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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
MAY 21, 2007
BRAIG
BUOL
CLINE
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
MICHALSKI
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Assistant Pastor Sean Hirschy, Word of Life Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Mental Health Month (May, 2007)
Apples for Students (June and July, 2007)
Mental Health Month Apples for Students
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 4/23; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 3/27; Civil
Service Commission of 4/5 and 4/16; City Council of 5/7; Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission of 5/1; Human Rights Commission of 4/9; Library Board of
Trustees of 4/10, 4/13 and 4/18; Park and Recreation Commission of 4/10; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 5/2
Library Board of Trustees Update from meeting of April 26, 2007
Proof of Publication of List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ending
March 31, 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
AirportArts CommissionCivil Service - 4/5Civil Service - 4/16Council MinutesESAC
Human RightsLibrary Bd - 4/10Library Bd - 4/13Library Bd - 4/18Park & RecZoning Advisory
Library Bd Update
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Michael Elliot for property damage; Westfield Insurance Company on behalf of Jeffrey
and Dianne Brimeyer for property damage; Pfohl’s Inc., for property damage; Dubuque
Bible Church for property 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: Dubuque Bible
Church for property damage; Jeffrey and Dianne Brimeyer for property damage; and
Pfohl’s Inc., for property damage
City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim of Linda M. Loney for property
damage and the claim of Michael Elliot for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAPClaims - Settled
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3. First Amendment to Conlon Johnson Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Conlon Johnson
(Sedgewick) Development Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dev Agr - MVM MemoDev Agr - Staff Amended Dev Agr
Memo
4. Dubuque Technology Park Plat of Survey
City Manager recommending approval of subdividing Lot 10, Block 2 of the Dubuque
Technology Park to accommodate the Entegee economic development project.
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of survey Lot 1 Dubuque Technology Park No. 3 in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of survey Lot 1 of 10 and Lot 2 of 10, Block 2 Dubuque
Technology Park in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Tech Park-MVM Tech Park-Staff Tech Park - Tech Park-Plats
MemoMemoResolutions
5. 2006 (Fiscal Year 2007) Asphalt Paving Program
City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2006 (Fiscal Year 2007) Asphalt Paving
Program as completed by River City Paving in the final contract amount of
$1,055,618.25.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the 2006 (Fiscal Year 2007) Asphalt Paving Program and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Asphalt Paving - Asphalt Paving - Asphalt Asphalt Paving Final Certificate of
MVM MemoStaff MemoPaving-ResolutionPaymentCompletion
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6. Four Mounds Archeological Survey
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Great Lakes Archaeological
Research Center for the Four Mounds Archeological Investigation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Four Mounds-MVM Four Mounds Staff Four Mounds
MemoMemoSubcontract
7. Tri-State Development LLC Rezoning/Annexation
City Manager recommending approval of the withdrawal of the voluntary annexation
request by Tri-State Development LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Tri-State-MVM MemoTri State - Staff Tri State Wthdrawal
Memo
8. Kivlahan Farms Preliminary Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission submitting the preliminary plat of Kivlahan Farms for City
Council information only.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Kivlahan - ZAC LtrKivlahan - ApplicationKivlahan - Vicinity Kivlahan - Staff Kivlahan - PlatKivlahan - Aerial View
MapReport
9. Sewer Pipeline Inspection Vehicle and Camera Equipment
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a sewer pipeline inspection
vehicle and associated camera equipment from Cues Inc., in the amount of $126,750.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
TV Vehicle - MVM TV Vehicle - Staff TV Vehicle - Staff TV Vehicle - Bid
MemoMemoMemo #2Summary
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10. Encephalitis (West Nile) Monitoring – Memorandum of Understanding
City Manager recommending approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Iowa Department of Public Health for activities related to Encephalitis/West Nile disease
monitoring.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Encephalitis-MVM Encephalitis Staff West Nile MOU
MemoMemo
11. Citizen Communications
Correspondence from Larry Youtzy expressing opposition to the installation of
sidewalks along John F. Kennedy Road.
Communication from Jan and Bill Stoffel submitting a petition in support of the
installation of sidewalks along John F. Kennedy Road.
Communication from Tracy Nowack in support of the installation of sidewalks along
John F. Kennedy Road.
Correspondence from Dr. Charles Winterwood, Vice President of Tri-State Trail Vision,
thanking the Mayor, City Council and staff for including a feasibility study in the Fiscal
Year 2007 budget for a hiking/biking trail along the middle fork of Catfish Creek.
Correspondence from Valerie Hogan, owner of the Mississippi Mug, expressing
opposition to the City’s business incentives for Genuine Genius.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Youtzy LetterStoffel PetitionNowack LtrWinterwood LetterHogan Letter
12. Lease Agreement with Tri-State Modelers
City Manager recommending approval of a lease agreement with Tri-State Modelers for
a section of the former Roosevelt Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Modelers - MVM Modelers - Staff Modelers Lease
MemoMemoAgreement
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13. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Confidential
Account Clerk.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
Civil Service Letter
14. Mediacom 2006 Annual Report
Mediacom submitting the 2006 Annual Report, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Calendar Year 2007 Pavement Marking Program
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Calendar Year 2007
Pavement Marking Program to Selco, Inc., in the amount of $60,274.10.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Pavement Marking - Pavement Marking -
MVM MemoStaff Memo
16. Historic White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project – Phase II
City Manager recommending rejection of the bids received for the White Water Creek
Bridge Relocation Project Phase II, Lead Paint Removal, Cleaning, and Painting.
RESOLUTION
Rejecting the contract bid proposal for the Historic White Water Creek
Bridge Relocation Project, Phase II – Lead Paint Removal, Cleaning, and Painting
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
White Water - MVM White Water - Staff White Water - White Water - Bid
MemoMemoResolutionTab
17. City of Asbury Voluntary Annexation
Notice from the City Development Board of the public hearing to be held on the matter
of the City of Asbury voluntary annexation including non-consenting owners.
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Determination in the matter of the
voluntary annexation of the City of Asbury within the urbanized area of the City of
Dubuque
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Asbury - Notice of Asbury - Finding of
HearingFacts
18. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- Federal Building Exterior Window Lead Paint Removal & Painting and Renovated
Areas Window Repair, Glass Replacement, Interior Window Lead Paint Removal &
Painting Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Federal Bldg
Contract
19. Business License Refund
-- Kevin Menning, One Flight Up – Liquor License
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of one new permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class C Beer Permit to HyVee Food Store B,
Hartig Drug #2, and Awn Stop Mart #2
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class C Beer/Liquor License to Easy Street,
Denny’s Lux Club, Kalmes Breaktime Bar/Grill; Special Class C Liquor License to
Dubuque Jaycees; Class B Wine License to Hartig Drug #2 and HyVee Food Store B
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class WCN Native Wine License to Stone
Cliff Winery (contingent on final City inspections and approvals)
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
Renewals - MVM Renewals-Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2Resolution #3Resolution #4
MemoMemo
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Ice Harbor Transient Boat Dock Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Ice Harbor
Transient Boat Dock Project and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost be set for June 4, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Ice Harbor Transient Boat Dock Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Ice Harbor Transient Boat Dock Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Ice Harbor Transient Boat
Dock Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/4/07
Boat Dock - MVM Boat Dock - Staff Boat Dock - Boat Dock - Layout
MemoMemoResolutions
2. Decorative Concrete Repair and Maintenance Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Decorative
Concrete Repair and Maintenance Project and that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for June 4, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Decorative Concrete Repair and Maintenance Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Decorative Concrete Repair and Maintenance Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Decorative Concrete Repair
and Maintenance Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/4/07
Decorative Concrete Decorative Concrete Decorative Concrete
- MVM Memo- Staff Memo- Resolutions
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3. Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Third Street
Overpass Lighting Project and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost be set for June 4, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Third Street Overpass
Lighting Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/4/07
Third Street-MVM Third Street - Staff Third Street -
MemoMemoResolutions
4. Kaufmann Avenue Alley Storm Sewer Construction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Kaufmann
Avenue Alley Storm Sewer Construction Project and that a public hearing on the plans
and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for June 18, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Kaufmann Avenue Alley Storm Sewer Construction Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Kaufmann Avenue Alley Storm Sewer Construction Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Kaufmann Avenue Alley
Storm Sewer Construction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/18/07
Kaufmann-MVM Kaufmann-Staff Kaufmann -
MemoMemoResolutions
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5. Vacate of Kerper Boulevard Property
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 4, 2007 to consider a
request from Union-Hoerman Press to vacate a portion of Kerper Boulevard that abuts
the existing Union-Hoermann facility at 2175 Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION
of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 1A, Block 19, River
Front Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/4/07
Kerper Blvd - MVM Kerper Blvd - Staff Keper Blvd - Kerper Blvd - Map & Union-Hoermann
MemoMemoResolutionPlat
6. Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp – Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 26, 2007, to consider
the sale of not to exceed $25,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a hearing on the proposition of the issuance of not to
exceed $25,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, of Dubuque, Iowa,
and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/26/07
Parking Ramp Bonds Bonds - Staff MemoBonds - ResolutionBonds - Noth Ltr
- MVM Memo
7. Interstate Power Company – Permanent Easement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 4, 2007 to consider
approval of granting a permanent easement to Interstate Power Company in the Port of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by easement to
Interstate Power and Light Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/4/07
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to 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:
Catherine Goodman, Tom Goodman, Paul Hemmer, Louise Kames, Paul Kohl,
Ioana Mamali, Gene Perry, Susan Riedel, Julie Steffen, John Woodin
Bd and Comm ListOverview SheetArts Commission
Applications
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. Dubuque Industrial Center Planned District
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an amendment to the
Dubuque Industrial Center Planned District from Open Space to Industrial as requested
by Matt Horsfield, Horsfield Company, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adopting a revised Planning Unit Development Ordinances for
the Dubuque Industrial Center Phases I and II located at the southwest corner of
Highway 32 (Northwest Arterial) and Chavenelle Road and by repealing Ordinance 34-
06
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Horsfield - ZAC LtrHorsfield - OrdinanceHorsfield - Land Use Horsfield - SetbacksHorsfield - Horsfield -
PlanAttachment CApplication
Horsfield - Vicinity Horsfield - Staff Horsfield - Falb Horsfield - Land Use Horsfield - Aerial Suggested Motion
MapReportLetterMapViews
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2. 8005 Seippel Court Rezoning
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property located at
8005 Seippel Court from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Service
and Wholesale District as requested by Brian Lammers, 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 8005
Seippel Court from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to CS Commercial Service and
Wholesale District, with conditions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Seippel - LetterSeippel - OrdinanceSeippel - ApplicationSeippel - Vicinity MapSeippel - ZAC Seippel - Staff
PresentationReport
Seippel - District Seippel - Staff Memo Suggested Motion
Regulationsand Attach
3. Tanzanite Drive PUD Text Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an amendment to the
Planned Unit Development District to allow 40 two-unit townhouses with revised access
and setbacks for property located on Tanzanite Drive as described as Lot F of Emerald
Acres No. 4 as requested by Ron Klein Construction Company, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by providing for the amendment of Ordinances 10-99, 96-02, 86-03
and 14-06, which adopted regulations for the Emerald Acres PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PR Planned Residential Designation and approving an
amended ordinances for the Emerald Acers PUD Planned Unit Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Tanzanite - LetterTanzanite - Tanzanite - Tanzanite - Vacinity Tanzanite - AerialTanzanite - Staff
OrdinanceApplicationMapReport
Tanzanite - Tanzanite - Layout Suggested Motion
Background InfoConcepts
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4. 3105 Cedar Crest Ridge Rezoning
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property located at
3105 Cedar Crest Ridge from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3
General Commercial District as requested by Ron Smith/RRTC Properties, and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying property located at 3105 Cedar Crest Ridge from
CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Cedar Crest Rg - LtrCedar Crest Rg - Cedar Crest Rg - Cedar Crest Rg - Cedar Crest Rg - Suggested Motion
OrdinanceApplicationVicinity MapStaff Report
5. Kebbie Drive Rezoning
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property on Kebbie Drive
described as Lot 3 of Bies Subdivision #2 from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to R-
3 Moderate-Density Multi-Family Residential District as requested by James and Renee
Schreiber, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINACE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying property located at the end of Kebbie Drive from R-2
Two-Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate-Density Multi-Family Residential
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Kibbie Dr - LtrKibbie Dr - OrdinanceKibbie Dr - Kibbie Dr - Vicinity Kibbie Dr - FootprintKibbie Dr - Staff
ApplicationMapReport
Suggested Motion
6. Carnegie Stout Public Library Landmark Nomination
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the nomination of Carnegie-
Stout Public Library as a historic landmark, as recommended by the Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission, and City Manager recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 25-6.15 Designating the Carnegie Stout
Public Library as a Landmark
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Library - MVM MemoLibrary - Staff MemoLibrary - SHPO LtrLibrary - OrdinanceSuggested Motion
Material from April 2, 2007 City Council Meeting
Library - LRPAC LtrLibrary - HPC LtrLRPAC - Staff MemoHPC - Staff MemoLibrary - OrdinanceCSPL Landmark
Nomination
7. Port of Dubuque Adams Development LLC Special Warranty Deed
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the disposition of
property by deed to Port of Dubuque Adams Development, LLC, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Disposing of an interest in real property by deed to Port of Dubuque
Adams Development, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Adams - MVM MemoAdams - Resolution
Material from May 7, 2007 City Council Meeting
Adams - MVM MemoAdams - Staff MemoAdams - Resolution
8. US 52 North Storm Sewer Improvement Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the US 52 North Storm Sewer
Improvement Project, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the US 52 North Storm Sewer Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
US 52-MVM MemoUS 52-Staff MemoUS 52 Resolution
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Material from May 7, 2007, City Council Meeting
US 52 - MVM MemoUS 52 - Staff MemoUS 52 - Resolutions
9. Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider adoption of plans and
specifications, form of contact, and estimated cost for the Grand River Center Carpet
Replacement Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Carpet - MVM MemoCarpet - Staff MemoCarpet - Resolution
Material from May 7, 2007 City Council Meeting
Carpet - MVM MemoCarpet - Staff MemoCarpet - 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. Grandview Pet Park
Request of Lynn Behrens to address the City Council regarding a petition in support of
keeping the Grandview Pet Park open.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Behrens Ltr
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2. Dubuque Genealogical Society
Nancy Stroup, Vice President, Dubuque Genealogical Society, requesting to address
the City Council regarding City assistance for relocation pending termination of lease
with the Masonic Temple.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Stroup Ltr
3. Patricia Broessel Special Assessment
Correspondence from Attorney Joseph Bitter on behalf of Patricia Broessel requesting
to address the Council regarding a special assessment for sidewalk and curb
replacement at 2093 Washington Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Broessel Ltr
4. All Veterans’ Memorial
City Manager recommending approval of construction of a new All Veterans’ Memorial
at the McAleece Park and Recreation Complex.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
All Veterans - MVM All Veterans-Staff Veterans Memorial
MemoMemoPlaza
5. German Bank Building, LLLP – Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a development agreement between the City of
Dubuque and German Bank Building, LLLP, for the revitalization of the Old German
Bank Building.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the execution of a development agreement with German
Bank Building, LLLP
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
German Bank - MVM German Bank - Staff German Bank - Devel German Bank -
MemoMemoAgreementResolution
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6. Historic Preservation Commission Membership
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Historic Preservation
Ordinance which would allow property owners or business owners to temporarily
represent vacant historic district seats until such time that a resident volunteer can be
appointed.
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 25-3(h) to allow owners of real property
and owners of businesses in the district to be temporarily appointed to vacant district
seats until such a time a qualified resident can be appointed
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
HPC Membership - HPC Membership - HPC - OrdinanceHPC - State LtrHPC - Iowa Code
MVM MemoStaff Memo303.34
Material from April 2, 2007 City Council Meeting
Membership - HPC Proposed Ordinance
Ltr
7. Solid Waste Collection Fee Reduction
City Manager recommending approval of a proposed revision to Section 40-37 of the
City Code of Ordinances reducing the monthly solid waste collection service base fee
from $9.91 to $9.89.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 40-37
paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) establishing charges for the collection and disposal of solid
waste materials
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Solid Waste-MVM Solid Waste - Staff Solid Waste Suggested Motion
MemoMemoOrdinance
8. DMASWA Delivery Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the new waste delivery agreement with the
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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DMASWA - MVM DMASWA - Staff Waste Delivery
MemoMemoContract
9. Community Partnership (cp2) Program – Fiscal Year 2008
City Manager recommending approval of the allocation of Community Partnership
Program (cp2) funds for Fiscal Year 2008.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the award of Community Partnership Program (cp2) funds
for Fiscal Year 2008
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
cp2-MVM Memocp2-Staff Memocp2-Resolutioncp2-Summary
10. Summer Food Service Program
City Manger recommending approval of a collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of
Greater Dubuque to provide additional summer meal sites in conjunction with the
Prescott School and Comiskey Park City of Dubuque Leisure Services playground
programs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Food Program-MVM Food Program-Staff Yappers Brochure
MemoMemo
11. Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign System Design
City Manager recommending approval of the design for the Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign
System components, initiation of the bidding process, and that a public hearing on the
plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for June 4, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign System
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated costs for the Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign System
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Pedestrian Wayfinding Sign
System
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Design; Adopt Resolutions;
Public Hearing 6/4/07
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Sign System - MVM Sign System - Staff Sign System - Sign System -
MemoMemoResolutionsRenderings
12. KeyLine Monthly Pass
City Manager recommending approval of a recommendation by the KeyLine Transit
Board of Trustees to create a monthly pass for KeyLine at a cost of $35 per month to
customers.
RESOLUTION
Fixing rates for a monthly pass
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Monthly Pass - MVM Monthly Pass - Staff Monthly Pass -
MemoMemoResolution
13. KeyLine Free Rides Program
City Manager recommending approval to proceed with a partnership with the Dubuque
Community School District to provide better transportation options for students that
would include offering free KeyLine rides to students.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Free Rides - MVM Free Rides - Staff Bus Safety and
MemoMemoSecurity Guidelines
14. Asbury Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities 2007 Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Asbury Plaza Area
Wastewater Pumping Facilities 2007 Project to McDermott Excavating in the amount of
$618,342.84.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Asbury Plaza Area
Wastewater Pumping Facilities 2007 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Asbury Plaza-MVM Asbury Plaza-Staff Asbury Plaza - Asbury Plaza-Bid Tab
MemoMemoResolution
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15. Rush Street Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Rush Street Reconstruction
Project to Horsfield Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,657,853.10.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Rush Street
Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Rush Street-MVM Rush Street-Staff Rush Street - Rush Street-Bid Tab
MemoMemoResolution
16. First Amendment to Diamond Jo Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the first amendment to the Diamond Jo
Development Agreement for the construction of a public parking ramp.
RESOLUTION
Approving the first amendment to the Port of Dubuque Public Parking
Facility Development Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Diamond Jo - MVM Diamond Jo - Staff Diamond Jo - Diamond Jo - Effect of Amendment
MemoMemoResolutionAmended DA
17. Joint Development Agreement between the Dubuque County Historical Society
and the City of Dubuque
City Manager recommending approval of a Joint Development Agreement between the
Dubuque County Historical Society and the City of Dubuque that establishes the
manner in which the Society and the City will cooperate with one another successfully to
complete the Great Rivers Center and RiverMax Theater projects.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Note: The material for this agenda item will be delivered on Friday, May 18.
18. Interstate Power/McGraw Hill Parking Lot
City Manager recommending approval of an offer to purchase a parcel of land from
Interstate Power to allow for the construction of the McGraw Hill parking lot including the
granting of an easement to Interstate Power as part of the consideration for the transfer
and 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.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Note: The material for this agenda item will be delivered on Friday, May 18.
19. Contract Authority
City Manager recommending that his authority to make purchases on behalf of the City
be increased to $100,000, per State statute.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts and leases on behalf
of the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Contracts - MVM Contracts - Staff Contracts -
MemoMemoResolution
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) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
May 17, 2007
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