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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
4/16/07
BRAIG
BUOL
CLINE
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
MICHALSKI
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Reverend Thomas W. Young, Westminster Presbyterian Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Fair Housing Month (April, 2007)
Law Day (May 1, 2007)
Laughter Day (May 6, 2007)
Historic Preservation Month (May, 2007)
Fair Housing MonthLaw DayLaughter DayHPC Month
PRESENTATION
Aquila Rebate Presentation
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 3/26; City Council of 4/2; Civil Service Commission of 4/5;
Electrical Code Board of 3/27; Housing Commission of 3/27; Human Rights
Commission of 3/12; Library Board of Trustees of 2/22; Mechanical Board of 4/7; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 4/4; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 3/22
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 3/19
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of March 26, 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
AirportCity CouncilCivil ServiceElectrical Code BdHousingHuman Rights
Library BdMechanical BdZoning AdvisoryZoning Bd of AdjLibrary Board Update
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Loras G. Boge for property damage; Janice Firzlaff for property damage; Julie Gingrass
for property damage; Margaret and Alan Jones for vehicle damage; David A. Jones for
vehicle damage; Paul and Nancy Kaufman for property damage; Michael and Mary Ann
Koch for property damage; Mike and Sue McGinnis, on behalf of Thelma McGinnis, for
personal injury
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: Loras Boge for
property damage; Jerome Ehlers for property damage; Janice Firzlaff for property
damage; Julie Gingrass for property damage; Paul and Nancy Kaufman for property
damage; Lorraine Kelleher for property damage; Michael and Mary Ann Koch for
property damage; Michael and Sue McGinnis on behalf of Thelma McGinnis for
personal injury; Lori Ziegenfuss for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAP
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3. Collective Bargaining Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the Teamsters Union to provide for a work week that consists of ten
(10) hours per day and four (4) days per week for the Airport Maintenanceworkers and
Airport Mechanic.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Teamsters - MVM Teamsters - Staff Teamsters -
MemoMemoAmendment
4. Voluntary Annexation Request – Tri-State Development LLC
City Manager recommending that the public hearing set for May 7, 2007 to consider a
request from Tri-State Development LLC for voluntary annexation of 1.19 acres of
property at 12653 Seippel Road be tabled until further notice from the applicant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table
Annexation - MVM Annexation - Staff Annexation -
MemoMemoRequest to Table
Material from March 19, 2007 City Council Meeting
Annexation - MVM Annexation - Staff Tri-State - Annexation - Staff Annexation - Staff Annexation - Final
MemoMemoApplicationReportReportPlat
5. Riverwalk Security Camera System
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Racom to provide the
Riverwalk Security Camera System from the Recognition Wall mural northerly to the
Alliant Amphitheater site.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Riverwalk - MVM Riverwalk - Staff
MemoMemo
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6. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Communication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
advising that the City’s 2006 McKinney-Vento Act homeless assistance application has
been selected for funding in the amount of $536,520.00.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HUD Ltr
7. Plat of Survey – Finley Home Addition No. 2
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Finley
Home Addition No. 2.
RESOLUTION
Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Finley Home Addition #2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Finley - MVM MemoFinley - Staff MemoFinley - ResolutionFinley - Vicinity MapFinley - Plat of
Survey
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8. Memorandum of Agreement – West 32 Street Detention Basin Project
City Manager recommending that the City negotiate a Memorandum of Agreement with
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office
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regarding the West 32 Street Detention Basin Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
W 32nd MOA - MVM W 32nd MOA - Staff Historic Property W 32nd - MOA
MemoMemoDisposition Study
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9. 32 Street Detention Basin – Lead Federal Agency for Section 106 Compliance
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between the City of Dubuque,
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR) establishing the USACE as the lead federal agency to fulfill the
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responsibilities under 36 CFR Part 800, Section 106 for the West 32 Street Detention
Basin Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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W 32nd - MVM MemoW 32nd - Staff MemoSection 106
Agreement
10. AV Equipment Purchase – Federal Building Renovation Project
City Manager recommending approval of the acquisition of the Federal Building
audiovisual equipment from Electronic Communication Systems, Inc. of Davenport,
Iowa, in the amount of $97,829.21.
RESOLUTION
Approving the purchase and installation of audiovisual equipment for the
Federal Building Renovation Project (CIP 1001841)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
AV Purchase - MVM AV Purchase - Staff AV Purchase -
MemoMemoResolution
11. Federal Building Renovation – Housing and Community Development Department
Furnishings
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase and installation of furnishings for
the Housing and Community Development Department as part of the Federal Building
Renovation Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the purchase of the furnishings for the Housing and
Community Development Department as part of the Federal Building Renovation
Project (CIP 1001841)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Furnishings - MVM Furnishings - Staff Furnishings -
MemoMemoResolution
12. Iowa Great Places – Memorandum of Understanding
City Manager recommending approval of a draft Memorandum of Understanding
between the City and the State of Iowa for the Iowa Great Places Program and approval
to finalize this agreement, and as long as there are no material changes, to execute the
agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Great Places - MVM Great Places - Staff Draft Memorandum
MemoMemoof Understanding
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13. Eagle Point Park Roofing Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Eagle Point Park Roofing Project as
completed by Kluck Construction, Inc., in the final contract amount of $54,645.50.
RESOLUTION
Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION
Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
EPP Roof - MVM EPP Roof - Staff EPP Roof -
MemoMemoResolutions
14. University of Dubuque Indemnification Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Mutual Indemnification Agreement with the
University of Dubuque for use of their facilities for various recreation programs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
UD Agreement - MVM UD Agreement - Indemnification
MemoStaff MemoAgreement
15. Dubuque Water Ski Club Lease
City Manager recommending approval of a one-year lease with the Dubuque Water Ski
Club.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Ski Club - MVM MemoSki Club - Staff MemoSki Club - Lease Ski Club - Exhibit A
Agreement
16. Request for Proposals – Financial Services
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for
the City’s Financial Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
RFP - MVM MemoRFP - Staff MemoFinancial Services
RFP
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17. Legislative Correspondence
Communication to area legislators urging opposition to any bill which would limit the
City’s ability to collect delinquent utility accounts.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HF 783
18. Amtrak – Letter of Support
Communication to Milt Sees, Acting Secretary of the Illinois Department of
Transportation, in support of the route for Amtrak rail service from Chicago through
Rockford, Freeport, and Galena, Illinois into Dubuque and further requesting that the
Illinois General Assembly provide the initial funding to launch this project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Amtrak - Ltr of
Support
19. Request for Proposals – 1126 White Street
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals and
creation of a public/private partnership with the Dubuque Community School District for
conversion of the School District property at 1126 White Street to town homes for
owner-occupant households.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
1126 White - MVM 1126 White - Staff Request for 1126 White - Front 1126 White - Existing 1126 White -
MemoMemoProposalsRendering1st and 2nd FloorsProposed Design
20. HUD Regulatory Reform
Communication to The Honorable Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development Department accepting an invitation to
become a participant in the Housing and Urban Development’s National Call to Action
for Affordable Housing through Regulatory Reform.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Letter of AcceptanceQ and A's for State
and Local Officials
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21. Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program
City Manager recommending that the service fee for the 2007 Food Scrap Recycling
Pilot Program be reduced for residential and commercial customers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Program - MVM Program - Staff Program - Staff
MemoMemoMemo #2
22. Theisen Supply, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the Subordination Agreement in favor of
Theisen’s first mortgage lender, U.S. Bank, N.A. pursuant to the June 19, 2006
Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Chavenelle Warehouse
Development, LLC, and Theisen Supply, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Theisen - MVM MemoTheisen's - BAL Subordination
MemoAgreement
23. 2030 Land Use Map
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution adopting the 2030 Future Land
Use Map that was approved after a public hearing on April 2, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Approving the 2030 Future Land Use Map of the City of Dubuque
Comprehensive Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Map - MVM MemoMap - Staff MemoMap - Resolution2030 Future Land
Use Map
24. Purchase of Equipment
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of two 31,000 GVW dump trucks
and associated equipment from the low bidder, Hawkeye Truck and Henderson Truck
Equipment, in the amount of $182,265.
RESOLUTION
Approving expenditures in excess of $25,000 for certain purchases of
goods and equipment
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Purchase - MVM Purchase - Staff Purchase - Purchase - Bid
MemoMemoResolutionSummary
25. Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, City of East Dubuque,
Illinois and Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Task Force - MVM Task Force - Staff Multijurisdictional
MemoMemoAgreement
26. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
RESOLUTION
Approving public improvement contracts and bonds
-- Historic Old Main Street – Lighting and Sidewalk Replacement Project
-- Federal Building Renovation Project
-- Eagle Point Park Fee Collector’s Building Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Contracts and Bonds Historic Old MainFederal Bldg EPP Fee Collector
ResolutionRenovationBldg
27. Business License Refunds
-- David H. Hoffman, The White House – Cigarette License
-- Judy Wagner, Wagner Copper Kettle – Beer and Liquor License
-- Eddie Hwang, Taiko’s – Beer Permit
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Refunds
28. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
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RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class C Beer Permit to 16 Street Auto/Truck
Plaza, Tobacco Outlet Plus, and Lien Oriental American
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class A Liquor License to Dubuque Moose
Lodge #355; Class C Beer/Liquor License to Carlos O’Kelly’s (2-Day Outdoor Service),
DaVinci’s Restaurant and Lounge, Catfish Charlie’s, Sublime, Whiskey River, Olive
Garden and Lot One; and Class B Wine Permit to Carroll’s Wine Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2Police Reports
MemoMemo
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Amendment
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 7, 2007 to consider
approval of the second amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 operating budget.
RESOLUTION
Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal
Year 2007 budget for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
5/7/07
Budget - MVM MemoBudget - Staff MemoBudget - ResolutionBudget Amendment
Detail
2. White Water Creek Bridge Project Phase II – Lead Paint Removal, Cleaning and
Painting
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the White Water
Creek Bridge Relocation Project Phase II – Lead Paint Removal, Cleaning and Painting
and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost be set for May 7, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the White Water Creek Bridge Project Phase II – Lead Paint
Removal, Cleaning and Painting
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the White Water Creek Bridge Project Phase II – Lead Paint
Removal, Cleaning and Painting
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the White Water Creek Bridge
Project Phase II – Lead Paint Removal, Cleaning and Painting
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/7/07
Bridge - MVM MemoBridge - Staff MemoBridge - ResolutionsBridge - Location
Map
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3. Rush Street Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Rush Street
Reconstruction Project and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications, form of
contract, estimated cost and Resolution of Necessity be set for May 7, 2007.
Communication from Daniel D. and Millie Boge, 333 Villa Street, requesting that the City
Council exempt their property from the directive requiring installation of a sidewalk when
replacing a street.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Rush Street Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Rush Street Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Rush Street Reconstruction
Project
RESOLUTION
Approving the plats, schedule of assessments and estimate of total cost
for the Rush Street Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION
of Necessity for the Rush Street Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION
Fixing date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/7/07
Rush St - MVM MemoRush St - Staff MemoRush St - ResolutionsRush St - Preliminary Rush St -
AssessmentsAssessment Plats
Boge Ltr
4. Asbury Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Asbury
Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project and that a public hearing on the
plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for May 7, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Asbury Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Asbury Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Asbury Plaza Area
Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/7/07
Asbury Plaza - MVM Asbury Plaza - Staff Asbury Plaza -
MemoMemoResolutions
5. US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Improvements Project – Phase II
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the US 20
(Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Improvements Project – Phase II and that a public
hearing on the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost be set for
May 7, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the US 20 (Devon Drive to
Menards) Capacity Improvements Project – Phase II
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/7/07
US 20 - MVM MemoUS 20 - Staff MemoUS 20 - Resolutions
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Airport Commission
-- One unexpired term through September 14, 2008 – Term of Goodmann
Applicants:
Sue Czeshinski, Terry Mozena, Eric Savage, Timothy Rink
Mediacom Cultural Foundation
-- Two expired one-year terms through December 31, 2007 – Terms of Hall and Fabricius
Applicants:
Gail Chavenelle, Tom Goodman, Rich Hall, Michele McKinlay, Gene Perry,
Edwin Ritts, John (Jac) Tilton, Vince Williams, John Woodin
Bd and Comm ListOverview SheetAirport ApplicationsMediacom
Applications
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. 827 Garfield Avenue – Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 827
Garfield Avenue from R-2A Two-Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density
Multi-Family Residential District as requested by Alex Finch/John Finch and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 827
Garfield Avenue from R-2A Two-Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density
Multi-Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
827 Garfield - ZAC 827 Garfield - 827 Garfield - 827 Garfield - Map827 Garfield - Staff 827 Garfield -
LtrOrdinanceApplicationReportOpposition Ltr
Suggested Motion
2. Kivlahan Farms LC – Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at the
southwest corner of the Northwest Arterial / John F. Kennedy Road intersection from
AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District as requested by
Kivlahan Farms LC and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the
southwest corner of the Northwest Arterial / John F. Kennedy Road intersection from
AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Kivlahan - ZAC LtrKivlahan - OrdinanceKivlahan - ApplicationKivlahan - Vicinity Kivlahan - Staff Suggested Motion
MapReport
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3. Text Amendment - Design Standards for “Big Box” Retail Uses
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque
to amend Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning Ordinance, Planned Unit Development, Design
Standards for “Big Box” Retail uses and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adding new language regulating ”Big Box” retail uses to the
Planned Unit Development District
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by amending Section 8 Definitions, by adding a definition for retail
commercial uses
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Big Box - ZAC LtrBix Box - City Big Box - Staff MemoAmendment to Big Box - OrdinancesSuggested Motion
ApplicationSection 3-5.5(B)
4. Text Amendment – Establishing Standards for Biofuels Production Facilities
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque
to amend Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning Ordinance, Planned Unit Development,
establishing standards fro biofuels production facilities and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adding new language establishing standards for biofuels
production facilities to the Planned Unit Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Biofuels - ZAC LtrBiofuels - ApplicationBiofuels - OrdinanceBiofuels - Staff MemoNew Section 3-5.5 Suggested Motion
(D) (6)
5. 2007 Asphalt Paving Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 2007 Asphalt Paving Project
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the 2007 Asphalt Paving Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Paving - MVM MemoPaving - Staff MemoPaving - Resolution
Material from April 2, 2007 City Council Meeting
2007 Paving - MVM 2007 Paving - Staff 2007 Paving -
MemoMemoResolutions
6. Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Downtown Streetlight and
Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Downtown - MVM Painting - Staff Painting - Resolution
MemoMemo
Material from April 2, 2007 City Council Meeting
Painting - MVM MemoPainting - Staff Painting -
MemoResolutions
7. Valentine Park Rest Room Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Valentine Park Rest Room
Project and City Manager recommending approval and award of the contract to Mike
Strub, Inc., in the amount of $66,662.07.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Valentine Park Rest Room Project
RESOLUTION
Awarding contract for the Valentine Park Rest Room Project
RESOLUTION
Approving construction contract with Mike Strub, Inc., for the Valentine
Park Rest Room Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Rest Room - MVM Rest Room - Staff Rest Room -
MemoMemoResolutions
Material from March 5, 2007 City Council Meeting
Park - MVM MemoPark - Staff MemoPark - Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council – public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. North Grandview Dog Park Relocation
Request from Thomas J. Richard, representing the residents of lower Aspen Court, to
address the City Council regarding the relocation of the North Grandview Avenue Dog
Park and submitting a video for City Council review.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Dog Park - LetterDog Park - Video Ltr
2. Newt Marine
Request of Carter Newt, Newt Marine, to address the City Council regarding the lease
extension for Dubuque Terminal, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Newt Marine Ltr
3. Final Plat – Miller Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Lot 1-1 and 2-1
of Miller Place as requested by Weber Surveying, LLC.
RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Lots 1-1 and 1-2 Miller Place in Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Miller Place - ZAC LtrMiller Place - Miller Place - Miller Place - Vicinity Miller Place - Staff Miller Place - Plat
ResolutionApplicationMapMemo
4. Final Plat of Silver Oaks Estates Subdivision
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Silver Oaks Estates
Subdivision, subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Silver Oaks Estates in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Silver Oaks - MVM Silver Oaks - Staff Silver Oaks - Ltr to Silver Oaks - Silver Oaks - Weber Silver Oaks Estate
MemoMemoBd of SupvApplicationSurveyingMap
Silver Oaks - Staff Silver Oaks - Silver Oaks - Final
ReportResolutionPlat
5. Tax Increment Ordinance - Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment of the Tax Increment
Ordinance to establish the use of tax increment financing to existing and expanding
areas of the amended Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
ORDINANCE
Amending Ordinance Nos. 35-04, 30-82 and 66-89, as previously
amended, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa,
City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other
taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans,
monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred
by said City in connection with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
UR District - MVM UR District - Staff UR District - Suggested Motion
MemoMemoOrdinance
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6. Heron Pond Tree Removal Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Heron Pond Tree Removal Project as
completed by Top Grade Excavating in the final contract amount of $30,299.
RESOLUTION
Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION
Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Heron Pond - MVM Heron Pond - Staff Heron Pond -
MemoMemoResolutions
7. Amendment to Chapter 11 Buildings and Regulations
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to Chapter 11 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances providing that the Building Official may require an
engineering study prior to issuance of a permit for construction on bluff land or land
adjacent to a bluff to determine that the land or bluff is safe for such construction.
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 11 Buildings and Building Regulations Section 11-57
Application for Permit by adding a new Subsection (d) providing that the building official
may require an engineering study or studies prior to issuance of a permit for
construction on bluff land or land adjacent to a bluff to determine that the land or bluff is
safe for such construction
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Chapter 11 - MVM Chapter 11 - BAL Chapter 11 - Suggested Motion
MemoMemoOrdinance
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
Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
April 12, 2007
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