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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, NOVEMBER 17, 2003
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. INrE LIBRARY AUDI,TORIUM
. PRESENT: MAYOR DUGGAN, Qt>UNCIL MEMBERS BlJOL, C~E, CO~RS,
MARK~M, MICH"':'SKI, NICtJC>LSON
CITY MANAGER MICHAEL V At.l;MILLIGEN; CORPORATION COUNSEL BARRY L~DAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council
called for the purpose of discussing such matters which may properly come before the
City Council.
INVOCATION: Reverend Andrew Eagan, Pastor of St. Thomas of Canterbury Anglican
Church
PROCLAMATIONS: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
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CONSENT ITEMS
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of 10/30,11/3 and 11/10; Electrical Code Board of 11/3; Historic
Preservation Commission of 10/23; Housing Code Appeals Board of 10/21; Park and
Recreation Commission of 10/14; Zoning Advisory Commission of 10/1; Zoning Board
of Adjustment of 10/29
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Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings for October 20, 2003 and List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ending September 30, 2003
Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for month ending
October 31,2003
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Notice of Claims/Sui1s
Coghlan, Kukankos, Cook LLL for personal injury of Trevor Hingtgen; Farner Bocken
Company for vehicle damage; Yvonne Collins for personal injury; Gregory Jelinek, Jr.
for personal injury; Delbert C. Keuter for vehicle damage; Scott Spensley for property
damage; Lori Weig 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:
Coghlan, Kukankos, Cook LLC for personal injury of Trevor Hingtgen; Yvonne Collins
for personal injury; Farner Bocken Company for vehicle damage; Gregory Jelinek, Jr.
for personal injury
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Lori Weig for property
damage and directing that the Finance Department issue payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance to Issue Payment
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Eagle Point Bluffs
Communication from Brenda Palmer regarding the Eagle Point Bluffs and the
condominium project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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4. Request to Purchase City Property
Communication from Roger and Ann Pickel requesting to purchase a portion of Lot 1 of
Clark's Subdivision No.2 for the cost of surveying and platting fees, plus $1.00.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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Tri-State Community Health Center
Communication of City Manager Michael C. Van Milligen to the Bureau of Primary
Health Care in support of the Tri-State Community Health Center's application for a
federally qualified community health center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Adams Company vs. City of Dubuque
Corporation Counsel advising that the Adams Company has dismissed its lawsuit
against the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Iowa Department of Economic Development
Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising that on
October 16, 2003, the Iowa Department of Economic Development approved the
Community Economic Betterment Account Application (CEBA) for Shepherd
Incorporated.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Proposed Baseball Stadium
Two communications from citizens urging a "no" vote on the referendum and one
communication regarding the location of the stadium with a response from the City
Manager regarding the proposed location.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Kopp's John F. Kennedy Addition No.2 - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of John F.
Kennedy Addition NO.2 as requested by Lyle Kopp.
RESOLUTION 1/5(1 ';/'5 Approving the final plat of John F. Kennedy Addition
No.2
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Iowa Deparbnent of Economic Development - Grant Contract for Downtown ,f
Planning fj D )
City Manager recommending approval of an extension to the Iowa Department of ) ~
Economic Development grant contract for downtown planning. f k/ l
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve If, )~\ \\ JJ
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Burlington Northern Railroad Depot Restoration Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Burlington Northern Railroad Depot
Project - Contract #2 - Roof, Gutters and Downspouts. as completed by A & G Electric
Company in the final contract amount of $78,430.86.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
RESOLUTION //5// ,/}3. Accepting improvement
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Woodward Museum - 2002 Renovations Project - Contract #2 - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of Woodward Museum - 2002 Renovations
Project Contract #2 as completed by T & K Roofing and Sheet Metal Company in the
final contract amount of $93,490.
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RESOLUTION /7":';./ - ;-;J ./' Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION /1 :.P/ ., ,/,!-:;:..' Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
13. Abstract of Votes
Submittal of the Abstract of Votes for the November 3,2003 City Council election.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Legislative Correspondence
Communication of City Manager to Senators Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin urging
them to oppose efforts to pass damaging legislation as a part of an appropriations bill,
to oppose attempts to limit debate, and to support the amendment offered by Senators
Carper and Alexander to extend the present moratorium to 2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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15. Letter of Support - Cabela's Walleye Tournament
City Manager recommending approval of a letter supporting the efforts of the Dubuque
Area Chamber of Commerce and the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark to attract the
2005 Cabela's National Walleye Tournament to Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Letter of Appreciation
Communication from Mary Ann Kress, Alverno Apartments, expressing appreciation to
the Council for their good work in guiding the City, especially regarding WalMart.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Iowa's Mississippi River Trail Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the submittal of comments to the Iowa
Department of Transportation regarding the Iowa Mississippi River Trail Plan.
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION //-:;-:::;/ (7~ Granting the issuance of one permit to sell cigarettes
and cigarette papers within the City to Jumpers Sports Bar
RESOLUTION //5'::" (/j Granting the issuance of a Class "c" Beer Permit to
Kwik Stop Food Mart
RESOLUTION L/:;'-;" (1~~> Granting the issuance of a Class "c" Beer/Liquor
License to Aragon Tap, Jumpers Sports Bar and Grill, and Point Restaurant; Special
Class "C" Liquor License to Mandarin Garden Buffet; and Class "B" Wine to P.S. I Love
You
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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Sl Celia Street - Request to Vacate - December 1, 2003
Seippel Road Water Main Extension Project - December 15, 2003
3. Eagle Valley Subdivision Water Main and Service Line Extension Project-
December 15, 2003
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St. Celia Street - Request to Vacate
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for December 1, 2003 to
consider a request from Damian F. Arensdorf for the vacating of a portion of the alley
north of Hillcrest Road and west of St. Celia Street behind his residence at 2117 St.
Celia Street.
RESOLUTION ,,/.:;.:;-/f j/ :~; Approving plat of proposed vacated part of the existing
alley in Block 1 of Sunset Park Subdivision NO.3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa
ORDINANCE ,~7 -'./ ./.7 :3 Vacating a part of the existing alley in Block 1 of Sunset
Park Subdivision NO.3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
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RESOLUTION //:; Y-tJy Of intent to dispose of City interest in Lot 1A of Block 1
in Sunset Park Subdivision No.3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Motion B; Motion
A; Public Hearing 12/1/03
2. Seippel Road Water Main Extension Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Seippel Road
Water Main Extension Project and setting a public hearing for December 15, 2003.
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RESOLUTION L/{:;tl. (J~; Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION //(;,/.. t?5> Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
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RESOLUTION c(,6;J/Z3 Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
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Eagle Valley Subdivision Water Main and Service Line Extension Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Eagle Valley
Subdivision Water Main and Service Line Extension Project and setting a public hearing
for December 15, 2003.
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RESOLUTION "7? f ,(/:;;' Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION L(,? Y 1/';3; Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION /lu ::;.::~ (J 5' Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (One 3-Year Term to Expire 10/1/05):
Applicant: Wayne Klostermann
Housing Commission (One 3-Year Term to Expire 8/17/04):
Applicant: Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Joseph and Ruth Siegert/Dubuque Community School District
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located on
Radford Road near Saratoga Road from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family
Residential District at the request of Joseph and Ruth Siegert/Dubuque Community
School District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
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ORDINANCE :2 s - (:J~ Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property
located west of Radford Road and north of Saratoga Road from G Agricultural District to
R-1 Single-Family Residential District
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Request to Rezone Property - 468 Lincoln Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 468
Lincoln Avenue from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District to CS Commercial
Service and Wholesale District at the request of Jay WingerIWinger Construction, LLC
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, with conditions.
City Manager submitting photographs of the Winger Construction site previously located
in the Port of Dubuque. ,
ORDINANCE Y ~ Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property
located at 468 Lincoln Avenue from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District to
CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District
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