Minutes_City Council Proceedings 6 18 12CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on June 18, 2012 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th 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 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
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated with exception to Consent Items #'s 25 -40 (Purchase of
Services Agreements). Seconded by Resnick. Lynch requested ( #'s 25 -40) Purchase of
Service Agreements be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7 -0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
4/24, Cable TV Commission of 5/2, City Council Proceedings of 6/4, Civil Service
Commission of 6/5, Library Board of Trustees of 4/26, Library Board of Trustees Update
of 5/18, Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission of 5/16, Zoning Advisory
Commission of 6/4, Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 5/21. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims and Suits: Easy Street, LLC for property damage, Tschiggfrie
Excavating Company for materials and labor, Larry Vize for property damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the 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: Easy Street, LLC for property damage, Larry Vize for property
damage.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for
the positions of Natural Resources and Sustainable Practices Specialist, Public Safety
Dispatcher, and Truck Driver. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
made a Matter of Record.
Park and Recreation Commission - Priorities Recommendations: Park and
Recreation Commission submitting recommendations on projects it feels should be
priorities for park facilities and areas in preparation for the upcoming City Council goal
setting session. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Dubuque County / Iowa State University (ISU) Extension - Grant Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of a grant agreement with Dubuque County ISU
Extension to conduct recreation programs for Fiscal Year 2013 as part of the
Neighborhood Recreation Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
Four Mounds Foundation - Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending approval
of a grant agreement with Four Mounds Foundation for Fiscal Year 2013 to provide the
Day Camp Program as part of the summer Neighborhood Recreation Program. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Northeast Iowa School of Music - Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a grant agreement with Northeast Iowa School of Music for Fiscal Year
2013 to provide music lessons for a minimum of nine children as part of the
Neighborhood Recreation Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
Hacienda Land Corporation - Storm Sewer Easement Acceptance: City Manager
recommending acceptance of a storm sewer easement from Hacienda Land
Corporation for a storm sewer extension across Lot 1 Blosch Property east of Matthew
John Drive. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
153 -12 Accepting the grant of an easement for storm sewer under and across Lot 1
Blosch Property in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted.
Timber -Hyrst Estates #2 - Acceptance of Public Improvements: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the developer, North
Cascade Road Developers, LLC, has completed in Timber -Hyrst Estates #2. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 154 -12 Accepting
improvements in Timber -Hyrst Estates #2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Brunskill Road Bridge - Acceptance of Warranty Deeds: City Manager recommending
approval of the acceptance of the warranty deeds for the right -of -way purchases for the
Brunskill Road Bridge. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 155 -12 Accepting a conveyance of property (Plaza 20) and Resolution
No. 156 -12 Accepting a conveyance of property (Neumeister) were adopted.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Upon motion the documents were received
and filed. Communication from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
informing the City that the EPA has received and has approved the City's Collection
System Management, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) Program as required under
the terms of the Consent Decree.
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Holliday Third Addition - Acceptance of Public Improvements: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the developer, QHQ
Properties, has completed in Holliday Third Addition. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 157 -12 Accepting improvements in Holliday Third
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Grant Quarterly Report: Correspondence
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Healthy
Homes and Lead Hazard Control informing the City that its program has received an
overall rating of 100 out of 100 for the periods of January 1 through March 31, 2012 and
a "Green" Designation for the projects for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2012. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Iowa Economic Development Authority: Correspondence from the Iowa Economic
Development Authority (IEDA) informing the City that Funding Agreement #006 -CEBA-
037 (Kunkel Bounds) has been paid in full and the forgivable loan forgiven. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
PEG Capital Expenditure Request: City Manager recommending approval of the
Cable TV Commission's recommendation for funding from the Public, Educational, and
Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities in the amount of
$44,000 to upgrade the educational access facility, including a new on -air playback
server and graphics bulletin board server, in The Forum, 2300 Chaney Road. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Terminal Street Pumping Station - Emergency Piping Repairs: City Manager
recommending approval of a resolution authorizing emergency repairs to the storm and
sanitary sewer infrastructure at the Terminal Street Pumping Station. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 158 -12 Authorizing repairs to
the storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure (piping and gates) at the Terminal Street
Pumping Station was adopted.
Request for Proposal - Financial Advisory Services: City Manager requesting
authorization to release a Request for Proposals for financial advisory services for five
years beginning 2012. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Request to Deed Portions of Vacated Bellevue Street and Union Avenue:
Correspondence from Attorney David Clemens requesting that the City deed the
southern half of vacated Bellevue Street and a part of vacated Union Avenue to their
client Vandelay Property Management, LLC to correct an inconsistency in the Plat.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the City Manager.
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Specific and Aggregate Stop -Loss Renewal - Health and Prescription Drug Insurance
Plans: City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rate of $664,405 submitted
by HM Life for Specific and Aggregate Stop -Loss Renewal for the City's Health and
Prescription Drug Insurance Plan. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
Project HOPE Contract Renewal: City Manager approval of a contract for services
with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for services relating to Project
H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel) for services through June 30, 2013. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
U. S. Post Office Lease: City Manager recommending approval of a five -year lease
extension with the U. S. Post Office and approval of the modification of the lease to
provide for a 90 -day Notice of Termination clause for space in the Historic Federal
Building. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Dubuque Community School District: Correspondence from the Dubuque Community
School District inviting representatives from the City Council and City staff to meet with
representatives from the School Board and District administration to discuss the
possible creation of a new, stand -alone aquatic center. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and referred to the City Manager.
General Obligation Bond Series 2012C and 2012D - Complete Action on Issuance:
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete the
action required on the recent General Obligation Bond issuance Series 2012C and
2012D. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 159 -12
Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to serve
as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying agent and
bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of the
agreement; Resolution No. 160 -12 Authorizing and providing for the issuance of
$6,965,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012C, and levying a tax to pay
said bonds; Resolution No. 161 -12 Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent,
approving the paying agent and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and
authorizing the execution of the agreement; and Resolution No. 162 -12 Authorizing and
providing for the issuance of $7,175,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012D, and
levying a tax to pay said bonds were adopted.
Purchase of Service Agreement - America's River Corporation: City Manager
recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with America's River
Corporation.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau: City
Manager recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with the
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Purchase of Service Agreement - Dubuque Area Labor Management Council: City
Manager recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with the
Dubuque Area Labor - Management Council to provide funding for improvement and
expansion of labor- management cooperation in the public and private sector in the
Dubuque area.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Dubuque Main Street: City Manager
recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with Dubuque Main Street
to provide funding for the agency to continue to implement a downtown revitalization
program and to help fund a part time development position to help manage the
economic development and design assistance function of the Historic Millwork District.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: City
Manager recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with the Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation for support of their economic development services.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc.: City
Manager recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with Helping
Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc. to help provide substance abuse prevention services to
the residents of Dubuque.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Hills and Dales Senior Programs: City Manager
recommending approval of a purchase of service agreement with Hills and Dales for
operating costs for the Lifetime Center to provide educational, recreational and social
programs to senior citizens at 3505 Stoneman Road.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Opening Doors: City Manager recommending
execution of purchase of service agreement with Opening Doors to help provide
emergency and transitional housing and services for women and children at Teresa
Shelter and Maria House.
Purchase of Service Agreement- Opening Doors for Emergency and Transitional
Housing: City Manager recommending approval of a purchase of service agreement
with Opening Doors for operational costs for Teresa Shelter, an emergency shelter for
28 women and children, and Maria House, a transitional facility that houses up to 18
women and children.
Operation: New View Community Action Agency - Purchase of Service Agreement:
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Operation: New View to provide funding for the agency to continue to provide services
to help low income and elderly citizens achieve self- efficiency.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Project Concern, Inc. Foster Grandparent Program:
City Manager recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with Project
Concern, Inc. for support of their Foster Grandparent Program, which recruits elderly
and limited- income persons as volunteers to assist in the education /personal program
plan and leisure /recreational activity of children with exceptional or special needs.
Purchase of Service Agreement- Project Concern for Information and Referral: City
Manager recommending approval of a purchase of service agreement with Project
Concern, Inc. to help provide financial counseling and medical services information and
referral services to low- and moderate - income residents of the City of Dubuque.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Proudly Accessible Dubuque: City Manager
recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with Proudly Accessible
Dubuque to help make the executive director position a paid position.
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Purchase of Service Agreement - Retired Senior Volunteer Program: City Manager
recommending execution of a purchase of service agreement with RSVP to assist in
funding the operation of a program that places retired persons or persons over 55 years
of age and older as volunteer help in nonprofit and public and private agencies.
Purchase of Service Agreement - St. Mark Community Center: City Manager
recommending execution of purchase of service agreement with St. Mark Community
Center to provide educational services related to the Kids Connection program serving
students in grades K -5.
Purchase of Service Agreement - Washington Neighborhood Tool Library: City
Manager recommending approval of a purchase of service agreement with the
Washington Tool Library to provide lending free tools and equipment for low and
moderate income persons.
Motion by Lynch to receive and filed the documents and table the agreements to July
16, 2012. Seconded by Resnick. Council Member Lynch raised questions about what
he believed are differences, inconsistencies or the absence of financial reporting
required among the individual agencies' agreements. Council discussion included
asking staff to adjust language to include a provision for more detail related to regular
board updates and financial reporting for all Purchase of Service agreements. Motion
carried 6 -1 with Buol voting nay.
Improvement Contracts /Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: McDermott
Excavating for the Dubuque Millwork District Temporary Parking Lot Project. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Signed Contracts: A) IIW Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. for professional services for
Phase II of the City -wide Fire Hydrant Painting Program, B) IIW Engineers & Surveyors,
Inc. for engineering and inspection services at the Bunker Pumping Facility, C) Rental
Services, Inc. for obtaining criminal background checks on prospective tenants. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - The Lift Bar: City
Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for an
alcohol compliance violation for The Lift Bar, 180 Main Street. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - West Dubuque Tap:
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement
for an alcohol compliance violation for the West Dubuque Tap, 1701 Asbury Road.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of
annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco licenses applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 163 -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; Resolution No. 164 -12
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Approving applications for retail cigarette /tobacco sales permits, as required by Iowa
Code 453A.47A 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.
North End Trail Lighting Project Initiation: City Manager recommending initiation of
the bidding process for the North End Trail Lighting Project, and that a public hearing be
set for July 2, 2012. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 165 -12 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids (North End Trail
Lighting Project) was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on July 2, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building.
Holliday Third Addition - Vacate of Sanitary Sewer: City Manager recommending
approval of a request from James Kaune of IIW, P.C. to vacate a sanitary sewer
easement in the Holliday Third Addition for the cost of publication and filing fees and
that a public hearing be set for July 2, 2012. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 166 -12 Resolution of intent to dispose of City interest and
vacate sanitary sewer easement over Lot 7 and Lot 2 of 8 in Holliday Third Addition in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 2, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building.
Holliday Third Addition - Vacate of Storm Sewer: City Manager recommending
approval of a request from Nick Lange of Buesing & Associates to vacate and relocate a
storm sewer easement in Holliday Third Addition for the cost of publication and filing
fees and that a public hearing be set for July 2, 2012. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 167 -12 Resolution of intent to dispose of City
interest and vacate a storm sewer easement over Lot 1 Holliday Third Addition in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 2, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Three 3 -year terms through June 30,
2015 (Expired terms of Henkels, Steffen and Shafer) (specialized positions). Applicants:
Ellen Henkels, 890 W. 3rd Street; John Keith King, 489 W. 4th Street; Julie Steffen,
2260 Coates Street; Vince Williams, 3965 Creston Street. Upon roll -call vote (5 -2, Buol
and Resnick voting for Henkels), Julie Steffen was appointed to the at -large position
through June 30, 2015. Upon roll -call vote of 7 -0, Ellen Henkels was appointed to the
business /professional representative living /working outside the Cultural District, and
John Keith King was appointed to the business /professional representative
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living /working inside the Cultural District for 3 -year terms through June 30, 2015.
Civic Center Advisory Commission: One 3 -year term through June 29, 2015 (Expired
term of Parks). Applicant: Bryce Parks, 2005 N. Main Street. Motion by Connors to
appoint Bryce Parks to a 3 -year term through June 29, 2015. Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Historic Preservation Commission: Two 3 -year terms through July 1, 2015 (Expired
At -Large terms of Bichell and Olson). Applicants: Mary Loney Bichell, 595 W. 11th
Street; Christine Happ Olson, 1090 Grove Terrace (Additional Applicant). Motion by
Braig to appoint Mary Loney Bichell and Christine Happ Olson to 3 -year terms through
July 1, 2015. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: Two 3 year terms through July 1, 2015
(Expired terms of Chalmers and Simonson). Applicants: Brad Chalmers, 1095 W. 3rd
Street; John Keith King, 489 W. 4th Street; Ashlie Simonson, 44 S. Algona Street (Ms.
Simonson withdrew her application due to moving out of state). Motion by Jones to
appointed Brad Chalmers and John Keith King to 3 -year terms through July 1, 2015.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Library Board of Trustees: Two 4 -year terms through July 1, 2016 (Expired terms of
Connors and Anderson - Bricker). Applicants: John Anderson - Bricker, 903 Merz Street;
Paula Connors, 818 S. Grandview Avenue; John Pregler, 1525 Pego Court. Upon
Council concurrence, Mayor Buol appointed John Anderson - Bricker, and Paula Connors
to 4 -year terms through July 1, 2016.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: Two 3 -year terms through July 1, 2015
(Expired terms of Darter and Pregler). Applicants: Chad Darter, 2544 Matthew John
Drive; John Pregler, 1525 Pego Court. Motion by Braig to appoint Chad Darter and John
Pregler to 3 -year terms through July 1, 2015. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Park and Recreation Commission: One 3 -year term through June 30, 2015 (Expired
term of Blocker). Applicant: Robert Blocker, 880 Kane Street. Motion by Jones to
appoint Robert Blocker to a 3 -year term through June 30, 2015. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Transit Advisory Board: One 3 -year term through July 30, 2015 (Expired term of
Esser). Applicant: Matthew Esser, 90 Main Street. Motion by Connors to appoint
Matthew Esser to a 3 -year term through July 30, 2015. Seconded by Braig. Motion
carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Request to Amend Planned Unit Development - Asbury Plaza (Tabled from April 16,
2012): Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by
O'Connor & Thomas, P.C., Asbury Dubuque, LC, and Richardson Investments, LLC to
amend the Asbury Plaza Planned Unit Development to allow for a right -in /right -out
access to the Northwest Arterial and to amend the list of permitted uses, height and sign
regulations and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
City Manager recommending additional amendments to the Asbury Plaza Planned
Unit Development.
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Correspondence from O'Connor & Thomas on behalf of the developers requesting
that the request to amend the Planned Unit Development for Asbury Plaza be tabled to
September 4, 2012.
Motion by Connors to remove from the table. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Braig to table to September 4, 2012. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
0.
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Request to Rezone -16th Street and Kerper Boulevard: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider rezoning property located at the southwest corner of 16th
Street and Kerper Boulevard from POS Public Open Space District to C -3 General
Commercial District as requested by the City of Dubuque and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt the [resolution]. Seconded by Braig. Planning Services Laura
Carstens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7 -0. (The public hearing was conducted.
This item required passage by ordinance and not resolution and will come back before
the Council on July 16, 2012).
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: President and CEO for Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation Rick Dickinson provided a progress report on the
agency's activities highlighting its relationship with the City, reporting procedures, the
promotion of the Greater Dubuque area, the impact of Mayor Buol's national and
international exposure, telephony, regional strength and the achievement of NEXT
program goals. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the information. Seconded by Jones.
Resnick commented on the positive exposure enjoyed by the City of Dubuque due to
Mayor Buol's time commitment to promoting the community. Motion carried 7 -0.
Preliminary Plat - North Ridge Estates: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the preliminary plat of North Ridge Estates as requested by We
Development LLC / MSA Professional Services, Inc. subject to waiving the maximum
collector street grade requirement. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents
and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Final Plat - Peterson Addition: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval
of the Final Plat of Peterson Addition subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for
Lot 2. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 168-
12 Approving the Final Plat of Peterson Addition in the County of Dubuque, Iowa.
Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0.
Peterson Addition - Pre - Annexation Agreement: City Manager recommending
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approval of a Pre - Annexation Agreement with David and Joyce Peterson, in conjunction
with their request for approval of a final plat at 12647 North Cascade Road. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
One -Way to Two -Way Conversion of 9th, 10th, 11th, Elm and Pine Streets: City
Manager recommending approval of the conversion of Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Elm and
Pine Streets from one -way to two -way traffic. Motion by Jones to table to July 16, 2012.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
Southwest Arterial Corridor and East -West Corridor - Moratorium Amendments: City
Manager recommending Council approval of four ordinances which extend the
moratoriums for construction and other work, rezoning, subdivision review and site plan
approval in the Southwest Arterial Corridor and the East -West Corridor Study Area for
an additional twelve months. 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. 36 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development,
Chapter 2 Building Construction, Demolition and moving, Section 14 -2 -4 Moratorium for
Construction or Other Work on Certain Streets, Areas or Facilities by extending the
moratorium; Ordinance No. 37 -12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title
16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 9 Zoning Advisory Commission Applications
and Procedures, Section 16 -9 -5 -3 City Council action by extending the moratorium;
Ordinance No. 38 -12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified
Development Code, Chapter 11 Land Subdivision, Section 16 -11 -2 Applicability by
extending the moratorium; and Ordinance No. 39 -12 Amending City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 13 Site Design Standards,
Section 16 -13 -2 Applicability by extending the moratorium for such site plans. Seconded
by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Moratorium on the Issuance of Licenses for Junk and Secondhand Dealers and
Pawnbrokers: City Manager recommending approval for an ordinance establishing a
moratorium on the issuance of licenses for junk and secondhand dealers and
pawnbrokers. Motion by Jones 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 Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 40 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 6 Junk and Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers By adopting a
new Section 4 -6 -10 Establishing a Moratorium on the Issuance of Licenses for Junk and
Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7 -0.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission - Fiscal Year 2013 Special Projects
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Funding: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommending approval of the
six Fiscal Year 2013 Arts and Culture Grants for Special Projects and authorize the City
Manager to sign the grant agreements. Motion by Braig to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
Civic Center Commission: City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance
changing the meeting frequency of the Five Flags Commission meetings from monthly
to quarterly. 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 Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 41 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions,
Chapter 4 Civic Center Advisory Commission, Section 2 -4 -12 Meetings by amending
the mandatory monthly meeting requirement to a quarterly meeting requirement.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
The Jule Transit - Purchase, Installation and Deployment of ITS Equipment: City
Manager recommending approval for the City of Dubuque to enter into a contract with
Mentor Engineering for the purchase and installation of Intelligent Technology Systems
(ITS) equipment on The Jule's transit fleet. Motion by Braig to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Transit Manager
Barbara Morck and Candace Eudaley of ECIA provided a brief slide presentation about
the functionality of the ITS equipment. Motion carried 7 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jones concurred with Council Member Resnick's earlier comments on Mayor Buol's
level of commitment to the promotion of Dubuque and the positive impact his increased
national and international travel invitations are having on the community. Mayor Buol
noted that it is owed to the City Council's collective help.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
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