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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3,2005
INVOCATION
Reverend Dr. Craig Nesson, Academic Dean, Wartburg Theological Seminary
PROCLAMATIONS
Disability Employment Awareness Month (October, 2005)
Bipolar Disorder Awareness Day (October 6, 2005)
White Cane Safety Day (October 15" 2005)
Trick or Treat Night (October 31, 2005)
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
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 8/18 and 8/23; City Council of 9/19
and 9/28; Five Flags Commission of 8/15; Housing Commission of 8/23 and 9/14;
Library Board of 8/31; Mechanical Board of 9/20; Park and Recreation Commission of
9/13; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 9/22
Proofs of publication of City Council proceedings of September 6,7, 8 and 12,2005
Printed Council Proceedings for June, 2005
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
2. Notice of Claims/Sui1s
Barbara Johns for vehicle damage, Dave Lynn for property damage, Steven K. and
Leslie E. Neyens for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
Donnabelle Kramer for personal injury/property damage; Barbara Johns for vehicle
damage
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Dave Lynn for property
damage and directing the Finance Department to issue payment
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance to Issue Payment
3. Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a SAFE-TEA grant
application for funds to complete phase two of the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) bike/hike
trail.
RESOLUTION Approving the submittal of an application for Statewide Transportation
Enhancement funding to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Dubuque
Heritage Trail Extension: Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) bike/hike trail
project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Ice Harbor Marina Project - Boating Infrastructure Grant
City Manager recommending approval of an application for Tier 1 of the Boating
Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP) for the Ice Harbor Marina Project at the Port of
Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. America's River Museum - EDI Special Purpose Grant
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the closeout of the
Economic Development Initiative (ED I) special project grant from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development for the America's River Museum on behalf of the
Dubuque County Historical Society.
RESOLUTION Providing for closeout of the Economic Development Initiative (ED I)
Special Project Grant No. B-02-SP-IA-0178 for the America's River Museum on behalf
of the Dubuque County Historical Society
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Dubuque County Conservation Society
Communication from David W. Leifker, Dubuque County Conservation Society,
requesting that the green space along Southern Avenue be preserved and not sold off
as building lots and questioning future plans for Maus Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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7. Drug Awareness Resistance Education (DARE) Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the Drug Awareness Resistance Education
(DARE) contract between the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Community Schools and Holy
Family Catholic Schools for the Fiscal Year 2005/2006 school year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between the Police Department
and the Dubuque Community School District regarding the duties and responsibilities of
the Dubuque Police School Resource Officers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Pennsylvania Avenue / Radford Road Sidewalk Installation Project - Final
Schedule of Assessments
City Manager recommending approval of the final assessment schedule for the
Pennsylvania Avenue / Radford Road Sidewalk Installation Project.
RESOLUTION Adopting the final assessment schedule for the Pennsylvania Avenue /
Radford Road Sidewalk Installation 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Third Street Overpass Decorative Railing Project
City Manager recommending approval to modify the Riverwalk railing design for the
Third Street Overpass Decorative Railing Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - Commercial Property Acquisition
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Graham Land Acquisition
Associates as the consultant for the commercial property acquisition south of 16th Street
associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Birch Street Housing Update (Tabled on September 6, 2005)
City Manager submitting an update on the property located at 409 Burch Street and
recommending that this item be re-tabled to November 7, 2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table to 1117/05
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13. National Register of Historic Places Nomination
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the nomination of
Dubuque Casket Company at 1798 Washington Street to the National Register of
Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. US 20 Improvements -ICAAP Funding
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of an application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program for funding of the
City of Dubuque Traffic Signal Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4 - US 20 (Devon Drive
to Menards).
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funding of City of
Dubuque Traffic-Signal Improvements Priority 2, 3, and 4 (US 20 - Devon Drive to
Menard's)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. Hwy 151/61 and Maquoketa Drive Intersection -ICAAP Funding
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program funds for the US Highway 151/61
and Maquoketa Drive Intersection Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) funding of City of
Dubuque us Highway 151/61 and Maquoketa Drive Intersection Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. IA 32 (Southwest Arterial) RISE Application
City Manager recommending approval of an updated RISE application for IA 32
(Southwest Arterial) in the amount of $12,000,000.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an amendment to a RISE application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for Iowa Highway 32 (Northwest Arterial)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
17. Granger Creek Interceptor Sewer Extension
Revised notice to property owners impacted by the Granger Creek Interceptor Sewer
Extension Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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18. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- Third Street Overpass Decorative Railing Project
-- Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall Project
-- Cedar Street and Dog Track Wastewater Pump Station Rehabilitations
-- Five Flags Center HVAC - Phase II Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a new permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers to Walgreen's #09708
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Kwik Stop Food
Mart and Puff n Snuff
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Liquor License to Hilton Garden/
Houlihan's; and Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Carols O'Kelly's, One Flight Up, Cafe
Manna Java, Dog House Lounge and Knickers Saloon
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Commission:
Zoning Advisory Commission (One 3-year term through 7/1/06)
Applicants: Kenneth Bichell, Matthew Lundh, Darren D. White
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Board (One 1-year youth term; two 3-year terms
through 10/1/08 - terms of Klostermann and O'Toole)
Applicants: Youth - Kiersten Berg and Claire Miller; Wayne Klostermann and Mary Clare
O'Toole
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Vacating Petition - Stewart Street
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Richard Hartig,
representing Grandview University LLC, and John E. Knox, representing The Finley
Hospital, to vacate and dispose of a portion of Stewart Street, a portion of North
Grandview Avenue, and portions of adjacent alleys between Delhi Street and University
Avenue and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of North Grandview Avenue north of Delhi Street
RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of North Grandview Avenue south of University
Avenue
RESOLUTION Vacating the remaining unvacated 12-foot alley east of North Grandview
Avenue between Delhi Street and University Avenue
RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of Stewart Street and adjacent alleys south of
University Avenue
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 2 of Grandview University Place, Lot 2 of
1 of Rigi Subdivision No.2, and Lot A and Lot B of Loetscher and Truebs Subdivision in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lots C and 0 of Loetscher and Truebs
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
2. Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the first amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2006 budget and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30,2006
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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3. North Grandview Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Installation Project
Proofs of publication on notice to bidders and notice of hearing to consider the plans
and specifications for the North Grandview Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Installation
Project and City Manager recommending award of the contract to Connolly Construction
in the amount of $226,161 and approval to increase the financial assistance to the
developer to $78,001.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for the watermain portion of the North Grandview
Estates - Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Project
RESOLUTION Approving construction contract with Connolly Construction for the
watermain portion of the North Grandview Estates - Sanitary Sewer and Watermain
Project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract for the sanitary sewer portion of the North Grandview
Estates - Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Project
RESOLUTION Approving construction contract with Connolly Construction for the
sanitary sewer portion of the North Grandview Estates - Sanitary Sewer and Watermain
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. Tri-States' Veteran Museum and Recognition Center
Request of Susan M. Dazey to address the Council to present a preliminary idea for the
formation of a Tri-States' Veteran Museum and Recognition Center in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Tara Winger
Request of Tara Winger to address the Council regarding proper housing in Dubuque
for low income, disabled persons.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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3. Espresso Drive-Thru
Communication from Loretta Thompson, Moo Java Inc., requesting to address the
Council regarding a proposed espresso drive-thru behind Dubuque Discount Gas by
Wal-Mart.
City Manager providing additional information regarding the espresso drive-thru and
recommending that a traffic study be required.
September 23,2005 letter from the Engineering Department to Loretta Thompson, Moo
Java Inc., requesting additional information regarding the proposed drive-thru.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Samantha Drive Culvert
City Manager providing information regarding the issues surrounding the installation of
the culvert in the waterway near Samantha Drive and requesting City Council direction.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Seippel Road Commercial Park - Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Seippel Road Commercial
Park.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Seippel Road Commercial Park in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. West 32nd Street Detention Basin Design
City Manager recommending approval of the proposed design for the West 32"d Street
Detention Basin that includes two wet ponds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Cooper Management Company, LLC (Bricktown) Outdoor Service Application
(Tabled on September 6, 2005)
City Manager submitting an update on the Cooper Management Company, LLC
(Bricktown) outdoor service liquor application and recommending approval of the
license.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor (Outdoor Service)
License to Bricktown/Stonewall Lounge/Blackwater Grill
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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8. City of Greenwood
Communication from Harry L. Smith, Mayor of Greenwood, Mississippi, thanking the
Dubuque Racing Association and the people of Dubuqu~ for their compassion and
generosity to the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina and residents of Greenwood.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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
September 29,2005
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