5 7 07 Clerk's Skeleton NotesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, MAY 7, 2007
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORI
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CITY MANAGER VADI MILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY LINDAHL
ABSENT:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
SWEARING-IN OF MAYOR PRO-TEM PATRICIA CLINE
PROCLAMATIONS
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
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Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 1/10; Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of
2/6; City Council of 4/16; Civil Service Commission of 3/28 and 4/5; Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commission of 4/3; Historic Preservation Commission of 4/19;
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 4/25;
Proof of publication on City Council Proceedings of April 2 and 16, 2007
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission 54th Quarterly Report
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Jefffrey A. and Dianne Brimeyer for property damage; Allen G. Gloeckner for property
damage; Linda M. Loney for property damage; Nationalwide Advantage Mortgage
Company vs. City of Dubuque Housing Services Department, et al; Ken and Billie
Rolwes for property damages; Martha Schmid 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: Allen C.
Gloeckner for property damage; Alan and Margaret Jones for vehicle damage; Doris
Kinsella for personal injury; Ken and Billie Rolwes for property damage; Martha Schmid
for vehicle damage
City Attorney recommending that the claim of David A. Jones for vehicle damage be
referred to MSA Professional Services, Inc., for consideration.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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. 3. Cooperative Traffic Paint and Pavement Markings Agreement
4. Grade Crossings -Jones Street and Fifth Street
City Manager recommending approval of a new Cooperative Traffic Paint and
Pavement Markings Agreement between the City of Dubuque and County of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION ~%~~ Approving traffic Paint and Pavement Markings
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
City Manager recommending approval of the State of Iowa Federal-Aid Grade Crossing
Surface Repair Agreements between the Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad, Iowa
Department of Transportation and the City of Dubuque for the Jones Street and Fifth
Street grade crossings.
RESOLUTION d~~ ~ Approving State of Iowa Federal-Aid Grade Crossing
Surface Repair Agreements for the construction of surface improvements at the railroad
crossings located at Fifth Street (Agreement A18138) and Jones Street (Agreement
A18139)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. HUD Lead Paint Hazard Control Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of an application to the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development for continuation of the Lead-Based
Paint Hazard Prevention Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Lift Station in Arbor Estates
City Manager recommending acceptance of the sanitary sewer lift station that the
developer, Kivlahan Farms, LLC, recently completed in Arbor Estates -Phase 3.
RESOLUTION ate' Accepting sanitary sewer lift station in Arbor Estates -
Phase 3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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7. McGraw Hill Parking Lot
City Manager recommending approval of a permanent construction easement granted
by Interstate Power to allow for the construction of the McGraw Hill parking lot and
sanitary storm sewer and an indemnification agreement between the City and McGraw
Hill.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Washington Court Second Addition
City Manager recommending approval of the plat of survey of Washington Court
Second Addition.
RESOLUTION v--~~ ,9 Approving plat of survey describing the proposed
consolidation of lots owned by the City of Dubuque and Washington Court, LP to be
known as Washington Court 2"d Addition
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. Demolition of Property at 598 Central Avenue
Historic Preservation Commission recommending City Council approval of a request to
demolish the building at 598 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Demolition of Property at 1051 White Street
Historic Preservation Commission recommending City Council approval of a request to
demolish the building at 1051 White Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Unified Development Code Sign Review Advisory Committee
City Manager recommending approval of the appointment of Joe LoBianco and Tom
Culbertson to the Unified Development Code Sign Review Advisory Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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12. The Durrant Group -CEBA Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of a CEBA Loan Agreement in
the amount of $50,000 and an Enterprise Zone Funding Agreement to support The
Durrant Group's expansion project in the Port of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION ~ ~~> Authorizing the execution of a Community Economic
Betterment Account Loan Agreement and an Enterprise Zone Funding Agreement for
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) with the Durrant Group, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. Cottingham and Butler -CEBA Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of a CEBA Loan Agreement in
the amount of $300,000 and an Enterprise Zone Funding Agreement to support
Cottingham & Butler's expansion project in downtown Dubuque.
RESOLUTION ~ Lr'~ ~ Authorizing the execution of a Community
Economic Betterment Account Loan Agreement and an Enterprise Zone Funding
Agreement for Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) with Cottingham and
Butler, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. Purchase of Property - 511-513 Rhomberg Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a duplex residential dwelling
for $92,000 located at 511-513 Rhomberg Avenue as part of the acquisition program
associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION v~ ~~ Approving the acquisition of real estate located at
511-513 Rhomberg Avenue in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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i 15. Asbury Voluntary Annexation
Notification from Steven R. McCann, City Development Board, advising that the matter
of the City of Asbury Voluntary Annexation, including non-consenting owners within the
urban area of the City of Dubuque, will be considered by the City Development Board
on May 9, 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Designated Signatories -Federal Transit Administration Documents
City Manager recommending approval of an Authorizing Resolution designating the
Mayor and the General Manager of KeyLine Transit as the authorized signatories to
execute and file all Federal Transit Administration documents on behalf of the City of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION ~ ~.~ Authorizing the filing of an application with the
Federal Transit Administration, an Operating Administration of the United States
Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance authorized by 49
U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23 United States Code and other Federal statutes administered
by the Federal Transit Administration
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
17. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Equipment
Operator II, Engineering Technician and Sanitation Driver.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
18. Five Flags Center Fiscal Year 2008 Budget
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2008 budget for the Five Flags
Civic Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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• 19. Purchase of Play Equipment for Lincoln School
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of play equipment from Boland
Recreation in the amount of $64,900 to be placed at Lincoln School.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Walter DevelopmentlKendall-Hunt Assignment of Right to Purchase
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Walter Development/Kendall-
Hunt of the assignment of its right to purchase property in the Dubuque Industrial
Center West Seventh Addition to Dubuque Bank & Trust Company of its right to
purchase the property under the Development Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Legislative Communication
Communication to State Representatives Pam Jochum and Pat Murphy requesting that
they consider sponsoring an amendment to the Economics Appropriations bill to include
funding to support the statewide labor-management program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
22. Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds -Fiscal Year 2008 CDBG Programs
City Manager recommending approval of the publication of a Notice of Intent to Request
Release of Funds for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program activities.
RESOLUTION ~~l`~ Authorizing publication of a Notice of Intent to
Request Release of Funds for certain Community Development Block Grant Projects for
Fiscal Year 2008 (Program Year 2007)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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23. Keystone Area Education Agency I-Net User Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of the Institutional Network User Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Keystone AEA.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. 2007 - 2008 Deer Management Plan
City Manager recommending that the Urban Deer Management Program be continued
for the 2007-2008 hunting season.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Administrative Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Administrative Services
Agreement between the City and Express Scripts, Inc. through June 30, 2010.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
26. Claims Audit for the Third Party Administrator for Health Insurance Plan
City Manager recommending approval to retain Gallagher Benefit Services to assist the
City with a Request for Proposal for claims auditing services and an optional claims
office operational review.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
27. Fiscal Year 2008 Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non-Bargaining Unit
Employees
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2008 Wage Plan and
Compensation Package for non-bargaining Unit employees.
RESOLUTION ~ ~JJ Approving the Wage Plan and Compensation
Package for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees for Fiscal Year 2008
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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28. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager submitting the March 31, 2007, Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
29. Request for Proposals -Water Meter Reading Services Consultant
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP)
for Water Meter Reading Consultant Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
30. Iowa/Locust Street Parking Ramp Restoration Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Parking Ramp Restoration Project as
completed by Brent Anderson Associates in the final contract amount of $949,087.80
and payment of the retainage.
RESOLUTION ~ ~~ Accepting the Iowa/Locust Street Parking Ramp
Restoration Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
31. Results of Facility Plan RFP and Interviews
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Strand and Associates to work
with the City in the development of the Water Pollution Control Plant Facility Plan at an
estimated cost of $85,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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32. City Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the City Hall Parking Lot
Reconstruction Project to Portzen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $607,607.00.
RESOLUTION ~ `~ / Awarding public improvement contract for the City Hall
Parking Lot Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
33. 2007 Asphalt Paving Program
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the 2007 Asphalt Paving Project
to Mathy Construction Company in the amount of $695,470.
RESOLUTION ~ `~~ Awarding public improvement contract for the 2007
Asphalt Paving Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
34. Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Downtown Streetlight and
Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project to Alan Jackson Tuckpointing, Inc., in the
amount of $46,571.
RESOLUTION ~ ~ Awarding public improvement contract for the
Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
35. City Hall Third Floor Office Expansion Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the City Hall Third Floor Office
Expansion Project to Klauer Development Corporation in the amount of $62,696.
RESOLUTION ~i~S~ Awarding public improvement contract for the City Hall
Third Floor Office Expansion Project
Sugges#ed Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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36. Citizen Communications
Communication from Dean Rampson, 670 Cleveland Street, regarding his application
for financial assistance for the University Avenue Reconstruction Project assessment
being denied.
Communication from David H. Parrett, 9349 April Lynne Court, regarding the initiative to
make Dubuque a "green" community and suggesting that codes regarding the use of
geo-thermal air conditioning and heating be established.
Communication from Fred and Tari Beeler, 3019 West 32"d Street, and Wayne Maiers,
3016 West 32"d Street, requesting that the property located at 3015 West 32"d Street
not be allowed to continue as a daycare center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
37. Home Builders Association of Iowa
Communication from Flora A. Schmidt, Home Builders Association of Iowa, encouraging
the City to pass a Storm Water Post Construction Ordinance which is in compliance with
the Federal Clean Water Act NPDES requirements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
38. Agreement with Area Residential Care
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Area Residential Care,
Inc., Vocational Services to pick up trash at the skate park, Allison-Henderson,
Comiskey and Bunker Hill.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
39. PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request
City Manager recommending approval for funding from the Capital Grant for Access!
Equipment and Facilities. ,, /~P l J
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40. Improvement Contracts /Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- West 5th Street (Alpine -Hill) Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
41. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION c~ ~~ Granting the issuance of a Class B Beer Permit to
Pizza Ranch and Class C Beer Permit to Casey's General Store - 2699 Rockdale,
Casey's General Store - 4003 Peru Road, Paro Food Mart, Ron's Discount Smokes,
Oky Doky #2, Beecher Beverage, and Oky Doky #1
RESOLUTION ~~'~?os Granting the issuance of a Class A Liquor License to
Dubuque Golf and Country Club; Class B Liquor License to Julien Inn; Class C
Beer/Liquor License to Clarke College, Shot Tower Inn, Loras College, Corner Tap,
Busted Lift, Tott's Tap, and Bartinis; Special Class C Liquor License to Chuck-n-Jo's;
Special Class C Liquor License (5-Day Special Event) to Music n More and Dubuque
Jaycees; and Class B Wine Permit to Beecher Beverage, Oky Doky #1, and Oky Doky
#2
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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1. Port of Dubuque Adams Development LLC Special Warranty Deed -May 21, 2007
2. W W a re a Re a' 'e - P se - a 0
3. US 52 North Storm Sewer Improvement Project -May 21, 2007
4. Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project -May 21, 2007
5. L & J Prope ies Dubuque, LLC Development Agreement -June 18, 2007
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1. Port of Dubuque Adams Development LLC Special Warranty Deed
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 21, 2007, to consider
disposing of property by deed to Port of Dubuque Adams Development, LLC.
RESOLUTION d~`~j of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by
deed to Port of Dubuque Adams Development, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
5/21 /07
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2. White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project -Phase III
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the White Water
Creek Bridge Relocation Project -Phase III and that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for May 21, 2007.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the White Water Creek Bridge Project -Phase III
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost for the White Water Creek Bridge Project -Phase
III
RESOLUTION Ordering the advertisement for bids for the White Water
Creek Bridge Project Phase III
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
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3. US 52 North Storm Sewer Improvement Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the US 52 North
Storm Sewer Improvement Project and that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for May 21, 2007.'
RESOLUTION ~~~~ Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the US 52 North Storm Sewer Improvement Project
RESOLUTION ~~~~ Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the US 52 North Storm Sewer Improvement Project
RESOLUTION ~~ ~ Ordering the advertisement for bids for the US 52 North
Storm Sewer Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
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4. Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Grand River
Center Carpet Replacement Project and that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for May 21, 2007.
RESOLUTION O~? % Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project
RESOLUTION v pfd Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost for the Grand River Center Carpet Replacement
Project
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RESOLUTION ~ ~ / Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Grand
River Center Carpet Replacement Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/21/07
5. L & J Properties Dubuque, LLC Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 18, 2007, to consider
approval of a Development Agreement with L & J Properties Dubuque, LLC, and the
disposition of 2.74 acres of property in Dubuque Technology Park for construction of a
11,255 square foot office building.
RESOLUTION ~~ Q (1) Approving the minimum requirements, competitive
criteria, and offering procedures for the development of certain real property and
improvements in the Dubuque Industrial Center -South Economic Development Urban
Renewal District; (2) Determining that the Development Agreement submitted by L & J
Properties Dubuque, 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 L & J Properties Dubuque, LLC, in the event that no
competing proposals are submitted providing for the sale of Lot 1 of 10 Dubuque
Technology Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached map, and (3)
soliciting competing proposals
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/18/07
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory (Four 3-year "Arts" terms through June 30, 2010 -
Terms of Kames, Kohl, Riedel, Wahlert)
Applicants:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS .~
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1. Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the second amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2007 operating budget and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION ~ Cl ~ Amending the Fiscal Year 2007 budget
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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• 2. Port of Dubuque Outdoor Plaza - Phase I Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of t
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Port o
Plaza - Phase I Project and City Manager recommending approv
contract to Nauman Nursery in the amount of $283,000.
RESOLUTION ~l/~ Approving the plans and specif
contract, and estimated cost for the Port of Dubuque Outdoor Pla
RESOLUTION ~~/i Awarding public improvement
Dubuque Outdoor Plaza - Phase I Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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3. White Water Creek Bridge Project Phase II -Lead Paint Removal, Cleaning and
Painting
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the White Water Creek Bridge
Relocation Project Phase II -Lead Paint Removal, Cleaning and Painting and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION '~'G z Approving plans and specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the White Water Creek Bridge Project Phase II -Lead Paint
Removal, Cleaning and Painting
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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4. Rush Street Reconstruction Project
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Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Rush Street Reconstruction
Project and City Manager recommending approval.
City Manager submitting information in response to a request 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 and recommending
that the sidewalk be required and that no retaining wall be built at this time.
RESOLUTION ~~i ,:~~ Approving plans and specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Rush Street Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION v l~ ~> With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of
Necessity proposed for the Rush Street Reconstruction project -Bryant Street to Villa
Street
RESOLUTION v ~ % Approving schedule of assessments and estimate
of total cost for the Rush Street Reconstruction project -Bryant Street to Villa Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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5. Asbury Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Asbury Plaza Area
Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION ~~ ~ Approving plans and specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the Asbury Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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6. US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Improvements Project -Phase II
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the US 20 (Devon Drive to
Menards) Capacity Improvements Project -Phase II and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION r~~i ~ Approving plans and specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Improvements
Project -Phase II
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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1. Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report
Sue Czeshinski, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors
Bureau, to present quarterly report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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City Manager recommending that if the City Council requires the installation of
sidewalks along John F. Kennedy Road, that the property owners be given the
opportunity to construct said sidewalks prior to August 31, 2007, and after that date, a
special assessment project be presented to the City Council to complete the sidewalk
construction on the remaining parcels in the corridor.
Petition from property owners in opposition to the placement of sidewalks on the east
side of John F. Kennedy Road.
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April 2, 2007)
City Manager recommending approval of the nomination of the proposed Millworking
Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Remove from Table; Approve
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City Manager recommending approval of a $25,000 State Historical Society of Iowa
Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant application for the Downtown
Dubuque Design Guidelines.
RESOLUTION ~~a Approving submittal of an HRDP grant application
funds to the State Historical Society of Iowa for Downtown Dubuque Design Guidelines.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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6. Genuine Genius Solutions
City Manager recommending approval of submission of an Entrepreneurial Ventures
Assistance (EVA) program application to the Iowa Department of Economic.
Development on behalf of Genuine Genius Solutions, LLC.
RESOLUTION c~ ~ ~ Authorizing the filing of an Entrepreneurial Ventures
Assistance (EVA) application of behalf of Genuine Genius Solutions, LLC.
Suggested Disposition] .Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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7. Western Dubuque BIODIESEL
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Western Dubuque
BIODIESEL to discharge waste from its facility to the sanitary sewer system at the City
of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Sign at Fifth and White Streets
City Manager recommending approval of the revised design for the Port of Dubuque
sign at Fifth and White Streets providing one monument sign instead of the larger sign
with three flag poles.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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City Manager requesting City Council input regarding the design of the Port of Dubuque
Public Parking Facility.
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School Physical Plant and Equipment Levy Tax Increment Financing
City Manager recommending approval that beginning in Fiscal Year 2009, the City of
Dubuque ceases to collect the PPEL levy from the Dubuque Community School District
for Dubuque Industrial Tech Park South and Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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• 11. Grandview Gallop
City Manager submitting an application from the Mississippi Valley Running Association
to hold a June 16, 2007, four mile run/walk that includes a partial closure of Grandview
Avenue for City Council review and direction.
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City of Dubuque 175th Anniversary Celebration Committee
City Manager recommending approval of the creation of the 175th Anniversary
Celebration Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Communication from the National League of Cities appointing City Council Member Ann
Michalski to the 2007 Human Development Steering Committee.
Communication from Christopher Hoene, National League of Cities, appointing City
Council Member Ann Michalski to the City Futures Panel on Democratic Governance for
the National League of Cities.
Communication from Alice Walkup, National League of Cities, appointing City Council
Member Ann Michalski as a University Communities Council Member
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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)(j) Code of Iowa
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