3 5 07 Council Agenda No IconsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:00 P.M. -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
6:30 P.M. -REGULAR MEETING
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2007
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Reverend Jerry Oakland, St. Luke's Methodist Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Mental Retardation Awareness Month (March, 2007)
Boys and Girls Club Week (March 25 - 31, 2007)
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
City Council of 2/15, 2/20, 2/22, and 2/26; Civil Service of 1/9 and 1/25; Historic
Preservation Commission of 2/15; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 2/14
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of February 5, 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
William Ambrosy for vehicle damage; LeRoy Cain for vehicle damage; Gail Featherston
for vehicle damage; Thomas Koch, d/b/a Paul's Tavern vs. City of Dubuque, Iowa for
property damage; Mark Lange for vehicle damage; George Maury for vehicle damage;
Mary V. Moyer for vehicle damage; Linda A. Strong for personal injury; Steven Viertel
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: William
Ambrosy for vehicle damage, Mary Donath for property damage, Gail Featherston for
vehicle damage, Mark Lange for vehicle damage, Mary V. Moyer for vehicle damage,
Linda A. Strong for personal injury, and Steven Viertel for vehicle damage
City Attorney recommending that the claims of LeRoy Cain for vehicle damage and
George Maury for vehicle damage be denied.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Airport Commission
Communication from Teri Hawks Goodmann resigning her position on the Airport
Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Bowling and Beyond Dubuque, Inc.
Communication from Arthur F. Gilloon, representing Bowling and Beyond Dubuque,
Inc., providing notification that Bowling and Beyond Dubuque, Inc., hereby exercises it
option to extend the May 2, 1958 lease, the April 14, 1964 lease, and the "Addendum to
Lease Agreement" dated June 19, 1973 for an additional term of fifty (50) years.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Collective Bargaining Agreement -International Union of Operating Engineers
City Manager recommending approval of the three year collective bargaining agreement
with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758.
RESOLUTION Approving the agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign the agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. 2404 Washington Street -Purchase of Property
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a four-plex residential dwelling
located at 2404 Washington Street as part of the acquisition program associated with
the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2404 Washington
Street in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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7. 2318 Washington Street -Purchase of Property
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2318 Washington Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2318 Washington
Street in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
8. 508 East 22"d Street -Purchase of Property
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 508 East 22"d Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 508 East 22"d Street
in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. Purchase of Replacement Dump Truck #4404
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a replacement one-ton dump
truck by the Leisure Services Department.
RESOLUTION Approving the purchase of a dump truck to replace #4404
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Purchase of Replacement Dump Truck #4408
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a one-ton replacement dump
truck by the Leisure Services Department.
RESOLUTION Approving the purchase of a dump truck to replace #4408
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
11. Purchase of Replacement Dump Truck #3216
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a new 54,000 GVW dump
truck by the Public Works Department to replace #3216.
RESOLUTION Approving the purchase of a dump truck to replace #3216
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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12. City Manager Employment Agreement
Approval of the sixteenth amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Legislative Correspondence
Communication to the Subcommittee of Senate Commerce Committee relaying
concerns the City of Dubuque has with Senate Study Bill (SSB) 1208 regarding
statewide cable television franchising.
Communication to State Legislators urging opposition to SSB 1208 in its current form
and any legislation that prevents a community from acquiring a cable television
franchise that best meets the needs of its citizens.
Communication to Federal Legislators requesting support of additional Fiscal Year 2008
Federal Funding for trail development as part of the City of Dubuque's Iowa Great
Places designation.
Communication to State Legislators concerning legislation affecting Tax Increment
Financing and the Instructional Support Levy.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. University of Dubuque I-Net User Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an I-Net User Agreement with the University of
Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Severance of Properties
City Manager recommending approval of the severance requests of two properties on
Sandpiper Lane and two properties on Berry Lane from the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for voluntary severance of territory from the City
of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Improvement Program
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the City Manager's recommended Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Improvement
Program budget as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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17. Sustainable Design Assessment Team
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the
American Institute of Architects for the Sustainable Design Assessment Team grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. United Development Code Citizens Advisory Committee
City Manager recommending that Dr. Charles Winterwood be approved as an additional
member to the Unified Development Code Citizens Advisory Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission in support of the
proposed amendment to the Amended and Restated Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District and recommending approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Petition for Drop-Off/Pick-Up Lane on 25t" Street
City Manager recommending that a petition for adrop-off/pick up lane on 25t" Street for
a licensed child care center at 2501 Jackson Street be referred to the City Manager.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to the City Manager
21. Silos and Smokestacks Grant Application
City Manager recommending support of a Friends of the Mines of Spain State
Recreation Area grant application to the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the Dubuque
Star Brewery, 500 East Fifth Street, has been accepted for nomination to the National
Register of Historical Places by the State Nominations Review Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Arts and Culture Grant Program for Special Projects
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommending approval of a
modification to the Arts and Culture Grant Program for Special Projects.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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24. Citizen Communication
Communication from John and Betty Fox expressing gratitude to the Dubuque Fire
Department for the prompt and efficient response on February 9, 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
25. Signed Contracts
-- Iowa Department of Natural Resources Grant Contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Business License Refund
Request of WCB Hotels, Inc., d/b/a Best Western Midway Hotel/Hoffman House
Restaurant/3100 Club, for a refund of Cigarette License #DBQ-062 in the amount of
$25.00.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
27. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Econo Foods and
Hartig Drug #8
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Chances R,
Yardarm Bar, Dubuque Greyhound Park, Neighbor's Tap, Bunker Hill, and Isabella's;
Class "E" Liquor License to Hartig Drug #8; Class "B" Wine Permit to Hartig Drug #8
and Econo Foods #471; and Class "WBN" Native Wine to National Mississippi River
Museum
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. City Hall Envelope Restoration (Tuckpointing) Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the City Hall
Envelope Restoration (Tuckpointing) Project and that a public hearing be set for April 2,
2007.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the City Hall Envelope Restoration (Tuckpointing) Project
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the City Hall Envelope Restoration (Tuckpointing) Project
RESOLUTION Ordering the advertisement for bids for the City Hall Envelope
Restoration (Tuckpointing) Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
4/2/07
2. Valentine Park Rest Room Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the Valentine Park Rest Room Project and that
a public hearing be set for April 16, 2007.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Valentine Park Rest Room Project
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Valentine Park Rest Room Project
RESOLUTION Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Valentine Park Rest Room
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
4/16/07
3. Federal Building -Third Floor Window Repair/Lead Abatement Removal Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Federal
Building -Third Floor Window Repair/Lead Abatement Removal Project and that a
public hearing on the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost be
set for April 2, 2007.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Federal Building -Third Floor Window Repair/Lead Abatement
Removal Project
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Federal Building -Third Floor Window Repair/Lead Abatement
Removal Project
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RESOLUTION Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Federal Building -Third Floor
Window Repair/Lead Abatement Removal Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
412/07
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Zoning Board of Adjustment (One unexpired 5-year term through March 2012 -term of
Gibbs)
Applicant: William Gibbs
TV Cable Regulatory Commission (One expired three-year term through June 2009 -
term of Ellis)
Applicant: Charles Ellis
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Community Development Advisory Commission (One At-Large term -term of Giesen,
one Housing Commission Representative term -vacant and one Low/Moderate Income
term all through February 2010)
Applicants: Michael Gukeisen, Teresa Caldwell
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Loras College -Request to Vacate and Purchase
Proof of publication on notice of hearing 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 and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated alleys between Alta Vista Street and
North Booth Street from Loras Boulevard to Vernon Street
RESOLUTION Vacating the alleys between Alta Vista Street and North Booth Street
from Loras Boulevard to Vernon Street
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in the alleys between Alta Vista Street and
North Booth Street from Loras Boulevard to Vernon Street in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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2. Finley Home Addition -Request to Purchase
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Dennis Benda,
representing The Finley Hospital, to purchase a portion of Lot 25 of Finley Home
Addition and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing 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
3. Third Street Water Tower Lease Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of hearing 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 and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by lease agreement with the
Iowa Communications and Technology Commission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Residential Parking Permit District
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request to establish a Residential
Parking Permit District on Phyllrich Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
adopting a new Section 32-401 providing for the designation of Phyllrich Drive between
Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive as a Residential Parking Permit District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Historic Old Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Historic Old Main Street
Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Historic Old Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for
the Historic Old Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project
RESOLUTION Adopting the preliminary schedule of assessments for the Historic Old
Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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6. Fifth Street Reconstruction -Alpine to Hill Streets Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Fifth Street Reconstruction -
Alpine to Hill Streets Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Fifth Street Reconstruction -Alpine to Hill Streets Project
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for
the Fifth Street Reconstruction -Alpine to Hill Streets Project
RESOLUTION Adopting the preliminary schedule of assessments for the Fifth Street
Reconstruction -Alpine to Hill Streets Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
7. US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Improvements Project -Phase II
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the US 20 (Devon Drive to
Menards) Capacity Improvements Project -Phase II and City Manager recommending
rejection of all bids received.
RESOLUTION Rejecting bids for the US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity
Improvements Project -Phase II, Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation System
Improvements (Iowa DOT Project No. STP-A-020-9(187)-22-31)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. National Scenic Byways Grant Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation fora $5,000,000 National Scenic Byways grant for the design and
construction of the Great Rivers Center and Rivers to the Sea Exhibit, a subgrantee
agreement with the Dubuque County Historical Society to provide the local match for
the grant, and an escrow agreement with the Historical Society for the local match.
RESOLUTION Authorizing an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation
and a subgrantee Agreement and Escrow Agreement with the Dubuque County
Historical Society for a National Scenic Byways Grant for the Great Rivers Center and
Rivers to the Sea Exhibit
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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2. Transportation Clerk Position
City Manager recommending approval of the abolishment of the Transportation Clerk
position in the Transit Department.
RESOLUTION Abolishing the Transportation Clerk position
Suggested Disposi#ion; Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. Future Land Use Planning for Airport Environs
City Manager recommending that the City Council continue on the current path of
planned and managed growth and not support atwo-mile agricultural buffer around the
Airport.
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommending
that the City Council open communication with the Dubuque County Board of
Supervisors regarding land uses and zoning which surround the Airport.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
4. Installation of Sidewalks on John F. Kennedy Road
Communication from Beverly McCarthy, 3038 Huntington Drive, regarding the lack of
sidewalks on John F. Kennedy Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
5. Welcome to Dubuque Signs
City Manager requesting City Council direction on proposed verbiage for two new
Welcome to Dubuque Signs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
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)Q) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
March 1, 2007
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