06 07 99 Minutes
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
Special Session, Monday, June 7, 1999
Council met at 5 p.m. for Dinner at the Second Floor Rotunda
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, Robbins, Voetberg.
At 5:30 P.m. Council Met in the Public Library Auditorium for a presentation and discussion regarding
landscaping the Gateways for the City.
Gil Spence, Leisure Services Director, gave the presentation.
There being no further business, Council adjourned the Special Session at 6:14 P.M.
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Mary/t.. Davis CMC
City Clerk
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
Regular Session, June 7, 1999, Public Library Auditorium
Council Met at 7:00 P.M. Public Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, Robbins, Voetberg,
City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry A. Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is the Regular Session of the City Council called for the
purpose to act upon such business which may properly come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Father William Menster.
PROCLAMATIONS: June 5-12 as "National Homeownership Week" received by Jim Lansing; June
12 & 13 as "Rising Starsllndependent League Days" received by Mark Jobgen and the Astros team;
June 19 as "Dollars Against Diabetes Day."
Rick Dickinson gave a verbal progress report from G.D.D.C. (Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation).
MINUTES SUBMITTED: Airport Commission of 3-15,3-29 & 4-21; Cable TV Regulatory Commission
of 5-12; Community Development Advisory Commission of 5-18 & 21; 5 Flags Commission of 4-19;
Human Rights Commission of 4-12; Housing Commission meeting of 5-11 & 17; Public Library of 3-
25, upon motion received and filed.
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Proofs of Publication of publishing Council Proceedings for 5-3; City Board of Health of 5-10;
Combined Public Notice of Finding of No Significant impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release
of Funds for St. Mark's Community Center Elevator Project, upon motion received and filed.
Finance Director submitting Financial Reports for month ending April 30, 1999, upon motion received
and filed.
Printed Council Proceedings for month of April, 1999 for Council approval, upon motion received and
filed and approved as printed.
NOTICES OF CLAIMS/SUITS -- William Armstrong in unknown amount for vehicle damages caused
by high water; Kenneth Beck in unknown amount for sewer backup damages; Lindsay Brander in est.
amt. of $687.05 for vehicle damages; Cottingham & Butler, Inc., in unknown amount for airplane
damages; Rick & Judi David in amount of $50.00 for water damages; Marleen Furry in amt. of $43.84
for vehicle damages; Michele C. Harry-Segura in amount of $6,400 for water damages; Russell &
Leona M. Hibben in unknown amount for storm sewer water damages; Larry & Sue Hurst in amount
of $1134.00 for sewer damages; Thomas J. Lange in amount of $14,000 for storm damages; George
& Marilyn Langas in est. amt. of $6,127.49 from water damages; Larry & Lorri Liddle in est. amt. of
$2,330 for water damages; Robert McPoland in unknown amount for vehicle damages and personal
injuries; John Merkes in est. amt. of $2.500 for water damages; Patrick Miller in approx. amt. of
$5,000.00 for water damages; Mike & Sue Polkinghorn in unknown amount for water damages; Dat
Quach in amt. of $265.00 for water damages; Phil Schmerbach in amount of $75.00 for loss of
personal property; Dianne Schneider in amount of $100.00 for water damages; Marvin Weber, in
unknown amt., for property damages, upon motion referred to the Legal Staff for investigation and
report.
Corporation Counsel advising following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of
Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Personal injury and vehicle damage of
Gary Carstens; Personal injury of Lisa Hammer; Vehicle damage of Rainbo Oil Company, upon
motion received and filed.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlements of following claims and directing Finance Director
to issue proper checks: Property damage claim of Oliver C. Boleyn in amount of $50.00; Property
damage of Mulgrew Oil Company in amount of $312.00, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation for settlements.
Corporation Counsel recommending denials of following claims: Property damage of Charles H.
Burkart; Vehicle damage of Steven W. Pins; Housing needs of Tara Lee Winger, upon motion
received and filed and approved recommendation for denials.
Community Development Advisory Commission Chairperson reporting on the allocation of CDBG
funds as a match for a Lead Paint Hazard Control Grant, upon motion received and filed.
City Manager recommending approval of grant agreement for Architectural/Historical
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Survey/Evaluation Project, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No.
248-99 Authorizing a Grant Agreement for Historic Preservation Funds for an Architectural/Historical
Survey/Evaluation. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Civil Service Commission certifying list of individuals who have successfully passed written exam for
position of Public Safety Dispatcher, upon motion resolved to make this a matter of record.
Civil Service Commission certifying amended list of applicants for position of Foreman; upon motion
resolved to make this a matter of record.
Jim Gibbs submitting his resignation as member of Long Range Planning Commission due to recent
appointment to Historic Preservation Commission, upon motion accepted with regret.
City Manager recommending acceptance of Ice Rink Warming House/Concession Building Project,
upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 249-99 Accepting
Improvement for project and Resolution No. 250-99 Approving final estimate in amount of
$133,453.00. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending approval to amend the City's health care plans by expanding the organ
transplant coverages, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
City Manager recommending approval to renew an agreement with Segal Company for actuarial and
consulting services related to health insurance issues, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
City Manager recommending acceptance of Parking Facilities Rehabilitation Repairs Project, upon
motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 251-99 Accepting Improvement
for project and Resolution No. 252-99 Approving final estimate in amount of $99,391.86. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
John Gronen for himself, Jeff Bertsch and Mike Steele, submitting progress report regarding
renovation of Merchants Hotel, upon motion received and filed.
City Manager recommending awarding of contract for 1999 P.C. Concrete Paving Project - No.1,
upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 253-99 Awarding contract
for project to Horsfield Construction, Inc. in amount of $1,961,829.38. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending submitting of application to HUD for the Upper Mississippi River National
Wildlife and Fish Refuse Interpretive Center on behalf of Dubuque County Historical Society, upon
motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 254-99 Authorizing filing of an
Economic Development Initiative (EDI) special project application for the Upper Mississippi River
National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Interpretive center on behalf of the Dubuque County Historical
Society. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion it was resolved to approve the Eighth Amendment to City Manager's Employment
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Agreement.
City Manager recommending approval of a fourth amendment to the Development Agreement
between the City and Horizon/CarteGraph Systems, Inc. and authorize Mayor to execute, upon motion
received and filed and approved recommendation.
Attorney Robert Klauer, representing M&K, Ltd., requesting assignment of Lease and Agreement for
property known as Dubuque Marina, upon motion referred to the City Manager.
Swiss Valley Farms expressing the support of final actions taken regarding reconstruction of Jackson
Street and the parking issue, upon motion received and filed.
City Manager recommending City support preservation of the existing use of the Hillcrest Apartments
as a rent-assisted family apartment community, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption
of Resolution No. 255-99 Supporting the maintenance of affordable rents at the Hillcrest Apartments
under Dept. of Housing & Urban Development's low-income housing preservation program.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending acceptance of deed from FDL Foods, Inc., upon motion received and
filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 256-99 Accepting the deed to Lot 2 of FDL Second
Addition from FDL Foods, Inc. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Buol moved adoption of: Resolution No. 257-99 Granting renewal issuance of Cigarette Permit to 59
outlets; Resolution No. 258-99 Granting issuance of new Cigarette Permit to Diamond Jo Casino
Portside; Resolution No. 259-99 Granting issuance of Class "B" Beer Permits to Catfish Festival and
Dubuque Jaycees (3); Resolution No. 260-99 Granting issuance of Class "C" Liquor Licenses to
Duke's Place, Creslanes Bowling, Riverside Bowl and Diamond Jo Casino Portside. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Duke's Place requesting transfer of their Liquor License from 2600 Dodge Street to 1475 Associates
Drive on June 12th from 5 p.m. to midnight, upon motion received and filed and approved request.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS:
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Applicant: Sarah Schneider. Upon motion Sarah Schneider appointed to this Commission for an
unexpired term which will expire 10-1-99.
Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to address the Council.
Proof of Publication on Notice of Hearing and Plans & Specs. and Notice to Property Owners for 1999
P.C. Concrete Paving Project - No 2. (Consisting of Arlington St. from Prairie to Grove Terrace AND
West 5th Street from Bluff to Hill Streets); Communication of Michael Hoskins objecting to his
assessment for the West Fifth Street Paving project, upon motion received and filed. Mike Hoskins
of 794 W. Fifth St. spoke objecting to assessment due to the location of the island in front of his
home. Ronald Roberts, 609 Arlington St., spoke questioning specifics of Historic consideration for
street maintenance. Robbins moved adoption of: Resolution No. 261-99 Adopting Plans & Specs.
for project and Resolution No. 262-99 With Respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity
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proposed for project. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of Publication on Notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property located on Highway 20
West & Cousins Road from County A-1 to City's C-3 Classification, concurrent with annexation; Copy
of petition to Zoning Advisory Commission containing 45 signatures requesting denial of rezoning,
upon motion received and filed. An Ordinance Providing for amendment to Zoning Map by
reclassifying property located on Highway 20 West and Cousins Road from Dubuque County A-1
Agricultural District to City of Dubuque C-3 General Commercial District with conditions, concurrent
with annexation, (Cate & Stewart), with first and second readings given 5-17-99, now presented for
further action. Paul Cate spoke requesting rezoning to C-3. Kim Sanford, 12133 Cousins Rd., and
Karen ROkusek, 12107 Cousins, both spoke objecting to commercial rezoning and questioning
devaluations of their residential area. Voetberg moved to table action to the meeting of 6-21-99.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of Publication on Notice of public. hearing to consider annexing property adjacent to the
Dubuque Soccer Complex as requested by Grandview Avenue United Methodist Church, and City
Manager recommending approval of voluntary annexation request by Grandview Avenue United
Methodist Church, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 263-99
Annexing approx. 20 acres of property adjacent to John F. Kennedy Rd. and the Dubuque Soccer
Complex on City's northwest side. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of Publication on Notice of public hearing to consider reclassifying property located at 12691
John F. Kennedy from County A-1 to City R-1 District, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance
No. 49-99 Amending Zoning Map by reclassifying property located at 12691 John F. Kennedy Road
from Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural District to City of Dubuque R-1 Single-Family Residential
District, concurrent with annexation, with first and second readings given 5-17-99, now presented for
final action. Michalski moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of Publication on Notice of public hearing to consider reclassifying property located at 2705
Rhomberg Ave. from CS to R-1 District (Tom & John Duccini), upon motion received and filed. Tom
Duccini, 945 Clarke Dr., spoke requesting favorable rezoning. Ordinance No. 50-99 Amending Zoning
Map by reclassifying property located at 2705 Rhomberg Ave. from CS Commercial Service and
Wholesale District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District, with first and second readings given on
5-17 -99, now presented for final action. Robbins moved final consideration and passage of the
Ordinance. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of Publication on Notice of public hearing to consider partial release of City liens on real estate
formerly owned by FDL Foods, Inc. and City Manager recommending approval of partial release of
liens, upon motion received and filed. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 264-99
Authorizing partial release of real estate mortgage and financing statements as to Lot 2 and Lot 4 of
FDL First Addition to the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of Publication on Notice of public hearing to consider disposing of City's interest in Lot 2 and
3 of Rigi Sub. No 3 to Dubuque & Trust Co. and City Manager recommending to proceed with
disposing of said property, upon motion received and filed. Robbins moved adoption of Resolution
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No. 265-99 Approving disposing of City's interest in Lot 2 & Lot 3 of Rigi Subd. NO.2 to Dubuque
Bank & Trust (Vacated portion of North Grandview Ave. and abutting alley north of Delhi Street).
Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans & Specs. and Notice to Bidders on the Receipt
of Bids for Construction of and City Manager recommending to award contract for Asbury Road at
Chaney Road Traffic Signal Installation project, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved
adoption of: Resolution No. 266-99 Adopting Plans & Specs. for project; Resolution No. 267-99
Awarding Contract for project to Westphal & Company in the amount of $22,731.19. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Hearing on Plans & Specs. and Notice to Bidders on the Receipt
of Bids for Construction of and City Manager recommending to rebid the Five Flags Chiller Equipment
(Ice making equipment) project, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of:
Resolution No. 268-99 Adopting Plans & Specs. for project; Resolution No. 269-99 Rescinding
Resolution No. 239-99 Re-Ordering bids for project and directing Clerk to readvertise. Seconded by
Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting Ordinance allowing Anthony Koch to construct sign at 1520 Central Ave.,
upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 51-99 Authorizing Anthony Koch to construct a
projecting sign at 1520 Central Ave., presented and read. Voetberg 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 Buol. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Buol, Duggan, Markham, Nicholson, Robbins, Voetberg. Nays--Michalski.
Voetberg moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Buol. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas--Buol, Duggan, Markham, Nicholson, Robbins, Voetberg. Nays--Michalski.
City Manager recommending approval of final plat of portion of Jaeger Heights Subdivision No.2,
upon motion received and filed. Robbins moved adoption of Resolution No. 270-99 Rescinding
Resolution No. 28-96 and reaffirming the final plat of Block 4, Lots 1 thru 5; Block 5, Lots 1 thru 3; and
Block 6, Lots 1 thru 4, Jaeger Heights Subdivision NO.2 in the City. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending to enter into a 28E Agreement with Dubuque & Clayton Counties to
provide high angle rescue services, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
City Manager recommending approval of downtown rehabilitation loan for Davey Robertson's public
bar project. upon motion received and filed. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 271-99
Authorizing Letter of Commitment and additional actions concerning a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan
to John Finn. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Verbal request from Council Member Buol to reconsider action taken at meeting held on May 17, 1999
regarding rezoning property at 2509 Lincoln Ave. as requested by Ronald and Margie White and
denied by the Zoning Advisory Commission. An Ordinance Amending Zoning Map by reclassifying
property located at 2509 Lincoln Ave. from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family
Residential District. Buol moved to reconsider the action taken on 5-17-99 to deny the rezoning.
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Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Buol moved that a Public Hearing be held on the
proposed Ordinance on the 6th day of July, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium and that
the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Nelson Britt, Executive Director of Dubuque Museum of Art, submitting alterations at 7th St. between
Locust and Bluff regarding removal of parking meters, upon motion referred to the City Manager.
City Manager recommending approval of agreement that would allow site preparation related to the
Eagle Window & Door Company property prior to closing on the sale of the property, upon motion
received and filed and approved recommendation.
City Manager recommending approval of amendments to Citizen Participation Plan and Fiscal Year
1999 Annual Action Plan, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No.
272-99 Approving an amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Resolution No. 273-99 Approving an amendment to the Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 99 - July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999
(Program Year 1998). Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager requesting to designate a City representative for signing and filing documents with Iowa
Emergency Management Division (EM D) for FEMA assistance, upon motion received and filed. Buol
moved adoption of Resolution No. 274-99 Designating the City Manager as the City of Dubuque's
authorized representative for signing and filing documents to obtain Federal/State Financial
Assistance under the Disaster Relief Act. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Five Flags Chiller Equipment
Installation, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of: Resolution No. 275-99
Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for project in estimated amount of $115,000; Resolution No.
276-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for July 6, 1999; and Resolution No. 277-99
Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise. Seconded by Buo!. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Amendment to 1999 P. C. Concrete
Paving Project NO.1 (add water service assessments to Van Buren St.), upon motion received and
filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 278-99 Approving amendments and/or additions
to the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for the 1999 P.C. Concrete Paving Project - NO.1 and
further set Hearing for 7-6-99 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium and that the City Clerk
publish notice in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Seconded by Buo!. Motion carried
7-0.
City Manager recommending execution of Consent to Plat and to release City Liens on Lot 2 of FDL
Second Addition and set public hearing for June 21, 1999, upon motion received and filed. Buol
moved adoption of Resolution No. 279-99 Declaring intent to City of dispose of City liens on Lot 2 of
FDL Second Addition. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Storm Damage Repair of
Washington and Valley Streets, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of
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Resolution No. 280-99 Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for project in estimated amount of
$173,759.14; Resolution No. 281-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for June 21,1999;
Resolution No. 282-99 Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise. Seconded by Buo!. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Installation of public sidewalks on
John F. Kennedy Road from Asbury Road to Spring Valley, upon motion received and filed.
Markham moved adoption of: Resolution No. 283-99 Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for
project in estimated amount of $141,566.46; Resolution No. 284-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on plans
& specs. for July 6, 1999; Resolution No. 285-99 Preliminary approval of Resolution of Necessity;
Resolution No. 286-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for July 6, 1999; Resolution
No. 287-99 Approving Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for project. Seconded by Buo!. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Adams Addition Sanitary Sewer
Extension on Rockdale Road, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of:
Resolution No. 288-99 Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for project in estimated amount of
$82,998.35; Resolution No. 289-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for July 6, 1999;
Resolution No. 290-99 Preliminary approval of Resolution of Necessity; Resolution No. 291-99 Fixing
Date of Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for July 6, 1999; Resolution No. 292-99 Approving
Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for project; Resolution No. 293-99 Ordering Bids and directing
Clerk to advertise. Seconded by Buo!. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of Miller Road Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of: Resolution No. 294-99
Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for project in estimated amount of $77,113.20; Resolution
No. 295-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for July 6, 1999; Resolution No. 296-99
Preliminary approval of Resolution of Necessity for project; Resolution No. 297-99 Fixing Date of
Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for July 6, 1999; Resolution No. 298-99 Approving preliminary
schedule of assessments for project; Resolution No. 299-99 Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to
advertise. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of USHA Park Grading, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 300-99 Preliminary approval of plans &
specs. for project in estimated amount of $107,959.66; Resolution No. 301-99 Fixing Date of Hearing
on plans & specs. for July 6, 1999; Resolution No. 302-99 Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to
advertise. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of William M. Black Steamboat
Restoration Project - Phase I and II, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of:
Resolution No. 303-99 Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for Phase I in estimated amount of
$95,617.00; Resolution No. 304-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for Phase I for July 6,
1999; Resolution No. 305-99 Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise; Resolution No. 306-99
Preliminary approval of plans & specs. for Phase II in estimated amount of $63,425.00; Resolution
No. 307-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on plans & specs. for Phase II for July 6, 1999; Resolution No.
308-99 Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
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City Manager recommending public hearing be set for June 21, 1999 to vacate an unused 8 foot wide
utility easement to Dubuque Initiatives, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 309-99 Advising of intent to dispose of City's interest and vacate portion of 8-foot wide
utility easement on Lot 2 of Dubuque Industrial Center's 12th Addition and further set this matter for
Hearing on 6-21-99 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice
in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending public hearing be set for June 21, 1999 to consider vacation of a portion
of 18-foot wide sanitary sewer easement as requested by Padre Pio Health Care Center, Inc., upon
motion received and filed. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 310-99 Advising of intent to
dispose of City's interest and vacate portion of 18-foot wide sanitary sewer easement over lot 1-1-3
of Stone Hill Community Subdivision NO.1 and further set this matter for Hearing on 7:00 p.m. in the
Public Library Auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Buo!. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of 1999 Curb Ramp Installation _
CDBG. Markham moved adoption of: Resolution No. 311-99 Preliminary approval of plans & specs.
for project in estimated amount of $70,821.02; Resolution No. 312-99 Fixing Date of Hearing on
plans & specs. for July 6, 1999; Resolution No. 313-99 Ordering Bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
Seconded by Buo!' Motion carried 7-0.
Larry Langas requesting to purchase the city lot adjacent to his property at 975 Thomas Place in the
amount of $300.00 and City Manager recommending to set public hearing to dispose of said property,
upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 314-99 Advising of intent
to dispose of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 470 to Larry M. Langas and set hearing for June 21, 1999.
Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
At 8: 56 p.rn. upon motion it was resolved to go into Closed Session in accordance with Chapter 21.5
1.0) State Code of Iowa, 1997 as amended, To discuss the purchase of particular real estate where
premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body
would have to pay for that property AND c) To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are
presently in litigation.
At 9:23 Council reconvened Regular Session with statement that Staff had been given direction.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
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TO: MARY A. DAVIS
CITY CLERK
YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO CALL THE REGULAR SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 7,
1999 AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
FOR THE PURPOSE TO ACT UPON SUCH BUSINESS WHICH MAY
PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
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