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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2005
5:00 P.M. - SPECIAL SESSION - HIGHWAY 20 BRIDGE PROJECT AESTHETIC DESIGN
ISSUES -IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
6:00 P.M. - DINNER
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
INVOCATION
Sister Carol Karwoski, OSF, Emergency Shelter Coordinator
PROCLAMATIONS
Hospice Care Month (November 2005)
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (November 2005)
Philanthropy Day (November 15, 2005)
PRESENTATION
Moose Lodge - Presentation of Funds for Greenwood, Mississippi
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 9/28; City Council of 10/17; Five Flags
Commission of 9/19; Housing Commission of 9/27; Human Rights Commission of 9/19;
Investment Oversight Commission of 10/24; Library Board of 9/27; Park and Recreation
Commission of 10/11
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of October 3, 2005
Investment Oversight Quarterly Report; Airport Update; Substance Abuse Services
Center Quarterly Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Mark Blocklinger for vehicle damage; Michael and Viola Elliott for property damage;
William and Joyce Glasson for property damage; Rebekkah Michel for property
damage; Penny Splinter for property damage and personal injury; Patrick Sullivan for
vehicle 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:
Patrick Sullivan for vehicle damage; Penny Splinter for personal injury/vehicle damage
Corporation Counsel advising that the claim of Mark Blocklinger has been referred to
Tscihiggfrie Excavating Company.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claims of Michael and Viola Elliott
and Rebekkah Michel for property damage and directing the Finance Department to
issue payment.
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the claim of William and Joyce Glasson
for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance De'partment to Issue
Payment
3. Tax Assessment Appeal - Stipulation of Settlement
Corporation Counsel submitting a Stipulation of Settlement of a tax assessment appeal
by Michael L. and Rita R. Klein.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Supplemental Agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation related to maintenance of primary roads in municipalities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Five Flags HVAC Phase I Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Five Flags Civic Center HVAC Phase I
Project as completed by Geisler Brothers Company in the amount of $502,816.56.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate of $502,816.56
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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6. Key City Moving and Storage Lease
City Manager recommending approval of a one year lease with Key City Moving and
Storage for property at the southeast corner of Rockdale Road and Twin Valley Drive in
the amount of $5,040.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Sidewalk Assessment Project - Bid #1 - Acceptance
City Manager recommending that assessments in the amount of $5,395.87 be levied
against twelve parcels of property as part of the 2005 Sidewalk Assessment Project -
Bid #1.
RESOLUTION Adopting the final assessment schedule for the 2005 Sidewalk
Assessment Project - Bid #1 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 Clerk to certify the final schedule and to publish notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
8. Iowa Recycling Association
City Manager advising that Solid Waste Management Supervisor Paul Schultz has been
named as "Recycler of the Year" by the Iowa Recycling Association.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Burch Street Update (Tabled on October 3, 2005)
City Manager submitting an update on the property located at 409 Burch Street
and recommending that this item be re-tabled to December 5, 2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table to December 5,2005
10. Five Flags Equipment Purchase
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of 200 ice skates in the amount
of $15,000 to replace current equipment and replacement of the fire curtain trip
mechanism in the amount of $14,700 at the Five Flags Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Irrevocable License for McKesson Loading Dock
City Manager recommending approval of an Irrevocable License for a loading dock in
the alley between Locust Street and Main Street, ih Street and 8th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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12. Keyline Fixed Route Driver Recognition
, City Manager advising that Area Residential Care presented the Keyline fixed route
drivers and dispatch staff with an award for going above and beyond to provide
assistance to the consumers served by ARC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #2
City Manager recommending adoption of the amended and restated Fiscal Year 2006
Annual Action Plan for the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program.
RESOLUTION Approving an amended and restated Fiscal Year 2006 (Program Year
2005) Annual Action Plan - Amendment #2 for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. Dubuque County Extension Cp2 Grant for Multicultural Center
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the cp2 Agreement with
Dubuque County Extension for the Multicultural Center.
RESOLUTION Approving an amendment to the Community Partnership (cp2) Grant
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque County Extension for the
Multicultural Center
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. Legislative Letters
Communication to State Legislators advising that the City has received a $15,500
Historic Resource Development Program Grant from the State Historical Society of Iowa
to conduct an archeological investigation in and around the Shot Tower.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Vision Iowa Report
City Manager submitting the Annual Vision Iowa Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. White Water Creek Bridge Relocation
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of NNW, Inc. as the consultant
for the White Water Creek Bridge relocation to a planned bike/hike trail in the Bergfeld
Recreation Area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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18. Professional Services Floodplain Mapping
City Manager recommending approval of hiring IIW Engineers and Surveyors to provide
professional services for floodplain mapping for property in the Dubuque Industrial
Center West.
RESOLUTION Approving proposal for professional services with IIW Engineers and
Surveyors for floodplain mapping in Dubuque Industrial Center West
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
19. REAP Award Grant -Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail (Phase 1)
City Manager advising that the City has received a $200,000 grant from the Iowa
Natural Resources Commission for the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Dubuque Main Street Challenge Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support to Dubuque Main Street,
Ltd. for Challenge Grant funding for Step By Step to locate housing accessible to
persons with disabilities at 759 Sluff Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Clarke College Banners
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Clarke College to install
seventeen banners in the public right-of-way on Clarke Drive near the Atrium.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Airport Commission Capital Improvement Program
City Manager recommending approval of a request from the Airport Commission to
change the Airport's Fiscal Year 2006 equipment replacement schedule.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Dubuque Arts Council
Communication from the Dubuque Arts Council expressing appreciation for the City
Council's support of the performing arts.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager submitting the September 30, 2005 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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25. Health Care Funding / Community Health Center
Communication to Congressman Jim Nussle, Senator Chuck Grassley and Senator
Tom Harkin regarding the need for health care funding and expressing appreciation for
their assistance in the establishment of a Community Health Center in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of one new permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers to A & B Tap
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of one renewal permit to sell cigarettes and
cigarette papers to One Flight Up
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Liquor License to Grand Harbor
Resort; Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy-Vee, Inc. and Target Corporation
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/liquor License to The Bridge
Restaurant, Yen Ching Restaurant and Point Restaurant; Class "B" Wine Permit to
Target Corporation; Class "E" Liquor License to Target Corporation; and Class "WBN"
Native Wine Permit to the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. United Rental Building Demolition and Site Clearance Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the former United
Rental Building - Demolition and Site Clearance Project and that a public hearing be set
for December 19, 2005.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
12/19/05
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Human Rights Commission (One unexpired term through January 1, 2008 - term of
Oswald)
Applicants: Anthony Allen, Mary 'Gassman, David Loney
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission (Two unexpired terms through July 1, 2008
- terms of Portzen and Rusk)
Applicant: Shannon Lundgren
Appointments to the following Board:
Transit Board of Trustees (Three 3-year terms through July 1, 2008 - terms of Enderson,
Lightcap and Sand)
Applicants: George O. Enderson, Michael Sand
Additional Applicant: Joel Lightcap
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Vacate and Sale of Southern Avenue Property
Proof of publication of notice of hearing to consider vacating and disposing of City-
owned property along Southern Avenue to Allan and Constance Rowell and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating and disposing of City Interest in Lot 29, 30, and 31 of Mineral
Lot 39, the Easterly 30' of Lot 1 of John Breakey's Dubuque, the Westerly 56' of Lot 1 of
John Breakey's Dubuque, Lot 2 of John Breakey's Dubuque, Dubuque, IA by sale to
Allan L. and Constance J. Rowell
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. Convention and Visitors Bureau - Quarterly Report
Sue Czeshinski, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors
Bureau, to present quarterly report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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2. Samantha Drive Culvert Update
City Manager submitting the results of the engineering analysis to quantify the impacts
to surrounding properties due to the culvert at 2440 Samantha Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
3. Request for Proposals - Operations and Maintenance Garage Redevelopment
City Manager recommending approval of a Request for Proposals for redevelopment of
the former City Operations and Maintenance Garage offices at 925 Kerper Boulevard.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Sidewalk Inspection Program
City Manager recommending approval of revisions to the City's Sidewalk Inspection
Program in response to various citizen concerns.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve'
5. Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances Update
City Manager recommending approval of a revised schedule for the update of the City's
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Bickford Transformer Processing Facility
City Manager recommending approval of a $1,000 contribution to remediation costs to
eliminate potential liability due to the City sending equipment containing PCB's to the
processing facility in Bickford, Wisconsin.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Legislative Issues
City Manager recommending adoption of the City of Dubuque State Legislative Issues
and Priorities for the 2006 Legislative Session.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt
8. Parade and Assembly Permits
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Parade and Assembly
Permits Ordinance that excludes small groups (under 25 people) from obtaining a public
assembly permit.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 33-21
Parade, Assembly Permit Required
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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9. Ribbon Cuttings
City Manager submitting proposed dates for various ribbon cuttings and requesting
Council approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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
Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1) U) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
November 3, 2005
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