservation survey for the City. Recorrmend
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7. City Manager submitting an ordinance providing for parking restrictions on Rec. & File
Harrison St.
Mction "B"
ORDINANCE Amending Section 32-26(0) of the Code of Ordinances prohibiting Motion "A"
Parking on Portions of Harrison Street. .
8. City Manager submitting the Amended and Restated Fiscal Year 2000 Annual Rec. & File
Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds.
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Action Plan for CDBG Funds.
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9.
Historic Preservation Commission requesting Council to Affirm or Reverse their
decision regarding appeal of Tim Wood and Vicki Bechen, B&W Properties
regarding installation of vinyl siding at 623-627 Arlington St. or refer the matter
back to the Commission for further action as may appropriate.
CeltNCIL
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
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Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval to reclassify property
southeast of Seippel Rd. and Old Highway Rd. from AG to R-1 (Requested by
James and Doris Graf)
ORDINANCE Amending Zoning Map by reclassifying property Southeast of
Seippel Road and Old Highway Road from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-
Family Residential District. _
2.
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their approval to reclassify property at
2702 Brunskill Road from R-1 to PUD Development with PR Designation for Oak
Meadows Condominiums (Requested by Jim Stock/Robert & Mary Lou Mulgrew)
ORDINANCE Amending Zoning Map by reclassifying property at 2702 Brunskill
Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PR Planned Residential District Designation and
adopting an Amended Conceptual Development Plan with Conditions, for Oak
Meadows Condominiums.____m________________
Rec & File
Mot.ion "B"
Motion "D"
Hm. 1/17/00,
Rec. & File
Motion liE"
Motion liD"
Hrg. 1/17/00
3.
City Manager requesting public hearing be held on January 17, 2000 to consider
proposed lease to Nextel WIP Lease Corp. for a Telecommunication Antenna
Facility on the Pennsylvania Ave. Water Tank. _-0
Awrove
Rec;uest
4.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Highway 20
Landscape Design Bid Package #1.
Rec. & File
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for project in estimated Adopt
amount of $550,000.
RESOLUTION Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for February 7,2000. Adept
RESOLUTION Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise. . Adopt
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5.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Catfish Creek
Lift Station Pump Replacement Project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for project in estimated
amount of $196,000.
RESOLUTION Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for February 7,2000.
RESOLUTION Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
6.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Elm Street
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for project in estimated
amount of $120,579.39.
RESOLUTION Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for January 17, 2000.
RESOLUTION Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise._
7.
City Manager recommending approval of Subrogation Agreement with
Cottingham and Butler Insurance Service, Inc.
RESOLUTION declaring intent of City to subordinate a mortgage interest in
certain real estate. ---- --- '----------
CONSENT ITEMS
1.
MINUTES SUBMITTED -- Airport Commission of 11-30 and 12-14; Building
Code Board of Appeals of 12-2; Cable Regulatory Commission of 12-8; Cable
Teleprogramming of 12-7; Civil Service Commission of 11-17; Community
Development Commission of 11-30; Zoning Advisory Commission of 12-1.
Airport Department submitting their monthly report thru October, 1999.
Human Rights Department submitting their 1999 Annual Report.
Finance Director submitting financial report for month ending November, 1999.
Proof of Publication on List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for month
ending October, 1999.
Proofs of Publication on publishing Council meetings for 11-13 & 11-15-99.
Rec. & File
Adept
Adopt
Adopt
Rec. [, File
Adopt
Adopt
Adept
Rec. & File
Adept
Rec. & File
Rec. & File
Rec. & File
REO.'c. & Fi Ie
2.
NOTICES OF CLAIMS/SUITS --Ron Pergande in amount of $387.80 plus daily
storage charges for improper towing and storage; Benjamin M. Yoko (Gregory
Yoko, parent) in unknown amount for personal injuries. _
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Refer to
Legal F /
Inv. & Rpt.
3.
Corporation Counsel advising following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Personal injury of Henry Haas; Personal injury of Steve & Vicky Mueller.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of vehicle damage claim of Don
Herbst in amount of 894.82 and Finance Director to issue check.
Corporation Counsel recommending payment of $100.00 as part of Sanitary
Sewer BackLJP Assistance program to Gerald Schissel. _
4.
REFUNDS REQUESTED -- Pride Service Inc. $50.00 on unexpired Cigarette
License. __~________n_~___________ ~____~____ ~- -~--
5.
Civil Service Commission certifying list of individuals for Engineering Assistant II,
Water Plant Operator and Firefighter. ~____
6.
Zoning Advisory Commission advising of their determination that the platting of
two additional lots in Loras Estates Subdivision is not a significant change from
the adopted conceptual plan. ___~______ ______ u__________________
7.
City Manager recommending acceptance of sanitary sewer improvements in
Usha Park.
RESOLUTION accepting the sanitary sewer improvements in Usha Park. _
8. City Manager submitting information on the County Board of Health Transition
Planning Process. _ _~_________________________________
9. City Manager recommending the City enter into an easement agreement with 1&
M Rail, LLC to extend water main across existing easement on Perfection Oil
property.
10. City Manager submitting the 1999 Certified Local Government Annual Report.
. 11. Sandra Plumley commenting on lack of enforcement on various City laws.
12. City Manager recommending the selection of IIW Engineers for design
consultant services for the Manson Road Bridge.
13. BUSINESS LICENSES -- RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class liB" Beer
Permit to Local 94 UAW.
Rec. & File
Approve
Settled
Approve
A~prove
F.D. to
Issue Ck
Rec. & File
Matter of Fee
Fee. ~ File
Ree. & File
ABopt
Fee. & File
Approve
Recanmend
Rec. & File
Rec. & File
REc. & File
ar.cc:mmercd
Adopt
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of Class "C" Liquor Licenses to Michael's Bar- I Adopt
X, White House, Ryan House and Billy's Buck East St. Tap. ..
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PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on
matters which are of concern to them 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 REMINDER: no formal or official action may be
taken at this time on your comments because of the notice requirements of the
Iowa Open Meetings Law.
CLOSED SESSION--
In accordance with Chapter 21.5 1.(c) State Code of Iowa, 1999 as amended, To
discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation.
(c) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters where litigation is imminent and
its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in this litigation.
(j) To discuss the purchase of particular real estate where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property.
Mary A. Davis, CMC
1:00 p.m.- 12-16-99
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