01 07 02 Agenda wf icons CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2002
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Msgr. Francis Friedl
Swearing in of Mayor Terrance M. Duggan
Swearing in of Council Member At-Large Daniel E. Nicholson,
Council Member First Ward John H. Markham, and
Council Member Third Ward Joyce E. Connors
Swearing in of Mayor Pro-Tem Ann E. Michalski
PROCLAMATION
Martin Luther King Day (January 20, 2002)
Martin Luther King
Rick Goodin, Airport Commission Chairperson, Introducing
Andrew Perry, Airport Manager
CONSENT ITEMS (See Pages 4 - 8)
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.
BOARDS/COMMiSSIONS
Interviews for the following Boards/Commissions:
Human Rights Commission (Three vacancies for terms through 1/1/05 - Blau, Determan,
and Sutton)
Applicants: Sr. Corine Murray, PBVM; Lou Oswald; Bill Ross; Joseph Hopkins
Plumbing Board (Journeyman - Term of Papin to expire 11/2/03)
Applicant: Paul Papin
Bd and Comm List Overview Human Rights Apps Plumbing Bd App
ACTION ITEMS
Main Street Opening from 5th to 9th - Award of Contract (Tabled from December
17, 2001)
Communication from Mike Portzen advising that Portzen Construction, Inc. will honor
their bid proposal for the project through January 8, 2002.
Public Works Director Mike Koch submitting revised construction schedule.
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifications, and notice to
bidders on the receipt of bids, and Ci~ Manager ~thecommending award of the contract
for the opening of Main Street from 5 Street to g Street to Portzen Construction, Inc.,
in the amount of $1,864,870.39.
Communication from Thomas G. Bond, Dubuque TV Limited Partnership, expressing
opposition to the proposed assessment to his property at 744 Main Street.
Communication from Michael J. Kielty, Banner Investments, in opposition to the
proposed street assessment for his property at 799 Main Street.
Communication of David W. Leifker regarding Town Clock Plaza.
Communication from property owners (13) in support of re-opening Main Street and
their proposed assessments.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Amending preliminary schedule of assessments for Main Street
Reconstruction Project - 5th to 9th Streets
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity propOsed for
the Main Street Reconstruction, 5th to 9th Streets
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Portzen Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$1,864,870.39
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Portzen Ltr Main St - MVM Mere( Revised Staff Memo Resolution #1
Resolution #2 Resolution #3 Revised Res #4 Main Assessments Bond Ltr
Kielty Ltr Leifker Ltr Main St Petition
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Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program Application - MWF Properties
Communication from David T. Steele, Vice President of MWF Properties, requesting the
City support their Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program Application to the State of
Iowa.
City Manager providing information regarding a request from MWF Properties for City
support of an application to the Iowa Finance Authority for housing tax credits for a new
construction family apartment complex to be known as Raven Hill Apartments.
RESOLUTION of Support for the development of a rental housing project to be known
as Raven Hill Apartments
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Steele Ltr Tax Credit - MVM Tax Credit - Staff Resolution Raven Oaks Map
Memo Memo
Raven Oaks Map #2
Memorandum of Understanding with Heartland Financial USA
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. for an expansion project in downtown Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Heartland Financial
USA, Inc. for an expansion in downtown Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Heartland - MVM Heartland - Staff Heartland - Heart[and
Memo Memo Resolution Agreement
HOME Program Application
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the Iowa Department of
Economic Development for HOME Program funds for rehabilitation of properties located
near the "Five Points" intersection.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
HOME - MVM Memo HOME - Staff Memo HOME Application HOME Resolution HOME Map
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City Council Appointments
Communications from the Dubuque Racing Association and Operation: New View
requesting appointment of the City's designees to their respective Boards for calendar
year 2002.
Mayor and City CoUncil appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointments
List of Boards DRA Lb. New View Lb'
CONSENTITEMS
Minutes Submitted
Airport Commission of 12/17; Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 12/12; City Council
of 12/17 and 12/27; Civil Service Commission of 12/12; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 12/6; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of
12/17; Five Flags Commission of 12/17; Housing Commission of 12/8; Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission of 12/19
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 11/28, 12/3, 12/10; and 12/17
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Airport Cable TV Council 12 17 Council 12 27 Civil Service Community
Development
ESAC Five Flags Housing LRPAC
Notice of Claims/Suits
Joe Chapman in estimated amount of $15 for property damage; Richard J. Hartig in
estimated amount of $1,061.41 for property damage; Jose A. Kubicek in estimated
amount of $115 for personal injury of Robert Kubicek; SISCO in estimated amount of
$361 for personal injury claim of Jody Bradley; Mede A. Viertel in estimated amount of
$871.24 for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Merle A.
Viertel for property damage.
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Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the claim of Robert Wild for property
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claim - ]CAp Claim - Denied
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Public Safety
Dispatcher.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
Dispatcher Ltr
2001 GPRA Annual Products Report
City Manager submitting the 2001 Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
Annual Products Report which Certified Local Governments submit to the National
Parks Service to demonstrate to Congress the accomplishments of programs funded by
the Historic Preservation Fund.
SUggested Disposition: Receive and File
GPRA - MVM Memo GPRA - Staff Memo GPRA Report
FIoodwall Inspection Report
City Manager forwarding the Floodwall inspection Report from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers in which the City received the highest Corps rating of acceptable.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Floodwail - MVFI Floodwall - Staff Army Corps Report
Memo Memo
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Interstate Power Loan Extension
City Manager recommending approval of an addendum to the Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Promissory Note and execution of the mortgage extension with
Alliant Energy (Interstate Power).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
[ntarstate - MVM Interstate - Staff Loan Addendum Loan Extension
Memo Memo
Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Delta Dental Plan of Iowa
City Manager recommending approval of the Administrative Services and Financial
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Delta Dental Plan of Iowa for services
related to the administration of the City's dental plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Delta Dental ~ MVM Delta Dental - Staff Delta Dental Agr
Memo Memo
Substance Abuse Policy
City Manager recommending adoption of a Substance Abuse Policy for the City of
Dubuque as required by the Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Policy
Polio/- MVM Memo Policy - Staff Memo Drug Polio/
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Communication from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources regarding municipal
separate storm sewer permit requirements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DNR Letter
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10.
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Jan Hess, Secretary for the Dubuque Area Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency,
submitting rates for the landfill beginning July 1, 2002.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Hess Letter
11.
Loras College - Request to Purchase Property
Communication from Stephen J. Schmall, Loras College, requesting to purchase a
portion of two City-owned streets.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Loras Lb'
12.
Mediacom
Communication from Mediacom advising of a rate increase effective with February 2002
billing statements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Mediacom Ltr
13.
Liquor License Refund
MM and H Corporation requesting a refund of their Class C Liquor License in the
amount of $422.50.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Refund
Refund Request
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14.
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a license to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers to
Awn Step Mart, Inc.
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to Godfather's Pizza;
Class "C" Beer Permit to Kwik Stop Food Mart, Awn Stop Mart, and Hy-Vee #2
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Breezers Pub,
The Lounge, and A & B Tap; Class "B" Wine Permit to Dubuque Religious Center and
Hy-Vee #2
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
Resolution #~_ Resolution #2 Resolution #3
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 cleady. 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.
Jeanne F. Schneider
January 3, 2002
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