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Proof of City Council 5 21 07State of Iowa, Dubuque County Certification of Publication ua;ui us ao uibuo ieuolleu I Nw ,~ ~..,.,,~ ~.,,,,.,..,..a__.-..._.. Dax ~ would include downtown. sneer said yes. It hlcklde downtown l9dtt3ireet south, the Duce district and the rt Dubuque. It was I -for pedestrian use ~ts the vehi- sign sys- Pass: royal of a recom- lon qy the KeyLine 80srd of Trustees tf a monthly pass tJr-e at a cost of rrgf-th to custom- gort Cline to re- 11d t$`e the docu- exlopt Resolu- d~i,° -07 Fixmg Ir :a monthly pass. ed by Jones. Mo- Free Rides Pro- . (,ygr Manager rec- t1p approval to wflh a partnership the Dubuque Com- $ohool District to t7st~er transporta- efDNsrts for students ,include offering ne odes to stn- . by Cline to end file the docu- end approve. b!- Lynch. John Superintendent, Community :2300 Chaney , ".M>I1HIced Transit Rodocker "~ "tic Develop- Dave Heiar - end said that the school princi- irNlistsd the program. hops to create op- torfatnllies and pos- . help alleviate the s at Hemp- School. Motion ry Plaza Area it Pumping Fa- ~7 Project: City tecommending the contract for ry Plaza Area Ir Pumping Fa- )07 Project to 3'-.Excavating in amount of 94. Motion by m receive and tloCUments and gkttion No. 304- wlp public im- -- ogical Re- ~,Irt-lens se" pu~'c 4ear.'ngs and file--~~ ~Re ~nin., ~ o•'o°°~~ search Center for the Four II lf19G4.. ~~~,r,_ „ ~ as soar provement contract for the projects. Motion by Cline of Dubu ue. Seconded by Asbury Plaza Area Waste- to receive and file, to in- Motion carried 6-0. Jones water Pumping Facilities elude documents distribut- . COUNCIL MEMBER 2007 Project. Seconded ed at this meeting and the REPORTS by Cline. Motion carried 6- executed First Amendment (None) 0. to the Agreement, and ap- PUBLIC INPUT Rush Street Reconstruc- prove. Seconded by (None) lion Project: City Manager Jones. Jerry Enzler, Exec- There being no further recommending .award of olive Director of the Gubu- upon motion the business the contract for the Rush que County Historical ~.So- , Council adjourned at 8:51 Street Reconstruction ciety, 250 E. 3rd Street, Project to Horsfiekf Con- thanked Council for allow- p•m• struction, Inc., in the ing the time to fold this in- /s/Kevin S. F~rnstahl STATE OF IOWA amount of $1,657,853.10. to the Vision Iowa Project. Assistant City Clerk Motion by Cline to receive A search for state funds. it, 6/4 and file the documents would mean a significant DUBUQUE COUNTY and adopt Resolutbn No. match by the City but lead 305-07 Awarding public to a grant for the improvement contract for wayfinding signage pro- the Rush Street Recon- gram. Mr. Enzler urged ap- struction Project. proval of the agreement. Seconded by Lynch. Mo- Van Mpligen noted that this lion carried 6-0. is contingent on an exe- First Amendment to Dia- cuted First Amendment to mood Jo Development the Agreement. Michalski Agreement: City Manager requested that the two recommending approval of groups meet more fro- th rt I {SS: CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION the fret amendmeMpto the quently an gua ery as I, Wend, Miller, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa Diamond Jo Develo ment noted in the A reement or Agreement for the con- included with the Vision lo- struction of a public park- wa meetings. Motion car- corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation ing ramp. Motion by Clme rigid 6-0. to receive and file the Interstate Power/McGraw published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby documents, to include Hill Parking Lot: City Man- tnose distributed at this agar recommending ap- ~ certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following meeting, and adopt Reso- lution No. 306-07 Approv- proval of an offer to pur- chase a parcel of land 'i dates: ing the first amendment to from Interstate Power to i the Port of Dubuque Public allow for the construction Parking Facility Develop- of the McGraw Hill parking ment Agreement. bt including the granting Michalski questioned the hases of di d of an easement to Inter- ~ art of the state Power as wor ng an p green space versus park p consideration for the trans- construction. Van Milligan far and recommending ap- ', said that Council approved proval of a permanent con- preservation of the green stnxition easement grant- space site line from the ed by Interstate Power to Grand River Center to the allow for the construction Courthouse. The park is a of the McGraw Hill parking component of the planned bt and sanitary storm outdoor, plaza. Seconded sewer and an indemn'rfica- by Lynch. Motion carried lion agreement between 6-0. the City and McGraw Hill. Joint Development Motion by Cline to receive June 4, 2007, and for which the charge is $337.34. Agreement between the and file the documents Subscribed to before Dubuque County Historical and approve. Seconded by Society and the City of Du- Lynch. Motion carried 6-0. th1S day 1 buque• City Manager roc- Contract Authority: City ommendingg approval of a Manager recommending Joint DevebpmeM Agree- that his authority to make ment between the Dubu- purchases on behalf of the que County. Historical So- City be increased to ciety and the City of Dubu- $100 000, per State s~at- que that establishes the ute. Motion by Cline to re- manner in which the Soci- calve and file the docu- ety and the City will coop- ments and adopt Resolu- erate wfth ° one another lion No. 307-07 Authoriz- successfully to cdmplete ing the City Manager to the Great Rivers Center execute contracts and and RiverMax Theater leases on behalf of the City l~~d~ Jh~F~r"~ Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. ~'~e''a ~VriAH'{ K. YrE6TL'~i"AEl'Efl ''` ~ Commisslo-n Number 154885 ~x """~` My Comm. Exc. FEB. 1, 2008 ~...a,~.,~,e: -ue~ul uE Jo ulBuo leuolteii Jo sn~3s ~!I!we; 'deolpuey 'xeS 'UOIDIIBJ '10100 '80EJ uo peseq uoliewwuoslp Jo uolgtllwll 'aoua~a;aJd ~ - se~i CITY OF DUBUQUE, ne, IOWA -qr CITY COUNCIL ~~ PROCEEDINGS .9 SPECIAL SESSION Lakes Archaeological Re- search Center for the Four x Mounds Archeological In- s vestigation. Upon motion u the documents were re- ceived, filed, and ap- proved. Tri-State Development LLC Rezoning/Annexation: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the with- drawal of the voluntary an- nexation request by Tri- State Development LLC. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. Kivlahan Farms Prelimi- nary Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission submitting the preliminary plat of Kivlahan Farms for City Council information only. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed. 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. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. Encephalitis (West Nile) Monitoring -Memorandum of Understanding: City Manager recommending approval of the Memoran- dum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Public Health for activi- ties related to Encephalitis/West Nile dis- ease monitoring. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Citizen Communications: Correspondence from Lar- ry Youtzy expressing op- position to the installation of sidewalks along John F. Kennedy Road. Communication from Jan and Bill Stoffel submitting a petition in support of the nstallation of sidewalks along John F. Kennedy 3oad and communication `Tom Tracy Nowack in sup- ~ort of the installation of >idewalks along John F. <ennedy Road. ,Conespondence from Dr. harles Winterwood, Yce 'resident of Tri-State Trail Asion, thanking the Mayor, :ity Council and staff for ncluding a feasibility study n the Fiscal Year 2007 rudget for ahiking/biking rail akxtg the middle fork d Catfish Creek. Correspondence from valerie Hogan, owner of he Mississippi Mug, ex- wessing opposition to the .ity's business incentives x Genuine Genius. Upon notion the documents were received and filed. PI Pe ale sp The Dubuque City Coun cil met in special easels at 5:30 p.m. on May 21 2007, in the Public Libran Auditorium. Mayor Buol read the cal 'stating that this was a spa cial session of the Dubu qua Ci~ Council to dis• E, cuss ending Litigatior ~ and Property Acquisitior 21.5(1x )Q) 2007 CCode tot Iowa o Present: Mayor Buol, s Council Members Cline, a Connors (via conference E phone). Jones, Lynch, Michalski, City Manager Van Milligan, City Attsxney Lindahl w BAbsent: Council Member e Upon motion Council ad- ~y journal special session at ~ 5:29 p.m. having given i staff proper direction. CITY OF DUBUQUE, • IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Coun- cil met in regular session at 6:35 p.m. on May 21, 2007, in the Public Library Auditorium. Mayor Bud read the call and stated that this was a regular session of the Du- buque City Council to dis- cuss such matters that should properly come be- fore Council. Present Mayor Buol, Council Members Cline, Connors (via conference phone), Jones, Lynch, Mrchalski, City Manager Van Milligan, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Council Member Braig Invocation was provided by Assistant Pastor Sean Hirschy, Word of Life Church Proclamations Mental Heath Month, May 2007, was accepted by John Cordes, Mental Bath America, 1951 Alta Ysta, and presented Council with the DVD 'Lin- coln's Metlartchoy;' and Apples for Students, June and JulIyy, 2007. CONSENTITEMS Motion by Cline to re- sxirrs and file the dosw- mwrta, refer to staff, and resolutions as ae,e ce..,...,.e.~ ti., ~~- as specified, and direct tt City Clerk to publish notic in the manner prescribe by law. 'Seconded Y. Jones. Motion carried 6-0 Ice Harbor Transient Bo. Dock Project: City Manes er recommending initiatisi of the public bidding pros ess for the Ice Harbc Transient Boat Dock Pro act and that a public heal ing on the plans and spec ifications, form of contrac and estimated cost be se for June 4, 2007. Upo motion the document were received and filet and Resolution No. 280-0' Preliminary approval c plans and specification: form of contract, and sell mated cost for the Ice Har bor Transient Boat Docl Project; Resolution No. 281-07 Setting date c hearing on plans an< spex:'rfirations, form o contract, and estimates cost for the Ice Harbo Transient Boat Dock Proj act; and Resolution No. 282-07 Ordering the ad• vertisement for bids for the Ice Harbor Transient Boa' Dock Project were adopt ed setting a hearing for meeting to commence a~ 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2007, in the Public Library Audi torium. Decorative Concrete Re- pair and Maintenance Proj- ect: City Manager recom- mending 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 283-07 Preliminary ap- proval of plans and spec'rfi- cations, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Decorative Concrete Re- pairand Maintenance Proj- ect; Resolution No. 284-07 Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and esti- mated cost for the Decora- tive Concrete Repair and Maintenance Project; and Resolution No. 285-07 Or- dering the advertisement for bids for the Decorative Concrete Repair and Main- tenance Project were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2007, in the Public Library Auditorium. Third Street Overpass Lighting Project: City•Man- ager recommending initia- tion of the public bidding process for the Third treat Overpass Lichtina and filed, and Resolution PU to address water run No. 294-07 Resolution of off adding that driveways intent to dispose of an in- are for garage access only terest in real property by but could allow for 4 vehi - easement to Interstate , ties. There is no concern Power and Light Company with emergency vehicle setting a public hearing for access. Motion by Cline a meeting to commence at for final consideration and 6:30 p.m. on June 4, 2007, adoption of Ordinance No.' in the Public Library Audi- 24-07 Amending Appendik torium. A (the Zoning Ordinance) BOARDS/COMMISSIONS of the City of Dubuqu Appointments to the fol- Code of Ordinances b~ lowing Boards providing for the amend- /Commissions: Arts and ment of Ordinances 10-99 Cultural Affairs Advisory , 96-02, 86-03 and 14-06 (Four 3-year 'Arts' terms , which adopted regulations through June 30, 2010 - for the Emerald Acres PUD Terms of Karnes, Kohl, Planned Unit Development Riedel, Wahlert). Appli- District with a PR Planned cants: Catherine Residential Designation Goodman, Tom Goodman, and approving an amend- Paul Hemmer, Louise ed ordinance for the Emer- Kames, Paul Kohl, loans aid Acers PUD Planned Mamali, Gene Perry Sus- Unit Development District. an Riedel, Julie Steffen, Seconded by Jones. Mo- John Woodin. Upon vote lion carried 6-0. Paul Hemmer, Louise 3105 Cedar Crest Ridge Kames, Paul Kohl, and Rezoning: Proof of publi- Susan Riedel were ap- cation on notice of public pointed to 3-year terms hearing to consider throuuggh June 20, 2010. PIIBUC HFJ-RINGS rezoning property located at 3105 Cedar Crest Ridge Upon motion the rules from CS Commercial Serv- were suspended allowing ice and Wholesale District anyone to address the City to C-3 General Commer- Council. Dubuque Industrial Cen- cial District as reeqquested by Ron Smith/RRTC Prop- ter Planned District: Proof ertres, and Zoning Adviso- of publication on notice of ry Commission recom- public hearing to consider mending approval. Motion an amendment to the Du- by Cline to receive and file buque Industrial Center the documents and that Planned District from Open the requirement that apro- Space to Industrial as re- posed Ordinance be con- quested by Matt Horsfield, sidered and voted on for Horsfield Company, and passage at two Council Zoning Advisory Commis- meetings prior to the >ion recommending appro- meeting at which it is to be gal. Motion by Michalski to finally passed be suspend- ~eceive and filed the loco- ed. Seconded by Jones. vents, and that the re- Ron Smith, 1640 Justin auirement that a proposed Lane, spoke in support of ordinance be considered the ordinance. Kyle Kritz, rnd voted on for passage Planning Services, gave tt two Council meetings the staff report. He stated >rior to the meeting at that traffic has been in- vhich it is to lxx finally creasing on Cedar Cross tassel be suspended. , which is conducive to C-3 ieconded by Lynch. Mo- zoning. Motion by Lynch ion carried 6-0. Matt for final consideration and forsfield, 505 E. Main St. adoption of Ordinance No. :pworth, Iowa, spoke in 25-07 Amending Appendix wpport of the ordinance. A (the Zoning Ordinance) cyle Kritz, Planning Serv- of the City of Dubuque 'es, gave a staff report. Code of Ordinances by re- Aotion by Michalski for fl- classifying property locat- ~al consideration and ed at 3105 Cedar Crest adoption of Ordinance No. Ridge from CS Commer- 2-07 Amending Appendix cial Service and Wholesale ~ (the Zoning Ordinance) District to C-3 General f the City of Dubuque Commercial District. :ode of Ordinances by Seconded by Jones. Mo- dopting arevised Plan- lion carried 6-0. ing Unit Development Or- Kebbie Drive Rezoning: finance for the Dubuque Proof of publication on no- tdustrial Center Phases I lice of hearing to consider nd II located at the south- rezoning property on Keb- ~est corner of Highway 32 hie Drive described as Lot Jorthwest Arterial) and 3 of Bies Subdivision #2 havenelle Road and by from R-2 Two-Family Resi- 3pealing Ordinance 34- dential District to R-3 6. Seconded by Jones. Moderate-Density Multi- lotion carried 6-0. Family Residential District 8005 Seippel Court as requested by James P.7nn~nT Prnnf of nnhG_ ~...1 0........ c..ti-_:~__ __~ Resolution No. 297-07 At proval of plans and SpecH cations, form of contrac and estimated cost for th Grand River Center Carp Replacement Projerc Seconded by MichalsN Michalski askedrf the nee patterns or designs wool retain the beauty of th original carpet. Assistar City Manager SterinhausE said that the replacemer carpet would be similar t the original patterns bt more resistant to stain and fading caused 4 harsh c)eaning chemical: Motion carried 6-0. REINSTATE THE RULES Upon motion the rule were reinstated Nmitky discussion to the Cih Council.. ACTION ITEMS Grandview Pet Park: Re quest of Lynn Behrens: is address the City Counci regarding a petition in Sup port of keeping the Grand view Pet Park open. Ma lion by Cline to receive and file the documents Seconded by Michalski. Julie Thom, 530 Napie,t Street, spoke in favor of the pet park disputing pre- viousclaims about barking and the park's appear- ance. She believes barking is not continuous and sug- gested the City's Artimed Control- Office investigate. She said the City does a good job of maintenance and suggested alternating the use of each side ofthe park to allow for replanting of the side not in use. She believes a dog park at any location would affect prop- arty owners. An addRionel petition was submitted-for the record. Motion carried 6-0. Dubuque Genealogical Society: Nancy Stroup, Vice President, Dubuque Genealogical Society, re- questing to address the City Council regarding City assistance for relocation pending : termination of lease with the Masonic Temple. Motion by Cline to receive and file. Seconded by Jones. Nancy Stroup, 10004 Westbrook Rdad., Galena, Illinois, and Vice President of the Geneaktg- ical Society, .provided rganizat ndl. is a non-profit historira group that has records re lated to 400 surname from the Dubuque aret M~ of Angels bu~ic$ng e 6th and Bittif but wB nee nerve spaa>a soon. a pert netrshipw)th the~woui help initxeaea c the Society. Motion cavrie~ 8-0. Patricia Broessel Spes:rF Assessment: Correspond ante from Attorney Jstsepl Bitter on behalf of PaMcu Broeasel requesting to ad dress the Council regard ing a spacial aaaepntert for sidewalk and gN't1 re placement at 2093 Wash inyton Street. Motion b! Cline to receive and file Seconded by Lynch. Var MHI12ert said that the Citl Engrnetering t departmern has been in contact will Mr. Bitter and clarified thal this issue involved twc separate assessments, one assessable and one non-assessable. Motion carried 6-0. AN Veterans' Memorial; City Manager rercomrrrend- ing approval of construc- tlon of a new All Veterans' Memorial at the McAleesx Park and Recreation Com- olex: Ms#bn by CUne to 'eceive, file, and approve he documents. Secorrdetl ~y Mk:halksi. 'aoebel, Commander i6Gi, submitted design focrxrtents and reviewed Mana stating that this me- rtortel would have year- ound access, would be rreintesnance free. and ef- orts Would be made to later vandalism. Cline in- Wired about recent oon- roversy. Goebel said that he Marshall PaHc Memori- J lies been plagued by a Nor design and lack s>f Jns~ for repair or rede- ign. Michalski asked hoof the. current mentori- k irieiiJe Riverview Park. ktettel said that those ~entorials are closed for onto otxsasiorre. 'The All etarans Memorial waJld e in proximity to those tetmorials .but accessible rr ceremonies y~r round:. Isis lacy, 783 Fenebrt Marshal ParisPmk Memorial wasn't Tuncflonirtg and i6 unflniahed because of the money needed to repair design flaws. He said tftat no one has agreed to meet with him to consider work- r s to -apak steal Park. ,.F#R also aa(d that there fib trio. e~ k1= fonMng people of ttie "me- rrtorial. Jones felt that neh then memorial detracts from the other. Sfrtce there is no Cfty furtdittg~ used, h is a choice whether or not to donate. Michalski ex- the ~ pf cause of:lhs~ taplaln Schmitt Memorial, world' V Milligen~said t this terms~s~ size a~ d h has good synergy Mo- tion carried 6-0. L Gemren Bank &iilding, Agreement: C recommending approv of g development agreement between the Cliy of Dubu- ue and German Bank ~ulldinngg, LLLP, tot' the re- ritalization of the Old r3er- non Bank &Jik9nq. Motion iy Mlch~sld to receive std, flb, and Raolu- ion No. 29&07 arrffrariz- nngg the e~cetttiNort of a ds- relopmerk a~sertrnt with ~6irrrtart :Bank .LLP. Seconded by L~. , Aotion carried 8-0. Historic Praeervatipn %~ Maanager -ec~d- t9 approval of an amend- Trent to ttta Historic Pres- rould alktw which own- re or basin ownMS .re ntrk~t tlsab ttW StJCtt flme Chart a rash ant vohntteer can be ap- oktted. Motion by Jones t recaitie std file the. ocumertta and that -the. that ~a oD~rt dared and voted on istr aeaaga at two Coirrdl ' Pry to tits timlY >