2 20 07 Agenda with Icons
ORDER OF ROLL CALL
FOR MEETING OF 2/20/07
LYNCH
MICHALSKI
BRAIG
BUOL
CLINE
CONNORS
JONES
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:00 P.M. – MUNICIPAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE RESPONSE
AND DEPLOYMENT STUDY
6:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
Response and
Deployment Study
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Reverend Jerry Oakland, St. Luke’s Methodist Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Professional Social Work Month (March 2007)
Richard Kautz Day (February 22, 2007)
Social Work MonthDick Kautz Day
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 1/22/07; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of
11/28/06 and 1/23/07; City Council of 2/5/07; Conference Board of 3/6/06 and 1/18/07;
Housing Commission of 1/23/07; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 2/7/07
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of January 29, 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
AirportACAAC - 11/28ACAAC - 1/23City CouncilConference Bd - 3/6Conference Bd - 1/
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HousingZoning Advisory
Commission
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs City of Dubuque, et al, Nationwide
Advantage Mortgage Company vs. City of Dubuque Housing Services Department, et
al; Jerry and Mary Donath for property damage; Evelyn Tharp for vehicle damage;
Joyce Marie Thurston for vehicle 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: Evelyn Tharp
for vehicle damage and Joyce Marie Thurston for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAP
3. Historic Preservation Commission
Communication from Robert McCoy submitting his resignation from the Historic
Preservation Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
McCoy Ltr
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4. Fifth Street (Alpine to Delhi Streets) Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Fifth Street (Alpine to Delhi Streets)
Reconstruction Project as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc., in the final contract
amount of $1,026,674.20 and approval of the final schedule of assessments.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Fifth Street (Alpine to Delhi Streets) Reconstruction
Project
RESOLUTION
Approving final estimate
RESOLUTION
Adopting the final assessment schedule for the Fifth Street (Alpine to
Delhi Streets) Reconstruction Project 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
5th Street - MVM 5th Street - Staff 5th Street - Final Schedule of 5th Street - Notice of
MemoMemoResolutionsAssessmentsFiling
5. Silver Oaks Estates
Communication from the Zoning Advisory Commission to the Dubuque County Zoning
Commission urging them to facilitate Royal Oaks Development in obtaining a secondary
emergency access to Silver Oaks Estates Subdivision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Silver Oaks - ZAC Ltr
6. Citizen Communication
Communication from Karl Stieglitz regarding the City’s snow removal policies.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Stieglitz Ltr
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7. National Park Service (NPS) Agreement – Preserve America Grant
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the National Park Service
(NPS) for a Preserve America Grant for the Dubuque History Trail, and a subgrantee
agreement with the Dubuque County Historical Society to provide the local match for
the grant.
RESOLUTION
Providing for an agreement with the National Park Service for Preserve
America Funds and a Subgrantee Agreement with Dubuque County Historical Society
for Dubuque History Trail
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
History Trail - MVM History Trail - Staff History Trail - NPS GrantSubgrantee Grant
MemoMemoResolution
8. Preserve America Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a $150,000 Preserve America grant
application for expansion of the Mines of Spain Interpretive Exhibit and Education
Program at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center.
RESOLUTION
Providing for an application to the National Park Service for preserve
America funds for Mines of Spain Interpretive Exhibit and Education Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
EB Lyons - MVM EB Lyons - Staff EP Lyons - EB Lyons - Grant Supplemental Mines of Spain Map
MemoMemoResolutionApplicationInformation
Mines of Spain Ltr to
City
9. Financial Advisory Services
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Public Financial Management
(PFM) to provide financial advisory services to the city of Dubuque in connection with
issuing bonds for future projects and/or bond refundings.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Financial Advisor - Financial Advisor - PFM Group - PFM Group - Fee PFM Group - Firm PFM Group -
MVM MemoStaff MemoProposalScheduleOverviewInterview Response
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10. 2006 Urban Revitalization Program Applications
City Manager recommending approval of 2006 Urban Revitalization Program
applications for residential property tax exemption.
RESOLUTION
Approving residential property tax exemption applications
submitted by property owners in recognized urban revitalization areas and
authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
UR Program - MVM UR Program - Staff UR Program -
MemoMemoResolution
11. Bunker Hill Golf Course Management Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the management agreement with G.M.S., Inc.,
(George Stephenson) for the Bunker Hill Golf Course for the period beginning March 1
through November 30, 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Bunker Hill - MVM Bunker Hill - Staff Golf Course Mgmt
MemoMemoContract
12. Miller-Riverview Park Management Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the management agreement with Pat
Felderman for Miller-Riverview Park from April 1 through November 1, 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Riverview Park - Riverview Park - Riverview Park
MVM MemoStaff MemoAgreement
13. Purchase of Replacement Dump Truck #2702
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a replacement dump truck by
the Public Works Department.
RESOLUTION
Approving the purchase of a dump truck to replace #2702
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
#2702 - MVM Memo#2702 - Staff Memo#2702 - Resolution#2702 - Bid
Summary
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14. Purchase of Replacement Refuse Collection Vehicle #3406
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a replacement refuse
collection vehicle by the Public Works Department.
RESOLUTION
Approving the purchase of a refuse collection vehicle to replace #3406
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
#3406 - MVM Memo#3406 - Staff Memo#3406 - Resolution#3406 - Bid
Summary
15. Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Grants
City Manager recommending approval of the submittal of two Iowa Governor’s Traffic
Safety Grant applications.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Safety Grant - MVM Safety Grants - Staff Safety Grant - 402 Safety Grant - 410
MemoMemoApplicationApplication
16. PEG Access Capital Grant Expenditure
City Manager recommending approval of the recommendation from the Cable TV
Teleprogramming Commission to approve two requests for funding from the Capital
Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PEG - MVM MemoPEG - Staff Memo
17. Aerial Orthophotography Project
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Aerial Services, Inc., for
completion of the Digital Orthophotography and Data Collection Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Aerial - MVM MemoAerial - Staff Memo
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18. Dubuque Industrial Center West – Seventh Addition
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Lot 1/Lot 2 of Dubuque
Industrial Center West – Seventh Addition.
RESOLUTION
Approving Plat of Survey of Dubuque Industrial Center West – Seventh
Addition
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
DICW - MVM MemoDICW - Staff MemoDICW - ResolutionDICW - Plat of
Survey
19. Port of Dubuque – Subdivision of Lot
City Manager recommending approval of the subdivision of a lot in the Port of Dubuque
to accommodate the sale of the former Adams Company building to Port of Dubuque
Adams Development, LLC to provide space for the Durrant Group.
RESOLUTION
Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 of 2 and Lot 2 of 2 of Adams
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Company’s 4 Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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RESOLUTION
Approving Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Adams Company’s 4
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Port of Dubuque - Port of Dubuque - Port of Dubuque - Port of Dubuque -
MVM MemoStaff MemoResolutionsPlats
20. University of Iowa College of Public Health
Communication from the University of Iowa College of Public Health confirming Public
Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan’s reappointment to the College of Public Health’s
Board of Advisors for a two-year term through December 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Un of Iowa Ltr
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21. Visioning Process for Washington Neighborhood – Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals
(RFP) for professional consulting services related to the Washington: Revitalize!
initiative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Visioning RFP - MVM Visioning RFP - Staff Vsioning Request for
MemoMemoProposals
22. Handan City People’s Government
Communication from Zhao Guoling, Mayor of Handan, China welcoming Mayor Roy D.
Buol to visit Handan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Handan Ltr
23. Four Mounds Archeological Survey
City Manager recommending approval of a $8,200 grant agreement with the State
Historical Society of Iowa for a Fiscal Year 2007 Certified Local Government (CLG)
grant to conduct the Phase I Four Mounds Archeological Investigation at the Four
Mounds Estate and recommends approval of a subgrantee agreement with the Four
Mounds Foundation.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing Grant Agreement for Archeological Investigation at Four
Mounds Estate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Four Mounds - MVM CLG - Staff MemoCLG - ResolutionSubgrantee CLG 2007 Grant
MemoAgreementAgreement
24. State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF) for Drinking Water Infrastructure Application
City Manager recommending approval to apply for State Revolving Loan Funds to fund
the Eagle Point Clear Well Reservoir Rehabilitation Project in place of GO Bond
financing.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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SRF - MVM MemoSRF - Staff MemoSRF - Exhibit #3SRF Loan Application
25. Lead Hazard Reduction Program
City Manager recommending temporary continuation of the City’s Lead Program even
though the City did not receive a continuation of the Federal grant supporting this
program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Lead Hazard - MVM Lead Hazard - Staff
MemoMemo
26. Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA)
City Manager recommending approval of the Expedited Informal Settlement Agreement
with Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
IOSHA - MVM MemoIOSHA - Staff MemoSettlement
Agreement
27. Homeowner Loan Programs in Washington Neighborhood
City Manager advising of pending amendments to current Housing Department loan
guidelines in order to promote homeownership in the Washington Neighborhood.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Homeowner - MVM Homeowner - Staff
MemoMemo
28. Signed Contracts
-- Lease Agreement between the City and Congressman Bruce Braley
-- Bee Branch Restoration Project – Phase I Contract
-- Contract with Arensdorf Construction for 2006 – 2007 Snow Removal
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Contract #1Contract #2Contract #3
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29. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Bonds #1
30. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted
and approval of the liquor license request of Gin Rickey’s, 1447 Central Avenue, for one
year annual license versus the six month license previously approved.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Molo Oil Company,
Dubuque Discount Gas (4110 Dodge Street) and Dubuque Discount Gas (2175 Central
Avenue
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License to BW Midway
Hotel/Hoffman House and Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Gin Rickey’s, Town Clock
Inn, Dubuque Mining Company, Hammerheads Bar and Billiards, Eagles Club and The
Clubhouse
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Gin Rickeys - MVM Gin Rickeys - Staff Licenses - MVM Licenses - Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2
MemoMemoMemoMemo
Police Reports
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Loras College – Request to Vacate and Purchase
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 5, 2007 to consider
a request from Loras College to vacate and purchase the alleys between Alta Vista
Street and North Booth Street from Loras Boulevard to Vernon Street.
RESOLUTION
Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 30A of Levens’
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/5/07
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Loras - MVM MemoLoras - Staff MemoLoras - ResolutionLoras - Vicinity Map/Loras Ltr & Exhibits
Plat
2. Residential Parking Permit District
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 5, 2007 to consider
a request to establish a Residential Parking Permit District on Phyllrich Drive between
Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive.
RESOLUTION
Setting a public hearing on establishing a Residential Parking Permit
District on Phyllrich Drive from Keystone Drive to Keymont Drive
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/5/07
RPPD - MVM MemoPhyllrich - Staff Phyllrich - ResolutionPhyllrich - Vicinity Phyllrich - Petition
MemoMap
3. Finley Home Addition – Request to Purchase
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 5, 2007 to consider
a request from Dennis Benda, representing The Finley Hospital, to purchase a portion
of Lot 25 of Finley Home Addition.
RESOLUTION
Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 1 of Finley Home
Addition No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/5/07
Finley - MVM MemoFinley - Staff MemoFinley - ResolutionFinley - Vicinity Map/Finley - Request Ltr
Plat
4. Third Street Water Tower Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 5, 2007 to consider
approval of a lease agreement with Iowa Communications and Technology Commission
of the State of Iowa (ICN) for the ICN building beneath the Third Street water tower.
RESOLUTION
Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by lease with the Iowa
Communications and Technology Commission of the State of Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Public Hearing 3/5/07
Lease - MVM MemoLease - Staff MemoLease - ResolutionLease Agreement
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5. Federal Building Rehabilitation Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Federal
Building Rehabilitation Project and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost be set for March 5, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Federal Building Renovation Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Federal Building Renovation Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Federal Building Renovation
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
3/5/07
Federal Bldg - MVM Federal Bldg - Staff Federal Bldg - Federal Bldg - Notice
MemoMemoResolutionsto Bidders
6. Historic Old Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Historic Old
Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project and that a public hearing on the
plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for March 5, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Historic Old Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement
Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Historic Old Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement
Project
RESOLUTION
of Necessity
RESOLUTION
Fixing date of hearing on Resolution of Necessity
RESOLUTION
Approving preliminary schedule of assessments
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Historic Old Main Street
Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
3/5/07
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Old Main - MVM Old Main - Staff Old Main - Old Main - Schedule
MemoMemoResolutionsof Assessments
7. Fifth Street Reconstruction – Alpine to Hill Streets Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Fifth Street
Reconstruction – Alpine to Hill Streets Project and that a public hearing on the plans
and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for March 5, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Fifth Street Reconstruction – Alpine to Hill Streets Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Fifth Street Reconstruction – Alpine to Hill Streets Project
RESOLUTION
of Necessity
RESOLUTION
Fixing date of hearing on Resolution of Necessity
RESOLUTION
Approving preliminary schedule of assessments
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Fifth Street Reconstruction –
Alpine to Hill Streets Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
3/5/07
5th Street - MVM 5th Street - Staff 5th Street - 5th Street - Schedule
MemoMemoResolutionsof Assessments
8. Fiscal Year 2008 Budget
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 8, 2007 to consider
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Program.
RESOLUTION
Setting the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget
for the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Setting the date for the public hearing on the Five Year Capital
Improvement Program fro Fiscal Years 2008 through 2012 for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
3/5/07
Budget - MVM MemoBudget - Staff MemoBudget - ResolutionsBudget - Public
Hearing Notice
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9. Expansion of Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Westmark Enterprises, Inc., and
Great River Technologies, LLC
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for April 2, 2007 to consider
approval of a Development Agreement with Walter Development LLC, who will be
constructing a 120,000 square foot distribution facility and office for Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company, Westmark Enterprises, Inc. and Great River Technologies, LLC.,
all related companies, on 13.915 acres in Dubuque Industrial Center West.
RESOLUTION
(1) Approving the minimum requirements, competitive criteria, and
offering procedures for the development of certain real property and improvements in
the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development Urban Renewal District; (2)
determining that the Development Agreement submitted by Walter Development, LLC,
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Westmark Enterprises, Inc., and Great River
Technologies, LLC satisfies the offering requirements with respect to the real property
and improvements and declaring the intent of the City Council to approve the
Development Agreement with Walter Development, LLC, Kendall/Hunt Publishing
Company, Westmark Enterprises, Inc., and Great River Technologies, LLC in the event
that no competing proposals are submitted providing for the sale of Lot 1 Dubuque
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Industrial Center West 7 Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof; and (3) soliciting competing proposals
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
4/2/07
Kendall/Hunt - MVM Kendall/Hunt - Staff Kendall/Hunt - Plat of Kendall/Hunt - Development
MemoMemoSurveyResolutionAgreement
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Community Development Advisory Commission (Two At-Large terms – terms of Giesen,
Maloy; one Housing Commission Representative term – vacant and one Low/Moderate
Income term all through February 2010)
Applicants:
Michael Gukeisen and Teresa Caldwell
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Community Development Advisory Commission (Two At-Large terms – terms of Giesen,
Maloy; one Housing Commission Representative term – vacant and one Low/Moderate
Income term all through February 2010)
Applicants:
Paula Maloy, SVM
Plumbing Board (Three 3-year terms through November 2009 – terms of Harris, Papin,
one vacancy; two 3-year terms through November 2008 – terms of Gonner, Willenborg)
Applicants:
Michael Swift (B.S. Vacancy), Dan Harris (At-Large), Harlan Willenborg, Paul
Papin, Stanley Gonner (Master Plumbers)
Electrical Code Board (One 3-year term through May 2008 – term of Pregler)
Applicant:
Ronald Mueller
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Bd and Comm ListOverview SheetCDAC Applications - CDAC ApplicationPlumbing Bd Elec Code Bd
NewApplicationsApplication
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Tanzanite Drive – Planned Unit Development District
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Ron Klein, Klein
Construction Company, to amend the PUD Planned Unit Development District on
Tanzanite Drive (Lot F of Emerald Acres No. 4) to allow 42 two-unit townhouses with
revised access and setbacks and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending denial.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by providing for the amendment of Ordinances No. 10-99, 96-02,
83-03 and 14-06, which adopted regulations for the Emerald Aces PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PR Planned Residential Designation and approving an
amended ordinance for the Emerald Acres PUD Planned Unit Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur with Denial; Motion B; Motion
A (Super Majority Vote)
Tanzanite - ZAC LtrTanzanite - Tanzanite - PicturesTanzanite - Staff Tanzanite - Tanzanite -
ApplicationReportOrdinanceOpposition Ltrs
Tanzanite - Previous Suggested Motion
ZAC Minutes
2. Subdivision Regulations – Text Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque
to amend Section 42-24-(a) Improvement Guarantees of the City of Dubuque
Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 42-24
Improvement Guarantees providing for the reduction of securities for public
improvements upon substantial completion of such improvements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Amendment - ZAC Text Amendment - Engineering Dept LtrProposed OrdinanceSuggested Motion
LtrStaff Memo
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3. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider an amendment of the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to include the
rehabilitation, restoration, and renovation of historic buildings for public and
governmental uses, including the Carnegie-Stout Public Library and the Former U.S.
Federal Building, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
District - MVM MemoDistrict - Staff MemoDistrict - ResolutionDowntown UR
Changes
Material from January 16, 2007 City Council Meeting
District - MVM MemoDistrict - Staff MemoDistrict - ResolutionDistrict - Public
Notice
4. Vacating Petition – Portion of Union Street South of Rush Street
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of a request from David L.
Clemens, representing Robert McClain, to vacate and purchase a portion of Union
Street south of Rush Street, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of proposed vacated portion of Union Street south of
Rush Street
RESOLUTION
Vacating a portion of Union Street south of Rush Street
RESOLUTION
Disposing of City interest in Lot 209A of Union Addition in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Union St - MVM Union St - Staff Union St -
MemoMemoResolutions
Material from February 5, 2007 City Council Meeting
Union St - MVM Union St - Staff Union St - Union St - Vicinity Union St - Plat of
MemoMemoResolutionsMapSurvey
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5. Heron Pond Tree Removal Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the Heron Pond Tree Removal Project and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to Top Grade Excavating in the amount of
$30,299.
RESOLUTION
Adopting plans and specifications
RESOLUTION
Awarding contract
RESOLUTION
Approving construction contract with Top Grade Excavating for the
Heron Pond Tree Removal Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Heron Pond - MVM Heron Pond - Staff Heron Pond -
MemoMemoResolutions
Material from January 16, 2007 City Council Meeting
Heron Pond - MVM Heron Pond - Staff Heron Pond -
MemoMemoResolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
to provide verbal update on activities of GDDC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Amendment to First Transit Contract (Tabled at the February 5, 2007 Meeting)
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the contract with First
Transit to expand their team in Dubuque from one to two positions to fill the vacant
Transportation Clerk position.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Second Amendment to the Management Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and First Transit
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Remove from Table; Adopt Resolution
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First Transit - MVM First Transit - Staff First Transit -
MemoMemoResolution
Material from February 5, 2007 Meeting
First Transit - Baker First Transit - MVM First Transit - Staff First Transit - First Transit LtrAmendment to Mgmt
LtrMemoMemoResolutionAgr
3. Silver Oaks Estate
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Silver
Oaks Estate as requested by Royal Oaks Development, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Silver Oaks - ZAC LtrRoyal Oaks - Royal Oaks - Royal Oaks - Aerial Royal Oaks - Staff
ApplicationPreliminary PlatMapReport
4. W.C. Stewart Construction, Inc. / Wayne Briggs Real Estate
Communication from Brian J. Kane, counsel for Messrs. Briggs and Stewart, requesting
that a public hearing be scheduled at the site of the W.C. Stewart Construction, Inc. /
Wayne Briggs real estate along Old Highway Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Kane Ltr
5. Construction Management Contract for Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp
City Manager recommending the selection of Conlon Construction as the Construction
Manager for the Port of Dubuque Public Parking Ramp project in the amount of
$535,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Mgmt Contract - Mgmt Contract -
MVM MemoStaff Memo
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6. Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to Chapter 44 of the Code of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article VII – Erosion and Sediment
Control (ESC).
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 44 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
adding a new Article VII, Erosion and Sediment Control, providing for the regulation of
land disturbing activity; establishing the requirements for a permit for such activity and
the procedures for monitoring such activity; and providing for violations and
enforcement of such requirements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
ESC - MVM MemoESC - Staff MemoESC - OrdinanceCity of Dubuque ESC NPDES Permit No. 2
Permit
IAMU Model MBI Model OrdinanceDraft ESC Ordinance Draft ESC Ordinance Contractor
Ordinanceto ESACto DevelopersWorkshop
7. Memorial Request
Communication from Jeffrey Mozena requesting City consideration of the construction
of a memorial, in partnership with his family, to Kris Ann Mozena McNamer at Eagle
Point Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
Mozena Ltr
8. 2011 Iowa League of Cities Conference
City Manager recommending that the City submit a bid for the 2011 Iowa League of
Cities Conference and Exhibit and that a City Council Member serve as the City’s
representative in planning the conference.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Council Appointment
Conference - MVM Conference - Staff Conference -
MemoMemoRequest for Proposals
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9. Iowa League of Cities
Communication from the Iowa League of Cities appointing Council Member Pat Cline to
serve as one of Iowa’s representatives on the Energy, Environment and Natural
Resources (EENR) Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
IA League of Cities
Ltr
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, Personnel Issue and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(i)(j) 2007
Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
February 15, 2007
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