Minutes_City Council Proceedings 5 21 12CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on May 21, 2012 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton;
Assistant City Manager Steinhauser, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent: Connors
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on the Dubuque Regional Airport New
Passenger Terminal Facility.
WORK SESSION
Dubuque Regional Airport New Passenger Terminal Facility
City of Dubuque Airport Manager Bob Grierson and Marty Johnson of Straka
Johnson Architects provided a slide presentation on the proposed Regional Airport New
Passenger Terminal Facility.
City Council discussion included praise for the design of the new facility and the
foresight for setting funds aside for the past years to pay for the facility. The funds will
be collected as follows: $33.6 million from the Federal Aviation Administration, $5.2
million from airport fees and $1 million will come from the State of Iowa.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
/s /Trish L. Gleason
Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on May 21, 2012 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; Assistant City Manager Steinhauser, 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 business that may properly come before the Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
Mental Health Month (May 2012) was accepted by Jerry Jorgensen, Vice President
of Mental Health America of Dubuque County.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 5/7 and 5/8, Civil
Service Commission Minutes of 5/9, Housing Commission of 4/17, Human Rights
Commission of 4/9, Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 4/25, Zoning
Advisory Commission of 5/2. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims and Suits: Leann Marie Arlen for personal injury, Candace Briggs for
property damage, Brian and Tracy Gallagher for property damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and referred to City Attorney.
Disposition of Claims: 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: Leann Marie Arlen for personal injury, Candace Briggs for property
damage, Brian and Tracey Gallagher for property damage, David Jansen for property
damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
State Historical Society of Iowa: Correspondence from the State Historical Society of
Iowa informing the City that the Upper Central Avenue Commercial Historic District,
1460 -1965 Central Avenue, will be considered by the State National Register
Nominations Review Committee on June 8, 2012 at the Dubuque Masonic Temple.
Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Citizen Petition - Dogs in City Parks: Kate Lydon of FIDO Dubuque submitting a
citizen petition to allow dogs in City Parks. Upon motion the document was received,
filed and referred to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Citizen Petition - Residential Parking Permit District: Karen Leubka, 1160 Marjorie
Circle, submitting a citizen petition on behalf of the residents of Amy Court and Lucy
Drive requesting an amendment to the residential parking permit district. Upon motion
the document was received, filed and referred to City Manager.
Dubuque County Historical Society - HRDP Grant application: City Manager
recommending approval for the City Manager to sign the ownership form in support of
the Historic Resource Development Program grant application by the Dubuque County
Historical Society for $8,600 in grant funds for the interior restoration project at the
Mathias Ham House. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and Resolution
No. 125 -12 Authorizing HRDP Grant application to the State Historical Society of Iowa
for the restoration project at Mathias Ham House historic site was adopted.
Brownfield /Grayfield Application for Caradco Landlord, LLC: City Manager
recommending approval of a Brownfield /Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credit
Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), on behalf of Caradco
Landlord, LLC. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and Resolution No.
126 -12 Approving the Brownfield /Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credit application to the
Iowa Economic Development Authority on behalf of Caradco Landlord, LLC was
adopted.
Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Accounts: City Manager
recommending approval to certify delinquent water, sewer, storm water and refuse
charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for
collection of such charges. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
Resolution No.127 -12 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for delinquent water,
sewer, refuse and stormwater accounts and directing the City Clerk to certify the
Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was
adopted.
Enterprise Zone Commission - At -Large Appointments: City Manager recommending
City Council confirmation of Dan LoBianco, Doug Stillings and Rick Stein for the three
at -large positions to serve on the Enterprise Zone Commission. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Flood Insurance Rate Map and
Study: Correspondence from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
transmitting preliminary copies of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood
Insurance Study (FIS) report for Dubuque County and incorporated areas for review and
comment. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to City
Manager.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Buyout Properties Lien holder
Search Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's lien
holder search agreement with Clemens, Walters, Conlon & Meyer for the FEMA Buyout
Program's Section 403 Immediate Threat Demolition program. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Health Choices Administrative Services: City Manager recommending approval of the
administrative services fee presented by Health Choices of $20.10 per contract per
month effective July 2, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Plat of Survey - Dubuque Industrial Center West Addition: Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lots 1 and 2 of Dubuque
Industrial Center West Addition subject to waiving lot frontage for Lot 2. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and Resolution No.128 -12 Approving the Plat of
Survey Lot 1 and Lot 2, Dubuque Industrial Center West 9th Addition in City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
Plat of Survey - Bee Branch Subdivision No. 7: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision
No. 7 subject to waiving the lot area requirement for Lot 2. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and Resolution No.129 -12 Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1
and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No 7 in City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
Plat of Survey - Bee Branch Subdivision No. 8: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision
No. 8 subject to waiving lot frontage and lot area for Lot 2. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and Resolution No.130 -12 Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1
and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 8 in City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
Signed Contracts: Celebration Belle River Boat Docking Agreement. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Chopper's Bar: City
Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for an
alcohol compliance violation for Chopper's Bar, 601 Rhomberg Avenue. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Salsa's Mexican
Restaurant: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement
Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Salsa's Mexican Restaurant, 1091
Main Street. 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, filed
and Resolution No. 131 -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 were adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Loras Parkway: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 4,
2012 to consider the plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
the Loras Parkway Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
Resolution No. 132 -12 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing for June 4, 2012 on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost (Loras Parkway Project, Iowa DOT
Project No. TCSP -PA27 (003) - - 9S -31) was adopted.
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Applicant Andrea Helgager, 40 Main Street was invited to address the City Council
regarding her desire to serve on the following Commission; Human Rights Commission:
one 3 -year term through January 1, 2013 (Vacant term of Ronek). She was not present.
Appointments made at this meeting:
Electrical Code Board: Two 3 -year terms through May 21, 2015 (Expiring terms of
Schmidt and Uhlirch) Applicants: Robert Schmidt, 2184 Orchard Drive and Paul Uhlrich,
489 Olympic Heights Road. Motion by Braig to reappoint Robert Schmidt and Paul
Uhlrich to the Electrical Code Board for two 3 -year terms through May 21, 2015.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Historic Preservation Commission: 1 three -year term through July 1, 2012 (Vacant at-
large term of Knight) Applicant: Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Drive. Motion by
Connors to appoint Otto Krueger to the Historic Preservation Commission for 1 three -
year term through July 1, 2012. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to address the City
Council.
Request to Rezone - 3399 Eagle Point Drive from R -1 Single Family Residential
District to AG Agricultural District as requested by Robert and Leann McDonald 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 Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 33 -12
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3399 Eagle Point Drive
from R -1 Single - Family Residential District to AG Agricultural District. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Request to Rezone - 890 Cedar Cross Road from CS Service & Wholesale District to
C -3 General Commercial District as requested by Catherine George 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 Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 34 -12
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 890 Cedar Cross Road
from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C -3 General Commercial District
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Advertisement of Bond Sale - Series 2012C and 2012D: City Manager
recommending approval of the advertisement for the sale of Taxable General Obligation
Bonds Series 2012C and General Obligation Bonds Series 2012D and approval of the
electronic bidding procedures. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 133 -12 Directing the advertisement for sale of $6,965,000 Taxable
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012C and $7,595,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2012D, approving electronic bidding procedures, and authorizing distribution of a
Preliminary Official Statement. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council member Sutton reported that she will be speaking on May 24th at the Hope
House.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
/s /Trish L. Gleason
Assistant City Clerk
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