9 6 05 City Council Proceedings Official
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Regular Session, Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson,
City Manager Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the purpose of discussing
such matters which may properly come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Reverend David Pacholke, Chaplain, The Finley Hospital.
Proclamations: Public Safety Memorial Day (September 15, 2005) received by Reverend David
Pacholke; and National Addiction Recovery Month (September, 2005)
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 8/15; Civil Service Commission of 7/26; Five Flags
Commission of 7/18; Historic Preservation Commission of 8/18; Park and Recreation Commission of
8/9, upon motion received and filed.
Printed City Council Proceedings for May, 2005, upon motion received and filed and approved as
printed.
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings for August 1 and 15, 2005, upon motion received
and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Lois M. Bublitz vs. City of Dubuque; Joan Higley for property damage; Dave
Hanson for personal injury; Roger Schadler for property damage, upon motion received and filed and
referred to Legal for investigation.
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Dave Hanson for personal
injury, upon motion received and filed and concurred.
Corporation Counsel recommending approval of the claim of Yolanda Feldman-Brauer for property
damage and the claim of Connie Jones for property damage and directing the Finance Department to
issue payment, upon motion received and filed and concurred and Finance to issue payment.
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the claim of Dave Welu for vehicle damage, upon
motion received and filed and concurred.
Whites Place - Acceptance of Warranty Deed: City Manager recommending approval of the
acceptance of the Warranty Deed for Lot 2 of Whites Place, a property purchased for the Carter
Road Detention Basin Project in February, 2004, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved
adoption of Resolution No. 390-05 Accepting a conveyance of property of Lot 2 of Whites Place to
the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Agreement for Alley Improvements on Rosedale Avenue: City Manager recommending approval of
an agreement between the City and Michael J. Mulgrew to improve and use an existing platted alley
adjacent to 1144 Rosedale Avenue, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
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Marshall Park Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the
Marshall Park Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, as completed by Fondell Excavating, in the final
contract amount of $85,689.65, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution
No. 391-05 Accepting the Marshall Park Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and Resolution No. 392-
05 Approving final estimate. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Hy-Vee Subdivision - Acceptance of Public Improvements: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the public improvements recently completed in Hy-Vee Subdivision, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 393-05 Accepting improvements in Hy-
Vee Subdivision. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Pennsylvania Avenue / Radford Road Sidewalk Installation Project: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the Pennsylvania Avenue / Radford Road Sidewalk Installation Project, as completed
by Skyline Construction, in the final contract amount of $6,368.77, upon motion received and filed.
Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 394-05 Accepting the Pennsylvania Avenue / Radford Road
Sidewalk Installation Project; Resolution No. 395-05 Approving final estimate and Resolution No.
396-05 Approving the preliminary schedule of final assessments. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Villa Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the
Villa Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project, as completed by WC Stewart Construction
Company in the final contract amount of $324,416.69, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved
adoption of Resolution No. 397-05 Accepting the Villa Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project
and Resolution No. 398-05 Approving final estimate. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Fremont Avenue Reconstruction Project - Final Assessments: City Manager recommending
approval of the final assessment schedule for the Fremont Avenue Reconstruction Project, upon
motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 399-05 Adopting the final
assessment schedule for the Fremont Avenue Reconstruction Project including certain information
required by the Code of Iowa, specifically, the number of annual installments into which assessments
are divided, the interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are payable and
directing the City Clerk to certify the final schedule and to publish notice thereof. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Arboretum Entrance Road Construction Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the
Arboretum Entrance Road Construction Project as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc. of
Dubuque, Iowa, in the final contract amount of $105,814.49, upon motion received and filed. Buol
moved adoption of Resolution No. 400-05 Accepting improvement and Resolution No. 401-05
Approving final estimate. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Agreement with Hillcrest Family Services: City Manager recommending approval of an agreement
with Hillcrest Family Services for the use of Murphy Park from October 28, 2005 through January 11,
2006 for the annual holiday light display, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Dubuque Hockey, Inc. Contract with the Five Flags Center: City Manager recommending approval
of a contract between the Five Flags Center and Dubuque Hockey, Inc., d/b/a Dubuque
Thunderbirds, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
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International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758: City Manager recommending approval of
an amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the International Union
of Operating Engineers, Local #758 to be effective October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006,
upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance Renewal: City Manager recommending that the City
continue with Allianz as the stop-loss carrier for the City's health plans for individual and aggregate
stop-loss insurance, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Cooperative Winter Maintenance Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a new
cooperative winter maintenance agreement between the City and County of Dubuque, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 402-05 Approving cooperative winter
maintenance agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Purchase of Property - 2311 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase
of a residential dwelling located at 2311 Prince Street as part of the acquisition program associated
with expansion of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project, upon motion received and filed. Buol
moved adoption of Resolution No. 403-05 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2311
Prince Street in the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Relocation of White Water Creek Bridge: City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of
a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional design services for the Historic White Water Creek
Bridge Relocation Project, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Shot Tower Archeological Survey: City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the
State Historical Society of Iowa for a $15,500 Historic Resources Development Program (HRDP)
Grant for the Shot Tower Archeological Survey, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved
adoption of Resolution No. 404-05 Authorizing a Grant Agreement for the Historic Resource
Development Program for the Shot Tower Archeological Survey. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Construction Administration Services - Synergy Court Project: City Manager recommending
approval of a contract with Buesing & Associates, Inc., for construction administration services
associated with the Synergy Court project, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a Housing
Enterprise Zone Program Agreement for Community Housing Initiatives for the Washington Court
project, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 405-05 Approving a
Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic
Development, the City of Dubuque, and Community Housing Initiatives for the Washington Court
Project. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
409 Burch Street (Tabled on August 1, 2005): City Manager submitting an update on the progress
being made on 409 Burch Street and recommending that this item be tabled to October 3, 2005,
upon motion received and filed and tabled to October 3, 2005.
Cooper Management Company, LLC - Outdoor Service Liquor Application (Tabled on August 1,
2005): City Manager recommending that action on the outdoor service liquor application be tabled to
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October 3,2005 to allow sufficient time to evaluate improvements at Bricktown with the colleges back
in session, upon motion received and filed and tabled to October 3,2005.
Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance: City Manager recommending approval of the renewal
rate submitted by Safety National effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007 for the City's workers'
compensation excess insurance, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Fiscal Year 2006 Compensation Package - Bus Operators: City Manager recommending approval
of the Fiscal Year 2006 compensation package for full-time and part-time bus operators, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 406-05 Approving the wage plan and
benefit package for full-time and part-time bus operators for Fiscal Year 2006. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Professional Firefighters' Association, Local #353: City Manager recommending approval
of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Dubuque Professional Firefighters'
Association for the contract period beginning July 1, 2005, upon motion received and filed. Buol
moved adoption of Resolution No. 407-05 Approving the agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and the Dubuque Professional Firefighters Association, Local #353, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign the agreement. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Casino Hotel, LLC: City Manager recommending approval of a third amendment to the
lease agreement between the City and Dubuque Casino Hotel, LLC which would extend the
completion date for the hotel and restaurant to October 15, 2005, upon motion received and filed and
approved recommendation.
1948 Antique Fire Truck: City Manager submitting an update on the restoration of the 1948
Seagraves Tiller Truck and recommending to proceed with fund raising efforts through the Antique
Fire Club, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Special Events Insurance Grant: City Manager recommending approval of a Special Event
Insurance Grant to Riverfest, Inc. in the amount of $1,150, upon motion received and filed and
approved recommendation.
Dubuque Industrial Center West Third Addition: City Manager recommending approval of
Amendment #7 to the engineering contract with IIW Engineers and Surveyors, P.C. for work
associated with development of the Dubuque Industrial Center West 3rd Addition, upon motion
received and filed and approved recommendation.
Letter of Support: City Manager submitting a letter in support of the National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium LEED certification, upon motion received and filed and approved letter.
Tax Assessment Appeal - Stipulation of Settlement: Corporation Counsel submitting a Stipulation
of Settlement of a tax assessment appeal by Edwards Concrete Contractors, Inc., upon motion
received and filed and approved recommendation.
Code of Ordinances - Supplement No. 63: City Manager recommending adoption of Supplement
No. 63 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved
adoption of Resolution No. 408-05 Adopting Supplement No. 63 to the Code of Ordinances.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of
Assistant Planner, upon motion received and filed and made a matter of record.
Mediacom: 2004 Annual Report of Mediacom Communications Corporation, upon motion received
and filed.
Citizen Communications:
Communication from Jack Frick, Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, regarding the sidewalk
on the west side of Arboretum Drive, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City
Manager.
Petition from business residents of Flinthill Drive requesting that there be no semi parking on Flinthill
Drive, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager.
Communication from Jim Romagna requesting that he not be required to install sidewalks on his
property at 998 June Drive, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager.
Communication from Marianne Eberhardt requesting an honorary street sign for Auleen Eberhardt,
upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager.
U.S. Cellular Service Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between
U.S. Cellular and the City of Dubuque for cellular telephone service, upon motion received and filed
and approved recommendation.
Municipal Utility Feasibility Study: City Manager transmitting the results of the Municipal Utility
Feasibility Study and recommending that a work session be scheduled for September 12, 2005 at
6:30 p.m., upon motion received and filed and set work session for September 12, 2005 at 6:30 P.M.
in the Library Auditorium and direct the Clerk to publish notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with Historical Star Redevelopment L.L.C.: City Manager
recommending approval of a third amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City and
Historical Star Redevelopment L.L.C. to allow the developer until December 31, 2005 to secure
tenants for the Star Brewery Building and further recommending the issuance of a new Request for
Proposals for the property redevelopment, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 409-05 Authorizing the execution of a third amendment to lease agreement with
Historical Star Redevelopment L.L.C. for the Star Brewery Building. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Emergency Repair of Stoneman Road I John F. Kennedy Road Storm Sewer: City Manager
recommending approval of the emergency repairs of Stoneman Road I John F. Kennedy storm
sewer, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 410-05 Authorizing
emergency repairs to the Stoneman Road I John F. Kennedy Road storm sewer. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
William M. Black Steamboat Restoration Project: City Manager recommending approval of the
reimbursement of $11,930.82 to the Dubuque County Historical Society to closeout the William M.
Black Steamboat Restoration Project, upon motion received and filed.
Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds and Improvement Contracts: Rosedale Avenue
Reconstruction Project and Nowata Street Reconstruction Project, upon motion received and filed
and approved bonds and contracts.
Business Licenses: Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 411-05 Granting the issuanc;e of a
Class "B" Beer (5-Day Special Event) to Carlos O'Kelly's; and a Class "C" Beer Permit to Family Mart
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and Eagle Country Market and Resolution No. 412-05 Granting the issuance of a Class "C"
Beer/Liquor License to Los Aztecas, Lucky 13 Tap, National Mississippi River Museum, Jumper's
Sports Bar (One Day Outdoor Service), and Clarke College; Special Class "C" Liquor to Mississippi
Mug; and Class "B" Wine to Eagle Country Market and Family Mart, Inc. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
North Grandview Estates Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Project - Initiate: City Manager
recommending initiation of the bidding process for the North Grandview Estates Sanitary Sewer and
Water Main Project and that a public hearing be set for October 3,2005 and recommending approval
of additional financial assistance for the developer and communication from Richard A. Henkel and
Sandra L. Williams requesting financial assistance for utility installation, upon motion received and
filed. Connors moved adoption of Resolution No. 413-05 Preliminary approval of plans and
specifications; Resolution No. 414-05 Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications for 10/3/05
at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and direct the City Clerk to
publish notice in the manner prescribed by law and Resolution No. 415-05 Ordering bids. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Commission: Zoning Advisory Commission (One unexpired 3-year term through 7/1/06) Applicant:
Matthew Lundh Mr. Lundh spoke requesting consideration for appointment.
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions: Airport Commission (Two 4-year terms
through 9/14/09 - terms of Brotherton and O'Neill; Applicants: Douglas Brotherton, J.K. Hanson II,
Michael A. Santillo; Upon vote, Douglas Brotherton reappointed and Michael A. Santillo appointed to
four year terms which will expire 9/14/09.
Housing Code Appeals Board (Two 3-years terms through 1/11/08 - vacant); Applicant: Sandra
Moore. Upon motion Sandra Moore appointed to the Housing Code Appeals Board for an unexpired
term which will expire 1/11/08.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone presentto address the Council.
Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing and City Manager recommending that the resolution that began the process of amending the
Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District be
rescinded and requesting permission to withdraw this item from consideration at this time, upon
motion received and filed. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 416-05 Rescinding Resolution
Number 336-05 - A 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. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Alliant Easement in Port of Dubuque: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider granting
an easement to Alliant Energy in the Port of Dubuque and City Manager recommending that the
public hearing be held and then recessed and that action on the easement be tabled, upon motion
received and filed and tabled.
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Flora Park Water System Project: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and
specifications and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids and City Manager recommending award of
the contract for the Flora Park Water System Project to Willenborg Plumbing and Heating in the
amount of $66,357.10, upon motion received and filed. Markham moved adoption of Resolution
No. 417-05 Adopting plans and specifications for the project and Resolution No. 418-05 Awarding
contract to Willenborg Plumbing and Heating. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Five Flags Center HVAC - Phase II Project: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and
specifications and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids and City Manager recommending award of
the contract for the Five Flags Center HV AC - Phase II Project to Geisler Brothers Company in the
amount of $116,850, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 419-
05 Adopting plans and specifications for the project and Resolution No. 420-05 Awarding contract to
Geisler Brothers Company. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Third Street Overpass Decorative Railing Project: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids, and City Manager
recommending award of the contract for the Third Street Overpass Decorative Railing Project to
Tricon General Construction in the amount of $254,792.80, upon motion received and filed.
Connors moved adoption of Resolution No. 421-05 Adopting plans and specifications for the project
and Resolution No. 422-05 Awarding contract to Tricon General Construction. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall Project: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and
specifications and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids and City Manager recommending award of
the contract for the Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall Project to Tricon General Construction in the
amount of $148,000, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 423-
05 Adopting plans and specifications for the project and Resolution No. 424-05 Awarding contract to
Tricon General Construction. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Municipal Communications Utility: City Manager recommending support of a resolution urging
citizens to support the ballot question authorizing the City of Dubuque to establish a municipal
communications utility, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No.
425-05 of Support for the ballot question on the authority of the City of Dubuque to establish a
communications utility. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Samantha Drive Neighborhood Association: Communication from Susan Jewell, Samantha Drive
Neighborhood Association, requesting to address the City Council regarding drainage issues
affecting the Samantha Drive area and City Manager submitting information regarding the private
drainage issues in the Samantha Drive area, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City
Manager.
Susan Meehan, 2465 Samantha Drive, described problems the neighborhood was having with
drainage and gave a history of previous actions the City Council had taken regarding stormwater
management in that area with development of Embassy West NO.3 and the QHQ property.
Gronen Properties LLC/Michele Mihalakis (First Reading on August 15, 2005): City Manager
submitting information on calls for service in the neighborhood of 2080 Elm Street and safety of the
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intersection at 21st and Elm Streets and an Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance)
of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
2080 Elm Street from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District to OR Office Residential
District, presented and read.
Michelle Mihalakis advised that, in response to concerns/questions from the City Council, she had
changed the location of the proposed building to allow more visibility at the intersection, had held a
neighborhood meeting with the residents in the area and she provided a copy of the signed purchase
agreement for the vacant lot next to 2080 Elm Street that she planned to use for parking and green
space.
David Chatfield, 3739 Inwood Avenue, spoke regarding the neighborhood meeting and stated his
continued opposition to the project, citing parking and traffic concerns.
Buol moved to receive and file the communications and consider this the second reading of the
Ordinance. Seconded by Connors. Motion passed with the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline,
Connors, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan with Markham's vote declared null and void due to
conflict of interest.
Water Works Park - Naming Rights: City Manager recommending approval of the naming of the
former Hawthorne Street Peninsula as A Y McDonald Park, upon motion received and filed and
approved recommendation. Council thanked the A.Y. McDonald family for this donation.
The following was removed from the Agenda: Hartig/Finley Land Purchase: City Manager
recommending that the value of City-owned property which the Dick Hartig/Finley Hospital
partnership has requested to purchase be established at $4.56 per square foot, or $149,000, upon
motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
recommending approval of twelve funding requests from Dubuque arts and culture organizations and
associated funding agreements, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Harvest View Estates Sixth Addition - Final Plat: City Manager recommending approval of the final
plat of Harvest View Estates Sixth Addition, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption
of Resolution No. 426-05 Approving the final plat of Harvest View Estates Sixth Addition. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Bricktown Liquor License Violation Hearing: City Manager recommending that the liquor license
hearing for Bricktown employee Shane Klaas be referred by the City Council to the State of Iowa
Liquor Control Board; City Solicitor Bill Blum submitting information regarding the State of Iowa vs.
Shane Klaas (Bricktown employee) case; and communication from Attorney Joseph J. Bitter
requesting that the matter not be referred to the Iowa Liquor Control Board, upon motion received
and filed and approved recommendation.
Naming Opportunities at the Grand River Center and Other City Property: City Manager
recommending that the naming opportunity amount for the Grand River Center (GRC) and other City
properties be revised, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Application to GSA for Federal Building Conveyance: City Manager recommending that the City
acquire the Federal Building and begin the complicated application process to the United States
Government Services Administration, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 427-05 Authorizing application to the General Services Administration for historic
monument conveyance of the Federal Building to the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 6-1 with Duggan voting Nay.
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Drop-Off Parking on Sixth Street: City Manager recommending approval of the installation of a
curb cut/drop-off area on Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the alley west of Main Street, upon
motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 52-05 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, by modifying Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 thereof providing for the addition of
drop-off parking on Sixth Street, south side, from Locust Street to the alley west of Main Street.
presented and read. Buol moved 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 finally
passed be suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration
and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Intersection of Marywood Drive and Crissy Drive: City Manager recommending approval of the
replacement of yield signs with stop signs on Marywood Drive at Crissy Drive, upon motion received
and filed. Ordinance No. 53-05 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-214 thereof providing for the addition of stop signs on
Marywood Drive, south intersection, and Crissy Drive, presented and read. Buol moved 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 finally passed be suspended. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance No. 54-05 Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-216 thereof
providing for the deletion of yield signs at the intersection of Marywood Drive and Crissy Drive,
presented and read. Buol moved 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 finally passed
be suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
National League of Cities: Communication from the National League of Cities requesting
appointment of a voting delegate and alternate voting delegate for the upcoming Congress of Cities,
upon motion received and filed and appointed Council Member Nicholson as the voting delegate with
Council Member Michalski as the alternate.
Hurricane Katrina: City Council Member Dan Nicholson proposing that Dubuque create a sister city-
type relationship with Greenwood, Mississippi and communication from the Mayor of Greenwood, MS
clarifying their needs, upon motion received and filed and approved proposal. Council discussed
various means of helping this City with the influx of evacuees and refugees.
At 8:32 P.M. upon motion it was resolved to go into Closed Session re: Pending Litigation and
Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1 )(c)(j) 2005 Code of Iowa.
At 8:43 P.M. Council reconvened Regular Session stating that Staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 8:44 P.M.
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