Minutes_City Council Proceedings 3 17 14CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on March 17, 2014 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, Assistant City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call at 5:34 p.m. and stated this is a special session of the City
Council called for the purpose of conducting a work session on the status of Greyhound
racing legislation.
WORK SESSION
Status of Greyhound Racing Legislation
Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Mystique Casino President/CEO Jesus
Aviles, Dubuque Racing Association Board Member Rick Dickinson, and
CEO/COO/President of Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Molly Grover provided a
slide presentation on the status of Greyhound racing legislation. Topics included:
• Racing history
• Legislative status
• Business Case
• Glossary of Terms
• History of track racing; Dubuque and nationally
• Purse from live handle and percent of handle
• Casino purse supplement
• Additional Cost to Operations
• Net income/loss from Greyhound operations
• Opportunity costs
• Charitable Distribution vs. Supplemental Purse
• Contributions to City
• Memorandum of Understanding with Machinists Union
• Purse payment by state and recipients
• Impact on Jobs and charitable contributions
The City Council had discussion with the presenters following the presentation.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 17, 2014 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, Assistant City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PROCLAMATION(S)
Autism Awareness Month (April 2014) was accepted by Mary Santjer, 2955 Arbor
Hills Drive.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Connors. Item #17 Progressive Processing, LLC
— 2nd Amendment to Development Agreement was pulled for separate discussion at the
request of the City Manager. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of 2/24; Cable TV
Commission of 1/8, Community Development Advisory Commission of 2/19; City
Council Proceedings of March 3 and 5; Civil Service Commission of 2/26; Historic
Preservation Commission of 2/20; Library Board of Trustees of 1/23 and 2/6; Library
Board of Trustees Report of 2/27; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/29;
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission of 2/10, Zoning Advisory Commission of
3/5; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of February 17, 18, 20, and 24;
Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended 1/31.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Ainsley Billesbach for vehicle damage, Kimberly
Bradley for personal injury, Nikolas Britton vs. City of Dubuque for malpractice
allegation, Joseph Jacobsmeier for property damage, Janann Oertel for property
damage, Premier Linen for property damage, Joan Reimer for property damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the City Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: 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: Ainsley Billesbach for vehicle damage, Kimberly Bradley for personal
injury, Nikolas Britton for malpractice allegation, Barbara Erickson for personal injury,
Wayne Heim for vehicle damage, Julie Houselog for vehicle damage, Miguel Jackson
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for vehicle damage, Joseph Jacobsmeier for property damage, Michael Mahoney/State
Farm for vehicle damage, Janann Oertel for property damage, Premier Linen for
property damage, Joan Reimer for property damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and concurred.
4. Site Selection Magazine - Dubuque Business Growth and Expansion Projects:
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation submitting information and an article from
Site Selection Magazine referencing Dubuque's top metro ranking for 14 business
growth and expansion projects. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
5. AmeriCorps VISTA Project Application: City Manager recommending approval of
an AmeriCorps VISTA Project Application e -filed with the Corporation of National and
Community Service for four VISTA positions to assist with the third grade reading
initiative. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
6. Final Plat - Mt. Vernon Court: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the Final Plat for Mt. Vernon Court, Plat 2. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 72-14 Approving the Final Plat Mount
Vernon Court Plat 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
7. Final Plat - Dubuque Harbor Company Addition: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the Final Plat for Dubuque Harbor Company Addition. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 73-14 Approving the
Final Plat of Lot 4A, Lot 4B, and Lot 4C, Block 1 of Dubuque Harbor Company Addition
to the city of Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted.
8. Property Acquisition - 460 E. 18th Street: City Manager recommending approval to
acquire 460 E. 18th Street from Phillip L. Mihalakis and Steven M. Lampe, partners in
Marde Enterprises as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 74-14 Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Phil L. Mihalakis
and Steven M. Lampe, D/B/A Marde Enterprises, in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
9. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Cooperative Agreement for Primary
Road Project: City Manager recommending approval of the Iowa Department of
Transportation Cooperative Agreement for Primary Road Project for the White Street
HMA Resurfacing with Milling Project, from 11th to 21st Street. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 75-14 Approving the Iowa
Department of Transportation Cooperative Agreement for Primary Road Project
(Agreement No. 2014-16-271) for the White Street HMA Resurfacing With Milling
Project, from 11th to 21 st Street was adopted.
10. SW Arterial Supplemental Agreement No. 13: City Manager recommending
approval of the Consultant Professional Services Supplemental Agreement with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to include the completion of right-of-way property
acquisition for the Southwest Arterial Project, subject to the concurrence of the Iowa
Department of Transportation. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
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Resolution No. 76-14 Approving the Consultant Professional Services -Supplemental
Agreement No. 13 between AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and the City of Dubuque
for the completion of right-of-way property acquisition for the Southwest Arterial Project
was adopted.
11. Circles® USA Contract: City Manager recommending approval of a contract with
Circles® USA for consulting services for the Circles Initiative for the contract year April
1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
12. Collective Bargaining Agreement - Teamsters Local 120: City Manager
recommending approval of a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the
Teamsters Local Union No. 120. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 77-14 Approving the agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and the Teamsters Local Union No. 120 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
agreement was adopted.
13. Collective Bargaining Agreement - Teamsters Local Union 120 (Bus Operators):
City Manage recommending approval of a three-year collective bargaining agreement
with the Teamsters Local Union No. 120 (Bus Operators). Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 78-14 Approving the agreement between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Teamsters Local Union No. 120 (Bus Operators)
and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement was adopted.
14. Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail LWCF Grant Application: City Manager recommending
approval to submit a 2014 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant
application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Phase 4 of the Iowa 32
Bike/Hike Trail. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
79-14 Authorizing LWCF Grant Application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources
for Phase 4 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail was adopted.
15. Swift Water Adventure Tours - Docking Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a docking agreement with Swift Water Adventure Tours to embark and
disembark passengers at the Port of Dubuque Marina. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
16. Global Green USA Partnership Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a Partnership Agreement between Global Green USA and the City of
Dubuque to collaborate on advancing the City of Dubuque's sustainability goals and
objectives through the delivery of technical assistance funded by a grant from the
Environmental Protection Agency's Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities
Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
17. Progressive Processing, LLC - 2nd Amendment to Development Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the 2nd Amendment to the Development
Agreement with Progressive Processing, LLC, in order to provide an additional two
years of TIF extended over the course of five years (at 40% per year), with the
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requirement of the addition of 91 jobs. Motion by Jones to receive and file, approve the
recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 80-14 Approving the Second Amendment to
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Progressive
Processing, LLC. City Manager Van Milligen provided explanatory information and an
updated memorandum. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
18. TriState Quality Metals, LLC - Contract Amendment No. 1: City Manager
recommending approval of a Contract Amendment and Assignment to the existing
Economic Development Assistance Contract by TriState Quality Metals, LLC, the City of
Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, allowing Wilming
Investments, LLC to be included as a party to the agreement. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 81-14 Authorizing the execution
of a Contract Amendment and Assignment to the Economic Development Assistance
Contract by Tristate Quality Metals, LLC, the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority was adopted.
19. Dubuque Terminals, Inc. - Amended and Restated Dove Harbor Lease
Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement with Dubuque Terminals, Inc. to incorporate changes in the lease rate and
leasable area, as well as to align terms with the existing Gavilon Grain, LLC lease in
Dove Harbor. Upon motion the documents were receive and filed and Resolution No.
82-14 Approving an amended and restated lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Dubuque Terminals, Inc. in Dove Harbor was adopted.
20. Fiscal Year 2015 Utility User Fees and Rates Brochure: City Manager
transmitting a brochure regarding Fiscal Year 2015 utility user fees and rates that is
being distributed with City utility bills beginning with the March mailing cycle. Upon
motion the document was received and filed.
21. Green Alley Program Brochure: City Manager submitting the Green Alley
Program brochure being mailed to affected property owners that provides information
on green alleys and the Bee Branch Flood Mitigation Project. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
22. Mediacom Communications Company: Correspondence from Mediacom
Communications Company advising the City of changes in programming and to digital
and high definition channels on or about April 15 and 22, 2014. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
23. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders — Bar -X: City
Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an
alcohol compliance violation for Bar -X, 2616 Windsor Avenue. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
24. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
liquor, beer, and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 83-14 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine
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permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and
License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine
Licenses and Permits was adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
1. HMA Resurfacing Project - White Street from 11th Street to 21st Street: City
Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the White Street
HMA Resurfacing with Milling Project from 11th Street to 21st Street, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for April 7, 2014. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 84-14 Preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the
advertisement for bids was adopted was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting
to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 7, 2014 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their application to the
following boards/commissions:
1. Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission: One, 3 -year term through
February 1, 2017 (Vacant term of Filimonenko). Applicant: Richard Van Iten, 3273
Bittersweet Ln. Mr. Van Iten spoke in support of his appointment.
Appointments to the following commission to be made at this meeting:
2. Housing Commission: One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2016 (Vacant term of
Root). Applicant: David Wall, 333 W. 17th St., Apt. #19. Motion by Braig to appoint
David Wall the a 3 -year term through August 17, 2016. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried. 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Sale of Property at 2250 Washington: City Manager recommending re -approval of
a resolution and re -setting a public hearing for April 7, 2014, for the purpose of
disposing of City -owned real estate at 2250 Washington Street to Jodie L. Evans.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 92-14
Resolution of Intention to dispose of City -owned property, specifically, Lot 1 Bee Branch
Sub. No. 9 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof — 2250
Washington Street setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
April 7, 2014 in the Historic Federal Building. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
SUSPEND THE RULES
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
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Council on the following items.
2. Request to Amend Institutional District - University of Dubuque: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by the University of
Dubuque, 2255 Bennett Street, to amend the ID Institutional District on not needing a
privacy fence between 2224 Grace Street and 2255 Bennett Street and the Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending denial. Mayor Buol stated that as Director of
Grounds Maintenance for the University of Dubuque, he would recuse himself from the
issue despite being advised by the City Attorney that there was no conflict of interest.
Mayor Buol left the meeting at 6:43 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Resnick in the chair.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and concur with the denial of a
proposed ordinance amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by Providing for the Approval of an Amended Campus
Development Plan for the University of Dubuque ID Institutional District to Allow
Removal of a Privacy Fence Between 2224 Grace Street and 2255 Bennett Street.
Seconded by Connors. Jim Steiner, Director of Finance for the University of Dubuque
reported on the history of the initial project requiring the fence and addressed issues
raised by the Hoppmann family, which owns 2224 Grace Street. Planning Services
Laura Carstens provided staff report. Jean Hoppmann 2324 N. Menomonee River
Parkway, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment and provided a response on
behalf of the Hoppmann family. Jim Hoppmann, 764 Coty Drive, spoke in opposition to
the amendment. Mr. Steiner provided a rebuttal. Motion to concur with the denial carried
6-0 with Mayor Buol having recused himself. Mayor Buol returned to the meeting at 7:50
p.m.
3. SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 2: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 Project and adoption of the Resolution of
Necessity and the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for this project, and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 85-14 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 Project; Resolution No. 86-14
Resolution with Respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the
SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 Project; and Resolution No. 87-14 Approving Schedule of
Assessments and estimate of total cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 Project.
Seconded by Braig. Jacob Long, 4604 Cardinal Drive spoke in opposition to the project
on behalf of residents of 1624 Rhomberg Avenue and distributed a handout of photos.
City Engineer Jon Dienst responded to questions from City Council relative to the
photos. Motion carried 7-0.
4. SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 3: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the
estimated cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 Project and adoption of the Resolution
of Necessity and the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for this project, and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 88-14 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 Project; Resolution No. 89-14 with
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respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the SRF Green
Alley Bid Set 3 Project; and Resolution No. 90-14 Approving Schedule of Assessments
and estimate of total cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 Project. Seconded by
Jones. Civil Engineer Jon Dienst responded to questions from City Council relative to
the average monthly assessment per home prior to the application of any financial
assistance. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Request to Rezone - 2497 Jackson Street: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request by David Link to rezone property at 2497 Jackson Street
from R -2A Alternate Two -Family Residential to C-4, Downtown Commercial Zoning
District and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval subject to
prohibiting any outdoor storage. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage
at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended.
Seconded by Resnick. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff
report and clarified that the exception does not include licensed, operable vehicles.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 24-14
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, by Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located at 2497 Jackson Street
from R -2A Alternate Two -Family Residential District to C-4 Downtown Commercial
District with Conditions. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
6. TriState Quality Metals - Development Agreement and Disposal of Real Estate:
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider action on a Development
Agreement between and among the City of Dubuque, Wilming Investments, LLC and
TriState Quality Metals, LLC providing for the sale of real estate and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 91-14 Approving a Development Agreement with Wilming Investments,
LLC and Tristate Quality Metals LLC providing for the sale of Lot 3 of Dubuque
Industrial Center South First Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Lynch.
Motion carried 7-0.
7. Bishop Block - Disposal of Real Estate: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider approval of disposal of the alley behind lower Main Street from
Locust Street Connector to West First Street and portion of West First Street via Quit
Claim Deed to Bishop's Block Limited Partnership and the City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 93-14 Disposing of an Interest in City -owned real property by Quit Claim Deed to
Bishop's Block Limited Partnership. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider final approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center Project and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 94-14 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
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estimated cost for Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Pre -Annexation Requirement Waiver Request - Jon Luckstead Plat: City Manager
recommending that a pre -annexation agreement be required for property at 10496
Ironwood Drive, which lies along U.S. Highway 61/151 and is adjacent to the Dubuque
city limits. Correspondence from Jon Luckstead requesting the City Council support his
request for a waiver and to address the City Council. Motion by Braig to receive and file
the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick. Mr.
Luckstead, 3042 Echo Hills Drive, Bellevue, addressed the City Council about his
concerns with the agreement, the details regarding future assessments, its potential for
preventing the sale of the property. City Manager Van Milligen stated that any
assessments would be identical to any other property owner and that transitional
property tax rates are extended to annexed properties. Planning Services Laura
Carstens and Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell responded to questions from the
City Council stating that the action of subdividing the lot triggered the annexation
agreement as part of the city/county fringe area policy and that the agreement applies to
both parcels. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Pre -Annexation Requirement Waiver Request - Loras Pape Plat: City Manager
recommending that a pre -annexation agreement be required for property at 10593 Lake
Eleanor Road, which lies along U.S. Highway 61/151 and is adjacent to the Dubuque
city limits. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Assistant City Attorney Maurenn Quann
reiterated that the whole parcel is bound by the agreement. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Regulation of Payday Lenders: City Manager transmitting information on possible
zoning regulations for payday lenders in response to a request by the City Council on
November 18, 2013. Restated motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
request staff to schedule a work session. Seconded by Connors. City Council asked
that the work session include the current meeting's information, maps of locations and
distances/proximities, Information from the League of Women Voters, petition from the
Franciscans, best practices of other comparable cities, and a payday loan business
representative. Other suggestions from Council can be submitted to the City Manager.
Citizen input can be submitted to the City Clerk. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Code of Ordinances Amendments - Title 16 Historic Preservation Demolition
Review: Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of amendments to
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 to provide uniform criteria and
regulations for demolition review in historic and conservation districts. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
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meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried
7-0. Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of:
Ordinance No. 25-14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified
Development Code, Chapter 10 Historic Preservation Commission Applications and
Procedures, Section 6 Identification and Designation of Landmarks, Sites and Historic
Districts by Providing for a Meeting and Establishing Procedures by Which the
Commission May Accept Oral or Written Testimony from Interested Parties;
Ordinance No. 26-14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified
Development Code, Chapter 10 Historic Preservation Commission Applications and
Procedures, Section 8 Demolition of Landmarks, Landmark Sites and Historic Districts
by Clarifying Procedures and Criteria for Demolition of Landmarks, Sites and Structures
in Historic Districts and Conservation Districts;
Ordinance No. 27-14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified
Development Code, Chapter 10 Historic Preservation Commission Applications and
Procedures, Section 9 Alteration of Landmarks, Historic Properties and Sites by
Clarifying the Procedure for Disapproval of Applications and by Removing all
References to Demolition;
Ordinance No. 28-14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified
Development Code, Chapter 10 Historic Preservation Commission Applications and
Procedures, Section 10 Standards for Review by Clarifying Design Review Standards;
and
Ordinance No. 29-14 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified
Development Code, Chapter 10 Historic Preservation Commission Applications and
Procedures, Section 11 Review of Demolition Permits in Conservation Districts by
Deleting Procedures for Review of and Application for Demolition in Conservation
Districts Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development
Code, Chapter 10 Historic Preservation Commission Applications and Procedures,
Section 11 Review of Demolition Permits in Conservation Districts by Deleting
Procedures for Review of and Application for Demolition in Conservation Districts.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Voluntary
Compliance Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a Voluntary
Compliance Agreement negotiated with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents, approve the
recommendation and listen to the staff presentation. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried
7-0. Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell and Housing and Community
Development Director Alvin Nash provided a slide presentation on the background,
implementation, monitoring, enforcement and compliance components of the HUD
Voluntary Compliance Agreement. Following the presentation, Council thanked staff for
their efforts in negotiating and preparing the report.
PUBLIC INPUT
Jacob Long, 4604 Cardinal Drive, suggested making adjustments to the Code of
Ordinances related to public input and the rights of the public at City Council meetings.
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(Rich Meiske) Rick Miescke, 3199 Sheridan Road, commended the Council on their recent action
related to special events and public gatherings and relayed his thoughts on gun
registration and issues.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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