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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, AUGUST 7,2006
INVOCATION
Reverend John Sorenson, Pastor of Lord of Life Lutheran Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Responsible Gaming Week (August 7 -11,2006)
Cory Bowman Week (August 23 - 28, 2006)
Tour De Dubuque Day (August 26, 2006)
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
Airport Commission of 7/9/06; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 5/23
and 6/12; City Council of 7/19; Housing Commission of 6/27; Housing Commission
Trust Fund Committee of 7/25; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 7/26;
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 7/19
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of July 5, 2006
Library Board ofTrustees Update of July 27, 2006
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission 53rd Quarterly Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Gary M. Blosch for property damage; Bernice M. Breitfelder for property damage; Milton
Ernst for property damage; Emily Freiburger for property damage; Barbara L. Hansen
for personal injury/vehicle damage; Ralph G. Hemesath for property damage; Cynthia
Henkel and Tracey Tittle for property damage; Gerald B. Hingtgen for vehicle
damage/personal injury; Jamie Lee Kremer for property damage; Leo Link for property
damage; Ricky Meyer for personal injury; Gerald Pickel for property damage; Barbara J.
Schnee for vehicle damage; Gary and Tina Smith for property damage; Laverne
Strohmeyer for property damage
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: City of Bellevue
for vehicle damage; Gary M. Blosch for property damage; Barbara L. Hanson for
personal injury/vehicle damage; Cynthia Henkel and Stacey Tittle for property damage;
Gerald Hingtgen for personal injury/property damage; Jane M. Jaeger for property
damage; Robert Kaesbauer for property damage; Leo Link for property damage; Ricky
Meyer for personal injury; Gerald F. Pickel for property damage; Michael Rooney for
property damage; Michael Skahill for property damage; Laverne Strohmeyer for
property damage; Bernice M. Breitfelder for property damage; Ralph G. Hemesath for
property damage; Jamie Lee Kremer for property damage; Barbara J. Schnee for
vehicle damage; and Gary and Tina Smith for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Dubuque Bank and Trust
Communication from Nelson Klavitter, Dubuque Bank and Trust, requesting voluntary
annexation of property located at 2690 Rockdale Road into the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
4. Requests to Purchase
Communication from Stephen J. Schmall, Loras College, requesting to purchase a
portion of a City-owned alley abutting their property.
Communication from KC Jones, Airgas-North Central, Inc., requesting to purchase a
portion of Kerper Boulevard as it abuts property being purchased at 2240 Kerper
Boulevard.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
5. 2007 Fireworks Display
Request of the Dubuque Jaycees, KDTH, KATF, KGRR and The River to conduct a
fireworks display on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 on Volunteer Road between Hawthorne and
Lime, with a rain date of July 4,2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Department of the Army
Communication from the Department of the Army advising of public meetings to be held
by the Mississippi River Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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7. Certified Local Government (CLG) Program Grant Application
City Manager recommending support for an application to the State Historical Society of
Iowa for a Fiscal Year 2007 Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant to conduct a
Phase I Four Mounds Archeological Investigation.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the submission of an application for Certified Local
Government (CLG) program funding to conduct a Phase I Archeological Investigation at
Four Mounds Estate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
8. Emergency Preparedness and Security Information
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution providing for the confidentiality of
emergency preparedness information and security procedures where, if disclosed, could
reasonably be expected to jeopardize the safety of City employees, visitors, persons, or
property.
RESOLUTION Adopting a Security Information Policy for the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. Engineering Services Contract Award for the Clear Well/Baffling Rehabilitation
Project
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., to
provide engineering services for the Clear Well/Baffling Rehabilitation Project in the
amount of $62,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) Loan - Sedgwick CMS
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of a CEBA Loan Agreement by
and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Sedgwick CMS and the
City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a Community Economic Betterment
Account Loan Agreement for One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) with
Sedgwick CMS
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
11. Handan City
Communication from Ding Ynghui, Vice-Mayor of Handan City, thanking the City of
Dubuque for the hospitality received during their recent visit and inviting the Mayor and
City Council to Handan City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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12. Sisters of St. Francis
Communication from the Sisters of St. Francis requesting that the City Council develop
a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Legislative Communications
Communication to local legislators in appreciation of their vote against efforts to
override Governor Vilsack's veto of HF 2351 regarding the use of eminent domain.
Communication to Senator Tom Harkin and Senator Charles Grassley expressing
opposition to H.R. 5252, the Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunity Reform
Act (ATOR).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Community Health Center
City Manager recommending approval of the payment of $250,000 in support of the
Community Health Center as authorized through the Fiscal Year 2007 budget.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the distribution of $250,000 to the Tri-State Community
Health Center in Dubuque for capital and equipment funding
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Resignation of Andrea Bixler from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Worker's Compensation Claim
City Manager recommending settlement of the worker's compensation claim of Brian
Cortez.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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17. Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) Loan - Kunkel Bounds &
Associates, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of a CEBA Loan Agreement by
and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Kunkel Bounds &
Associates, Inc. and the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a Community Economic Betterment
Account Loan Agreement for Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) with Kunkel
Bounds & Associates, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
18. Purchase of Property - 1731 Elm Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property located at 1731 Elm
Street to be used for construction of additional parking at the new Community Health
Center.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 1731 Elm Street in the
City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
19. Unified Development Code (UDC) Consultant Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the contract with JEO Consulting Group, Inc.,
the consultant selected for the preparation of a Unified Development Code for the City
of Dubuque, in the amount of $119,850.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Comprehensive Plan Update
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission submitting the July 2006 Report on the
Comprehensive Plan Update process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
21. City Development Board
Communication from Steven R. McCann, City Development Board Administrator,
advising that the Board will consider the City of Dubuque's voluntary annexation request
for property owned by Motor City LLC, John and Sally Jo Herrig, and Dean and Patricia
Butler at the August 9, 2006 City Development Board meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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22. Prosperity Eastern Iowa Marketing Efforts
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with ECIA to assist in funding a
collaborative marketing effort by Prosperity Eastern Iowa to promote economic
development opportunities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Transportation Planner - ECIA Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with ECIA to assist in funding a
part-time transportation planner to primarily provide traffic and transportation planning
for the City of Dubuque Engineering Department and Planning Services Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Subdivision of Lot - Conlon Johnson Development LLC
City Manager recommending approval to subdivide Parcel F adjacent to the Dubuque
Technology Park to accommodate the development plans submitted by Conlon John
Development, LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 of F and Lot 2 of F in Dubuque
Technology Park in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Dubuque Technology Park No.2 in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
25. Subdivision of Lot - First Supply, LLC
City Manager recommending approval to subdivide Lot 3 in the Dubuque Industrial
Center West 5th Addition to accommodate First Supply LLC's need for a five acre
expansion site.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 of 3 and Lot 2 of 3 Dubuque Industrial
Center West 5th Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
8/21/06
26. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager submitting the Finance Department Quarterly Investment Report for the
period of April 1 through June 30, 2006.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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27. Installation of Street Lights - 1105 Locust Street
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the installation of restored
antique street lights in the City right-of-way abutting 1105 Locust Street as requested by
Dave Stuart.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
28. Fire Training Facility - Connection Charge
City Manager recommending approval of the payment of the $4,659.70 sanitary sewer
connection fee for the Dubuque County Emergency Responder Training Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
29. State of Iowa Press Release
Press release issued by the State of Iowa recognizing the City of Dubuque Housing
Department for their efforts to develop or preserve independent living units to ensure
people with disability have access to housing in our community.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
30. Improvement Contracts I Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- Grand River Center Fountain Sign Rehabilitation Project
-- Five Flags Arena Fall Protection Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
31. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of two renewal permits to sell cigarettes and
cigarette papers within the City limits
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class HC" Liquor License to Choo Choo
Charlies, Bell Tower Productions and Players Sports Bar
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Conlon Johnson Development LLC Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 21, 2006 to
consider approval of a Development Agreement and selling 4.694 acres of land in
Dubuque Technology Park to Conlon Johnson Development LLC for construction of a
22,000 square foot office building.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and fixing
the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the
proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Conlon Johnson
Development LLC, and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
8/21/06
2. US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Improvements Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the US 20
(Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Improvements Project and that a public hearing be
set for September 5, 2006.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
9/5/06
3. Loras Boulevard Traffic Signalization Replacement Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Loras
Boulevard Traffic Signalization Replacement Project and that a public hearing be set for
September 5, 2006.
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
9/5/06
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4. Expansion of First Supply LLC
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for September 18, 2006 to
consider selling five acres of land in Dubuque Industrial Center West to First Supply
LLC to construct a 30,000 square foot distribution warehouse.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate, setting a
time and place for hearing on a Development Agreement relating thereto with First
Supply LLC, and providing for the public of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
9/18/06
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (One 1-year youth term - term of
Miller)
Applicant: Claire Miller
Housing Advisory Trust Fund Committee (One 3-year at-large term through 8/17/09-
term of Hingtgen)
Applicant: Doris M. Hingtgen
Housing Commission (Three 3-year at-large terms through 8/17/09 - terms of
Culbertson, Holz and Grant and one 3-year Section 8 term through 8/17/09 - term of
Plein)
At-Large Applicants: Dorothy A. Culbertson, Jim Holz
Section 8 Applicant: John J. Plein
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Residential Parking Permit District - Vizaleea 1 Keymont Street
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request to form a Residential
Parking Permit District in the Vizaleea / Keymont Street area and City Manager
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
adopting a new Section 32-401 providing for the designation of Vizaleea Drive from
Pennsylvania Avenue to Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive from Keyway Drive to its
westerly terminus as a Residential Parking Permit District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Cedar Street and Dog Track Wastewater Pumping Stations Improvement Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the Cedar Street and Dog Track Wastewater Pumping Stations
Improvement Project and City Manager recommending approval and award of the
contract to Portzen Construction, in the amount of $1,400,000, with the possibility of a
$100,000 deduction in the contract price for an alternative pump selection.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract
RESOLUTION Approving construction contract with Portzen Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
3. National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Expansion Project I Former
Adams Company Building Re-Roof and Structural Repairs Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Expansion
Project I Former Adams Company Building Re-Roof and Structural Repairs Project and
City Manager recommending approval and further recommending that all bids be
rescinded and the project re-advertised with award of the contract on August 21 , 2006.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Rejecting the contract bid proposals for the National Mississippi River
Museum and Aquarium Expansion Project, Former Adams Company Building Re-Roof
and Structural Repairs (EDA Project No. 05-01-03816) and ordering that the project be
re-bid
RESOLUTION Ordering bids for the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Expansion Project, Former Adams Company Building Re-Roof and Structural Repairs
(EDA Project No. 05-01-03816)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Sidewalk Installation Delay Request
City Manager recommending that the request of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lombardi, 948
Spires Drive, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soens, 978 Spires Drive, to delay the
installation of new public sidewalk ion the Knight Court side of their property be
approved and that the City's sidewalk policy be amended.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2. Liquor License - Gin Rickey's
City Manager recommending that the liquor license for Gin Rickey's be approved for a
period of six months.
RESOLUTION Granting a six-month Class "C" Liquor License to Gin Rickey's
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. Dubuque Screw Products, Inc.
City Manager submitting a request from Dubuque Screw Products, Inc. to assign the
Purchase Agreement, but not the Development Agreement, approved by the City
Council on June 19, 2006 to Beck Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
4. Fiscal Year 2007 Dubuque County REAP Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's update of the FY 2007
Dubuque County REAP Plan, submittal of the FY 2007 REAP grant application of
$200,000 for the Trolley Line Trail at Eagle Point Park and appointment of a City
Council representative (currently Council Member Joyce Connors) to the REAP
Committee.
RESOLUTION Authorizing a REAP Grant Application to the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources for Trolley Line Trail
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Council
Appointment
5. Iowa League of Cities' Legislative Issues Survey
City Manager recommending approval of the City's response to the Iowa League of
Cities' Legislative Issues Survey.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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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)O) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
August 3, 2006
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