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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006
INVOCATION
Reverend Jerry E. Oakland, Pastor of St. Luke's United Methodist Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Arts and Humanities Month (October, 2006)
Make a Will Month (October, 2006)
Week without Violence (October 15 - 21, 2006)
Trick or Treat Night (October 31, 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
Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 7/12; Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of
8/8; City Council of 9/18; Civil Service Commission of 8/16 and 9/1; Enterprise Zone
Commission of 9/18; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 9/5; Historic
Preservation Commission of 9/21; Housing Commission of 8/22; Human Rights
Commission of 8/14; Transit Board of Trustees of 9/14; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
8/24
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of 8/21,8/29,8/30, and 9/5
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Karen Brokus for personal injury; Lisa Fuller for property damage; Linda L. and Zachary
D. Lanham for property damage; Ferd A. Nesler vs. City of Dubuque for vehicle
damage; Patricia A. Ralston for personal injury; Karia Riedl (Progressive Insurance -
Ashley Wilkeson) 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: Karen Brokus
for personal injury, Lisa Fuller for property damage, Linda and Zachary D. Lanham for
property damage; Patricia A. Ralston for personal injury, and Karia Riedl (Progressive
Insurance - Ashley Wilkeson) for personal injury
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the positions of Account Clerk I,
Firefighter, and Transit Dispatcher/Scheduler.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
4. Five Flags Arena Fall Protection Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Five Flags Arena Fall Protection Project
as completed by Hy-Safe Technology in the final contract amount of $85,573.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
5. Purchase of Property at 2104 Kniest Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2104 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2104 Kniest Street in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
6. Purchase of Property at 2307 Prince Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2307 Prince Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2307 Prince Street in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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7. Purchase of Property at 2305 Prince Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2305 Prince Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2305 Prince Street in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
8. Main Street Challenge Grant - Step by Step
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support for Dubuque Main Street,
Ltd. funding of Step by Step.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Human Rights Commission
Communication from James L. Jarrard, Chair of the Human Rights Commission,
thanking the City Council for supporting the Human Rights Commission accessibility
goal.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Health Choices Administrative Services Fee
City Manager recommending approval of the administrative services fee presented by
Health Choices for the City's health insurance plan effective July 1, 2006 through June
30, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Airport Commission
Communication from Eric R. Savage thanking the City Council for the opportunity to
apply for the Dubuque Airport Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Flexsteel Drainage Improvement Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a modification to the terms for the operation
and maintenance agreement for the Flexsteel flood contract system established in 1992
between Flexsteellndustries, Dubuque County, and the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving the Second Amendment to the Flexsteel Drainage
Improvement Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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13. Acceptance of Warranty Deed
City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of a warranty deed from
Dubuque Bank and Trust for construction of an additional eastbound lane on Asbury
Road west of the Northwest Arterial
RESOLUTION Accepting a conveyance of property (Lot A of Lot 1 of Holliday Addition in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. West 32nd Street Detention Pond - Acceptance of Warranty Deeds
City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of two warranty deeds for
purchases necessary for the improvements to the West 32nd Street Detention Pond.
RESOLUTION Accepting a conveyance of property (Lot 2 of Gillespie's Third Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa)
RESOLUTION Accepting a conveyance of property (Lot A of Lot B of Sullivan's Second
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. University Avenue Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending approval of the final schedule of assessments for the
University Avenue Reconstruction project.
RESOLUTION Adopting the final assessment schedule for the University Avenue
Reconstruction Project from Delhi to Alta Vista and the University Avenue Patching
Project from Alta Vista to Spruce Street 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 Resolution
16. Resolution of Support - Dubuque County Friends of Extension
RESOLUTION Of support for Public Measure D.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
17. Community Economic Betterment Account Application (CEBA)
City Manager recommending approval to submit a Community Economic Betterment
Account (CEBA) program application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development
on behalf of Cottingham and Butler, Inc.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of a Community Economic Betterment Account
(CEBA) Application on behalf of Cottingham and Butler, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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18. Dubuque Screw Products, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the Assignment of Right to Purchase Property
Under Development Agreement from Dubuque Screw Products, Inc. to Michael R.
Scherr, President of Dubuque Screw Products, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Request to Purchase Property
Communication from Joseph J. Bitter, representing Roger Kunde and North End
Wrecking, Inc., requesting to purchase a portion of City-owned property located
adjacent to North End Wrecking.
Communication from Jay and JoAnn Roussel requesting to purchase the City-owned
alley on Lois Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
20. National Incident Management System (NIMS)
City Manager recommending approval of the City's compliancy with the National
Incident Management System (NIMS).
RESOLUTION Adopting a National Incident Management System Policy for the City of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
21. Rotary Club of Dubuque
Application of the Rotary Club of Dubuque to transfer their liquor license from the Grand
Opera House at 135 West ath Street to 1000 Jackson Street on October 14, 2006.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Business License Refund
Request of Marsha Saunders, The Water Hole, for a refund of her liquor license in the
amount of $633.75.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Improvement Contracts I Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- Cedar Street and Dog Track Lift Station Improvements Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Signed Contracts
-- Postage Machine Lease Agreement
-- Weather Monitoring, Forecasting and Notification Service
-- aoo MHZ Radio Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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25. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Aldi #30, 5-Point
Mart and Puff n Snuff
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Clarke
College; Special Class "C" Liquor License to Grape Harbor, and a Class "B" Wine
Permit to Aldi #30
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Vacating Petition - River Front Subdivision No.3
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 16, 2006 to
consider a request from Airgas North Central, Inc. (Airgas) to vacate a portion of Kerper
Boulevard that abuts the existing Airgas facility at 2240 Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION Of intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 1A, Block 6, River
Front Subdivision NO.3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
10/16/06
2. Crescent Community Health Center Parking Lot Construction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Community
Health Center Parking Lot Construction Project and setting a public hearing for
November 6, 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
10/16/06
3. Villa Street Retaining Wall - Ornamental Railing Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Villa Street
Retaining Wall - Ornamental Railing Project and setting a public hearing for November
6, 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
11/6/06
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4. Eagle Point Bluff Scaling and Tree Removal Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Eagle Point
Bluff Scaling and Tree Removal Project and setting a public hearing for November 6,
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
11/6/06
5. 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 November 6, 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
11/6/06
6. City Hall - First Floor Restroom Remodel Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the City Hall -
First Floor Restroom Remodel Project and setting a public hearing for November 6,
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
11/6/06
7. Schmitt Memorial Concrete Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Schmitt
Memorial Concrete Project and setting a public hearing for November 6, 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
11/6/06
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8. University Avenue Embankment Stabilization Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the University
Avenue Embankment Stabilization Project and setting a public hearing for November 6,
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
11/6/06
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission (Three 3-year terms through 6/30/09 - Term of
Tigges and two vacancies)
Applicant: Jennifer Tigges
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the first amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2007 budget and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2006
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
2. Eagle Point Park Roofing Projects
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on the adoption of the plans and specifications
for the Eagle Point Park Roofing Projects and City Manager recommending award of
the contract to Kluck Construction, Inc. in the amount of $41,170.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Awarding contract
RESOLUTION Approving construction contract with Kluck Construction, Inc. for the
Eagle Point Park Roofing Projects
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Council Chambers
City Manager requesting that the Mayor and two City Council Members serve on the
committee that will deal with the specific design criteria for the Council Chambers in the
Federal Building.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
2. Code of Ordinances Revisions
City Manager recommending approval of proposed changes to Chapter 31 - Licenses
and Miscellaneous Regulations and Chapter 35 - Peddlers and Transient Merchants of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances.
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
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1 )(c)(j) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
September 28, 2006
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