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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2006
INVOCATION
Reverend John Hulsizer, Pastor, Church of the Nazarene
PROCLAMATIONS
Gannon Center Appreciation
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 1/24; City Conference Board of 3/1/05,
2/13 and 2/17; City Council of 3/2 and 3/6; Civil Service Commission of 1/26, 3/2 and
3/10; Historic Preservation Commission of 2/23; Human Rights Commission of 2/13;
Library Board of Trustees of 1/26; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/15;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 3/1
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of 2/13,2/14,2/20 (Special Session),
2/20 (Regular Session), 2/21, and 2/23
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Robert D. Boelk for property damage; Jody Klauer for vehicle damage; Francis
McDonald for property damage; Desa Wefel for personal injury
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
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: Jody Klauer
and Desa Wefel
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Arboretum Drive - Quit Claim Deed
City Manager recommending acceptance of a quit claim deed for a right-of-way
purchase from the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) on Arboretum Drive.
RESOLUTION Accepting a conveyance of Lot A of Breven Place in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Asbury Plaza Phase 2 - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements in Phase 2 of
Asbury Plaza as completed by the developer, Rubloff Development Group, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvements in Asbury Plaza - Phase 2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Sanitary Sewer Master Plan - Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposal for
engineering and design services for the Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign Design - Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of Request for Proposals to
provide graphic design services for a directional Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign Program
for persons traveling throughout Downtown Dubuque and the Port of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Shot Tower Archeological Survey
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Great Lakes Archaeological
Research Center, Inc. for the Archeological Survey of the Shot Tower and to authorize
staff to negotiate a contract.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Eagle Valley Project
City Manager recommending approval of the publication of a combined notice of finding
of no significant impact on the environment and notice of intent to request release of
funds for the Eagle Valley Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of
Funds for the Eagle Valley Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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9. Miller-Riverview Park Management Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a management agreement with Pat Felderman
for Miller-Riverview Park for the period April 1 through November 1, 2006.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. One Ummah Consulting for Diversity Training
City Manager recommending approval of the negotiated contract with One Ummah
Consulting for Diversity Training and Organizational Development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. City Hall First Floor Restrooms - Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Anderson Design & Consulting,
Inc. for architectural services for the City Hall First Floor Restrooms Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. PEG Access Capital Grant Expenditure
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Mediacom for funding from the
Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities in the amount of $6,089 for a new switcher
for Mediacom's public access studio.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Town Clock Plaza Banners
City Manager recommending approval of the installation of banners in Town Clock
Plaza for advertisement of non-profit events.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Fire Department Response and Deployment Study
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of The Matrix Consulting Group
to perform a Municipal Fire and Emergency Service Response and Deployment Study
for the Fire Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Equipment
Operator I, Truck Driver, Foreman, and Golf Course Supervisor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
16. Altar Scrap Rezoning
Communication from Dave Beidler, representing his mother, requesting that the name
Mrs. Donna Beidler be removed from the petition in opposition to the Altar Scrap
rezoning.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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17. Dubuque Regional Humane Society
Communication from the Dubuque Regional Humane Society in opposition to the
proposed rezoning for Alter SalvagefTschiggfrie Excavating request at 190 North
Crescent Ridge.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Legislative Issues
City Manager communication to federal legislators regarding continued support of the
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program.
City Manager communication to Congressman Jim Nussle requesting his help in
restoring funding to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
City Manager communication to Senator Charles Grassley requesting his help in
restoring funding to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
City Manager communication to Governor Tom Vilsack regarding the plans of the
Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad Corporation (DM&E) to extend their rail line.
City Manager communication to area legislators urging a no vote to HF 2712 and its
companion bill SF 2265 regarding the establishment of a deferred retirement option plan
(DROP) for the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Communication from the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency withdrawing
their request to rezone property located on Highway 20 West from AG Agricultural
District to LI Light Industrial District, which was tabled at the May 16, 2005 City Council
meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Withdrawal
20. Mediacom
Communication from Kathleen McMullen, Mediacom, advising that there will be a price
adjustment effective May 2006.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. Voluntary Annexation Application
Application from Thomas L. and Sheri Henschel requesting voluntary annexation to the
City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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22. Historic Preservation Commission
Communication from Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager, advising that there is
currently a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission as one member has
become a City employee and is, therefore, ineligible to serve on the Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Settlement of Claim
City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim of Tom and Anne Wernimont (d/b/a
Beanies Cafe) for loss of income.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Enterprise Zone Commission
Communication from Pamela Myhre, Economic Development Department Staff Member
to the Enterprise Commission requesting the reappointment of City Manager Michael C.
Van Milligen to the Enterprise Zone Commission as the City Council's representative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. AED Contract for Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium
City Manager recommending approval an agreement with Zoll Corporation for
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) Pro monitor defibrillators for a five year period at
no cost to the City for participation in a National Institute of Health Resuscitation
Outcomes Consortium (ROC).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
26. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer (5 Day Special Event) to
Rotary Club of Dubuque
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Los Arcos,
Copper Kettle, Bar X, Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino, Bunker Hill Golf Course,
Isabella's and Knights of Columbus
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. 2006 Asphalt Paving Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the 2006 Asphalt
Paving Project and that a public hearing be set for April 17, 2006 to consider adoption of
the plans and specifications.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
4/17/06
2. Port of Dubuque Parking Lot #1 Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Port of
Dubuque Parking Lot #1 Project and that a public hearing be set for April 17, 2006 to
consider adoption of the plans and specifications.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
4/17/06
3. A.Y. McDonald Park Development - Phase II Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the A.Y.
McDonald Park Development - Phase II Project and that a public hearing be set for
May 1, 2006 to consider adoption of the plans and specifications.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/1/06
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission (One unexpired three-year term (Arts
position) through 6/30/07
Applicants:
Gail Chavenelle, Jeff Goldsmith, Catherine Goodman, Thomas Goodman, Richard Hall, Ellen
Hartman Henkels, Louise Kames, Otto Krueger, loana Mamali, Michelle McKinlay, Gene Perry,
Edwin Ritts, Jr., John Tilton, Gene Tully, John Woodin
Zoning Board of Adjustment (One 5-year term through 3/25/11 - term of Klauer)
Applicant: Randy Klauer
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Community Development Advisory Commission (One At-Large position [Wainwright]
through 2/15/09 and one Low/Moderate Income position [Isenhart] through 2/15/09)
Applicants for At-Large Position: R.J. Sullivan, Thomas C. Wainwright
Applicant for Low/Moderate Income Position: Hillary A. Stubben
Electrical Code Board (One Journeyman/Maintenance position [Pfohl] through 5/21/08,
one At-Large position [Pregler] through 5/21/08, and two Electrical Background
positions [new] through 5/21/09)
Applicants: Bob Schmidt, Paul J. Uhlrich
Additional Applicant: Kevin Pfohl
TV Cable Teleprogramming Commission (one vacant term through 6/30/06 and one
vacant term through 6/30/07)
Applicant: Burton Everist
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. 605 Peru Road - Request to Rezone
Communication from Robert Clauer requesting that the rezoning of property located at
605 Peru Road be tabled.
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 605
Peru Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to LI Light Industrial District as
requested by Robert Clauer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table
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2. Roger Kunde/North End Wrecking - Request to Rezone (Tabled on February 20,
2006)
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 55
West 32nd Street from AG Agricultural District to HI Heavy Industrial District as
requested by Roger Kunde/North End Wrecking and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
Communication from Joseph J. Bitter, representing North End Wrecking, regarding the
requested rezoning.
Communication from Paul J. Uhlrich, 480 Olympic Heights Road, in opposition to the
proposed rezoning.
Communication from Hope Huseman submitting a petition in opposition to the proposed
rezoning for North End Wrecking.
Communication from Dan McDermott, McDermott Brothers Construction, in opposition
to the proposed rezoning.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying property located at 55 West 32nd Street from AG
Agricultural District to HI Heavy Industrial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Alta Vista / Carlotta Street Reconstruction Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the Alta Vista / Carlotta Street Reconstruction Project and City
Manager recommending approval of the plans and specifications and the Resolution of
Necessity.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for
the Alta Vista / Carlotta Streets Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
4. General Obligation Bonds - Stormwater Projects
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider issuing $2,900,000 in General
Obligation Bonds to support stormwater projects and City Manager recommending
approval to take additional action for the issuance.
RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to
exceed $2,900,000 General Obligation Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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5. General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds - Parking Ramp Restoration Projects
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider issuing $910,000 in General
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds to support restoration projects at the Locust Street
and Iowa Street Parking Ramps and City Manager recommending approval to take
additional action for the issuance.
RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to
exceed $910,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. General Obligation Bonds - Refunding of Balances
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider issuing $3,730,000 in General
Obligation Bonds to refund the outstanding balance on 2000 Series Band C bonds and
City Manager recommending approval to take additional action for the issuance.
RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to
exceed $3,730,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Sale of General Obligation Bonds (Not a Public Hearing)
City Manager recommending approval of the proceedings to set the date of ale of
General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $7,305,000.
RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series
2006A, General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2006B, and General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2006C, in the aggregate principal amount of
$7,305,000 and approving electronic bidding procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
1. River Pointe Development, LLC - Request to Rezone (First Reading on February
20, 2006; Second Reading on March 6, 2006)
Communication from Sister Margaret Ann Willging regarding the proposed development
on Kelly's Bluff.
Communication from Gene Tully requesting to address the City Council regarding the
River Pointe Development.
Communication from Francine Banworth requesting to address the City Council
regarding the River Pointe Development.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying property located at 600 Mazzuchelli Drive from R-2
Residential District to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a Planned
Residential designation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion A
2. Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #1
Community Development Advisory Commission recommending approval of Amendment
#1 to the Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Action Plan which would reduce funding for multiple
public service activities.
City Manager recommending approval of Amendment #1 to the Fiscal Year 2007
Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds by
reducing the Housing and Economic Development Programs and the Community
Partnership (cp2) Program.
RESOLUTION Approving Amendment 1 to the Fiscal Year 2007 (Program Year 2006)
Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. Speed Limit on Tanzanite Drive
Communication from Mert Atkinson, 1810 Amelia Drive, requesting that the speed limit
on Tanzanite Drive between Peru Road and John Deere Road be increased from 25
miles per hour to 35 miles per hour.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
4. City of Dubuque Audit Services
City Manager recommending that Eide Bailly LLP be retained as the City's auditing firm
for the next five fiscal years.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Hunting and Target Practice within City Limits (First Reading 3/6/06)
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Chapter 33, Offenses
and Miscellaneous Provisions, by adopting a new Section 33-17 Hunting Permitted,
allowing hunting and target practice within the corporate limits of the City under certain
conditions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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 )(clQl 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
March 16,2006
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