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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
COUNCIL MET IN RE ~ LAR SESSION AT 5:O ~P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
PRESENT: MAYOR ~ OL, COUNCIL MEMBERS BIG, CL~IE, CON,NORS, J01tIES,
LYI~ICH, MICH~LSKI~
CITY MANAGER VAyr'MILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY~~INDAHL
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, FEBRUARY 20, 2007
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
• PRESENT: MAYOR BUOL, COUNCIL MEMBERS BRAIG, CLINE, CONNORS, JONES,
LYNCH, MICHALSKI
CITY MANAGER VAN MILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY LINDAHL
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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
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
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• 3. Historic Preservation Commission
Communication from Robert McCoy submitting his resignation from the Historic
Preservation Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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 i~ - ~ % 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
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
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• 6. Citizen Communication
Communication from Karl Stieglitz regarding the City's snow removal policies
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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 i ~ 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
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
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
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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
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
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
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 2 ~ Approving the purchase of a dump truck to replace
#2702
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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14. P~irchase 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
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
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
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
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
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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 Company's 4 Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION ~~ Approving Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Adams
Company's 4'h Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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 atwo-year term through December 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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
22. Handan City People's Government
Communication from Zhao Guoling, Mayor of Handan, China welcoming Mayor Roy D.
Buol to visit Handan.
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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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
29. Improvement Contracts /Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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 a /; _, ,
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Loras College -Request to Vacate and Purchase -March 5, 2007
2. Residential Parking Permit District -March 5, 2007
3. Finley Home Addition -Request to Purchase -March 5, 2007
4. Third Street Water Tower Lease Agreement -March 5, 2007
5. Federal Building Rehabilitation Project (NOTE: Public Hearing 3119107)
6. Historic Old Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project -March 5,
2007
7. Fifth Street Reconstruction -Alpine to Hill Streets Project -March 5, 2007
8. Fiscal Year 2008 Budget -March 8, 2007
9. Expansion of Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, Westrr~ark Enterprises, Inc., and
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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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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
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
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 ~9 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
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5. Federal Building Rehabilitation Project (NOTE: Public Hearing 3119107)
• 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
3/19107
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 ~j 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 9J`~ of Necessity
RESOLUTION ~~ Fixing date of hearing on Resolution of Necessity
RESOLUTION l% Approving preliminary schedule of assessments
RESOLUTION mil" 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
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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 ~ Q~ Fixing date of hearing on Resolution of Necessity
RESOLUTION ,/lam ~ Approving preliminary schedule of assessments
RESOLUTION l Q 7 Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Fifth Street
Reconstruction -Alpine to Hill Streets Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
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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 ,/Q ~ 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
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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
Industrial Center West 7th 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
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BOARDSICOMMISSIONS
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"2D1`~) i.
Applicants: Michael Gukeisen anp l~greha ~;a'Idwell / , ~,
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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
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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)
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Electrical Code Board (One 3-year term through May 2008 -term of Pregler)
Applicant: Ronald Mueller
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
. SUSPEND THE RULES
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NOTE: Communication from Ron Klein requesting that this item be tabled.
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)
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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 J ' ~ ~ Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Section 42-24 Improvement Guarantees providing for the reduction of securities for i , (1'~_,
public improvements upon substantial completion of such improvements ~l ~J'
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A ~;!~
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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
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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 l~ ~ 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
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• 5. Heron Pond Tree Removal Project
RESOLUTION r~~~
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.
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Excavating for the Heron Pond Tree Removal Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
to provide verbal update on activities of GDDC.
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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 ex and their team in Dubu ue from one to two ositions to fill the vacant
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RESOLUTION l r ~ 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 Resolutio
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Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Silver ~
Oaks Estate as requested by Royal Oaks Development, Inc.
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Communication from Brian J. Kane, counsel for Messrs. Briggs and Stewart, requesting
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that a public hearing be scheduled at the site of the W.C. Stewart Construction, Inc. / ,
Wayne Briggs real estate along Old .Highway Road.
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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
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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 /f~
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article VII -Erosion and Sediment f
Control (ESC).
ORDINANCE ~p ~~~ % 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
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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. Y'1°
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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
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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
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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)Q) 2007
Code of Iowa
Collective Bargaining Strategy -Iowa Code Chapter 20.17(3)
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