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ROLL CALL ORDER -
MEETING OF JUNE 18,
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
CLOSED SESSION
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Sr. Paula Maloy, SVM
PROCLAMATION
Ireland Visitors Proclamation
Ireland Visitors
Proclamation
PRESENTATION
Fire Chief Dan Brown presenting Assistant Fire Chief Rick Steines with the
National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Certificate from the
Department of Homeland Security
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
Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of 5/1; City Council of 6/4; Electrical Code
Board of 5/29; Housing Commission of 5/22 and Special Meeting of 5/29; Human Rights
Commission of 5/14; Park and Recreation Commission of 5/8; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 6/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/24
Library Board of Trustees Update of May 24, 2007 Meeting
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of May 7 and May 21, 2007 and List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ending April 30, 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Cable TVCity CouncilElectrical BdHousingHousing - 5/29Human Rights
Park and RecZoning AdvisoryZoning Bd of AdjLibrary Bd Update
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Jeff Brimeyer for property damage; Gansen Excavating, Inc. 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: Christy Link for
personal injury; Lauren Schrup for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAP
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3. Citizen Communication
Communication from Kenneth J. Spears regarding the use of “project crews.”
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Spears Ltr
4. Interagency Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County Board
of Health
City Manager recommending approval of an Interagency Agreement with the Dubuque
County Board of Health for the inspection and enforcement of swimming pools and
spas, tattoo parlors and tanning facilities in Dubuque County.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Inspections - MVM Inspections - Staff 28E AgreementInteragency
MemoMemoAgreement
5. Purchase of Service Agreement with Project Concern, Inc. – Foster Grandparent
Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Project
Concern, Inc. in the amount of $6,113 for the Foster Grandparent Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Project Concern - Project Concern - Project Concern -
MVM MemoStaff MemoAgreement
6. Purchase of Service Agreement with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in the amount of $7,341.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
RSVP - MVM MemoRSVP - Staff MemoRSVP Agreement
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7. Purchase of Service Agreement with Project Concern, Inc. – Information and
Referral and Child Care Referral
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Project
Concern, Inc. in the amount of $25,821 for the Information and Referral Program plus a
payment of $9,098 for the Child Care Referral Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Child Care - MVM Child Care - Staff Child Care -
MemoMemoAgreement
8. Purchase of Service Agreement with Operation: New View
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Operation: New View in the amount of $18,257.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
New View - MVM New View - Staff New View -
MemoMemoAgreement
9. Purchase of Service Agreement with Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc. in the amount of $2,147.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Helping Services - Helping Services - Helping Services -
MVM MemoStaff MemoAgreement
10. Purchase of Service Agreement with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation in the amount of $170,613.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
GDDC - MVM MemoGDDC - Staff MemoGDDC - Agreement
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11. Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., in the amount of $47,550 and $10,000 to support funding a
part-time development position.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Main Street - MVM Main Street - Staff Main Street -
MemoMemoAgreement
12. Purchase of Service Agreement with Hills and Dales
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement to Hills and
Dales for senior programs in the amount of $25,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Hills and Dales - MVM Hills and Dales - Staff Hills and Dales -
MemoMemoAgreement
13. Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque Area Labor Management Council
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Dubuque Area Labor Management Council in the amount of $17,455.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DALMC - MVM MemoDALMC - Staff MemoDALMC - Agreement
14. Purchase of Service Agreement with the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Convention and Visitors Bureau
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of
$738,496.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
CVB - MVM MemoCVB - Staff MemoCVB - Agreement
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15. Purchase of Service Agreement with Washington Neighborhood Tool Library
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the
Washington Neighborhood Tool Library in the amount of $15,500.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Tool Library - MVM Tool Library - Staff Tool Library -
MemoMemoAgreement
16. Purchase of Service Agreement with Substance Abuse Services Center
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Substance Abuse Services Center in the amount of $13,605.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
SASC - MVM MemoSASC - Staff MemoSASC - Agreement
17. Purchase of Service Agreement with America’s River Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
America’s River Corporation in the amount of $10,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Americas River - Americas River - Americas River -
MVM MemoStaff MemoAgreement
18. Purchase of Service Agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Northeast Iowa Community College – Northeast Iowa Business Accelerator Business
Plan in the amount of $5,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
NICC - MVM MemoNICC - Staff MemoNICC - Agreement
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19. Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Project as
completed by Tri-State Development, LLC, in the final contract amount of $65,173.
RESOLUTION
Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION
Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Memorial - MVM Memorial - Staff Memorial -
MemoMemoResolutions
20. City of Asbury
Communication from Elizabeth Bonz, City of Asbury, requesting a letter of support for
the Intersection Improvement Project to assist Asbury in obtaining funds from the Safe
Roads to School Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Asbury - Bonz LtrAsbury - Support Ltr
21. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Communication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
regarding the evaluation of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program conducted on May 1, 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
HUD Ltr
22. United States Conference of Mayors
Communication from Tom Cochran, Executive Director of the United States Conference
of Mayors, congratulating the City for the Honorable Mention received in the 2007 City
Water Taste Test Competition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Cochran Ltr
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23. Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance Renewal
City Manager recommending approval of HCC Life Insurance Company (formerly
known as Allianz) as the stop-loss carrier for the City's health plans for individual and
aggregate stop-loss insurance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Insurance - MVM Insurance - Staff Cost Analysis
MemoMemo
24. Iowa Department of Economic Development
Communication from Michael L. Tramontina, Iowa Department of Economic
Development, advising that Genuine Genius Solutions, LLC has received an
Entrepreneurial Ventures Assistance Award in the amount of $125,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
IDED Ltr
25. Tee Box Place – Plat of Survey
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and
Lot 2 of Tee Box Place as requested by Conlon Construction Company.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Tee Box Place
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Tee Box - ZAC LtrTee Box - Staff Tee Box - ResolutionTee Box - Vicinity Tee Box - Plat
ReportMap
26. Links Glen Place – Plat of Survey
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lots 1
through 3 and Lot A of Links Glen Place as requested by Conlon Construction
Company.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Plat of Survey of Lots 1 through 3 and Lot A of Links Glen
Place
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Links Glen - ZAC LtrLinks Glen - Staff Links Glen - Links Glen - Vicinity Links Glen - Plat
ReportResolutionMap
27. Links Glen Condominium Development – Plat of Survey
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and
Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 138 as requested by Conlon Construction Company.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 138
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Development - ZAC Development - Staff Development - Development - Development - Plat
LtrReportResolutionVicinity Map
28. Preserve America Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a Preserve America Grant
Application for expansion of the Mines of Spain Interpretive Exhibit and Education
Program.
RESOLUTION
Providing for an application to the National Park Service for Preserve
America Funds for Mines of Spain Interpretive exhibit and education Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Preserve - MVM Preserve - Staff Preserve - Preserve -
MemoMemoApplicationResolution
29. Dubuque Technology Park
City Manager recommending approval of the re-platting of Lots 1 and 2 of Dubuque
Technology Park No. 4 to incorporate the excess right-of-way into Lot 1 and create a
separate Lot 2 for the America’s River sign.
RESOLUTION
Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2, Dubuque Technology Park
No. 4 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Tech Park - MVM Tech Park - Staff Tech Park - Tech Park - Lot
MemoMemoResolutionMap
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30. 2007 Justice Assistance Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of the 2007 Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) application to the U.S. Department of Justice Programs in the amount of
$53,747.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
JAG - MVM MemoJAG - Staff MemoJAG - Grant
Application
31. PEG Access Capital Grant Expenditure
City Manager recommending approval for three funding requests from the Capital Grant
for Access Equipment and Facilities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PEG - MVM MemoPEG - Staff Memo
32. Hold Harmless Agreement – Firearms Training
City manager recommending approval of a Hold Harmless Agreement with Mathy
Construction for the use of a portion of the River City Stone Rose Spur Quarry, 19068
Herber Road, for police firearms training.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Training - MVM MemoTraining - Staff Hold Harmless Agr
Memo
33. Request for Proposals – Multifunction Machine
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals to
change the City’s printer-copier-scanner-fax from stand-alone devices in every
department to a networked multi-function service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
RFP - MVM MemoRFP - Staff MemoRequest for
Proposals
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34. Financial Services – Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Dubuque Bank and Trust as
the bank to provide financial services to the City of Dubuque for a five-year period.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Financial - MVM Financial - Staff Financial Services Financial Services Sample Monthly DataRFP - Original Memos
MemoMemoRFPAnalysis
35. US 52 North Storm Sewer Improvement Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the US 52 North Storm Sewer
Improvement Project to McClain Excavating Company, Inc., in the amount of $189,712.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the US 52 North Storm Sewer
Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
US 52 - Bid Tab
US 52 North - US 52 North - US 52 North -
MVM MemoStaff MemoResolution
36. City Hall First Floor Restrooms Renovation Project
City Manger recommending final acceptance of the City Hall First Floor Restroom
Renovation Project as completed by Portzen Construction in the amount of $83,393.
RESOLUTION
Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION
Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Restrooms - MVM Restrooms - Staff Restrooms -
MemoMemoResolutions
37. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of fifty-four (54) renewal permits to sell cigarettes
and cigarette papers within the City limits
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit to Pizza Hut (320 East
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20 Street), Pizza Hut (2075 JFK Road), and Colts Community Center; and Class “C”
Beer Permit to Dubuque Discount Gas #3, Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits “A”, and Keywest
Conoco
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RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Fischer
Lanes, Creslanes Bowling, Paul’s Tavern, Applebee’s Grill and Bar, Dubuque Bowling
Lanes, Five Flags Center, and Buffalo Wild Wings; Special Class “C” Liquor License to
Rotary Club; and Class “B” Wine Permit to Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits “A”
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2Resolution #3
MemoMemo
ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Port of Dubuque Parking Facilities Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Port of
Dubuque Parking Facilities Project and that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for July 2, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Port of Dubuque Parking Facilities Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Port of Dubuque Parking Facilities Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Port of Dubuque Parking
Facilities Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/2/07
NOTE: These materials will be delivered Friday, June 15.
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
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175 Anniversary Celebration Coordinating Committee
Fifteen Member Ad Hoc Committee, Temporary Terms
(6 Citizen Representatives, 1 High School Student, 2 Young Professionals, 1 Historical Society
Representative, 1 Chamber of Commerce Representative, 1 Arts Commissioner, 1 Telegraph
Herald Representative, 1 Education Representative)
Applicants:
Citizen Representatives (6)
Wallace Brown, Susan Farber, Barbara Fisher, Michael Gibson, Bart Kintzinger, Joseph Rapp, Ralph
Scharnau, Jennifer Tigges, Tammy Welbes, Katie Weidemann
High School Student (1)
– No applicants
Young Professionals (2)
Amanda Brechler, Scott Frost, Brooke Gassman, Susan Hess, Jennifer Lien, Lindsey McNeeley-
Moeller, Christopher Wand, Tammy Welbes, Marcie Winkelman
Historical Society Representative (1)
Meg Wall-Wild
Chamber of Commerce Representative (1)
Sue Czeshinski
Arts Commissioner (1)
Louise Kames, Amy Weber
Telegraph Herald Representative (1)
Diane Mohr
Education Representative (1)
Gary Olsen
Library Board of Trustees
Four 4-year expired terms through July 1, 2011 (Terms of Schubatt, Lindsay, Smith, and
Avery)
Applicants:
Alan Avery, Susan Lindsay, Michael Schubatt, Kristen Smith
Mechanical Board
One 3-year expired term through March 16, 2009 (Term of Geisler)
Applicant:
Todd Geisler
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Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Park and Recreation Commission
Three 3-year terms through June 30, 2010 (Terms of Lyness, Harjehausen, and Hoffman)
Applicants:
Karen Lyness, Paul Hoffman, Gary Harjehausen
TV Cable Regulatory Commission
Two 3-year expired terms through June 30, 2010 (Terms of Pratt and Stevens)
Applicant:
Kevin Stevens
Bd and Comm ListOverview SheetCommittee - Library - ApplicationsMechanical Bd - Park and Rec
ApplicationsApplicationApplications
Cable TV Application
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. 2411/2403 Central Avenue – Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property located at
2411/2403 Central Avenue from R-2 Two-Family Residential District and C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District as
requested by Lynn Schmitz, 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
2411/2403 Central Avenue from R-2 Two-Family Residential District and C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A (Note: DVD of June
6, 2007 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting included)
Central - ZAC LtrCentral - Schmitz Central - Staff Central - OrdinanceCentral - Vicinity MapCentral - Drawing
ApplicationReport
Suggested Motion
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2. 3100 Cedar Crest Ridge – Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property located at
3100 Cedar Crest Ridge from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to C-3
General Commercial District as requested by Dennis Powers, 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 3100
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 (Note: DVD of June
6, 2007 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting included)
Cedar Crest - ZAC Cedar Crest - Cedar Crest - Staff Cedar Crest - Cedar Crest - Vicinity Suggested Motion
LtrApplicationReportOrdinanceMap
3. 40-42 Main Street – Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property located at
40-42 Main Street from LI Light Industrial District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District
as requested by Chris Miller/Wally Brown, 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 40-42
Main Street from LI Light Industrial District to C-4 Downtown Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A (Note: DVD of June
6, 2007 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting included)
Main St - ZAC LtrMain St - ApplicationMain St - SupplementMain St - Staff Main St - OrdinanceMain St - Vicinity Map
Report
Main St - PhotosSuggested Motion
4. 2678 Beverly Avenue – Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider rezoning property located at
2678 Beverly Avenue from R-1 One-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family
Residential District as requested by Tom Swift, Swift Construction, Inc., 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 R-1 One-
Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A (Note: DVD of June
6, 2007 Zoning Advisory Commission meeting included)
Beverly Ave - ZAC Beverly Ave - Beverly Ave - Vicinity Beverly Ave - Staff Beverly Ave - Suggested Motion
LtrApplicationMapReportOrdinance
5. Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) Corridor – Text Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque
to amend Sections 6-1.5.5 and 4-4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance and Section 42-16 of the
Subdivision Regulations to extend the duration of the development moratorium for the
Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) Corridor to July 1, 2008, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 32 (Subdivision Regulations) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by amending Section 42-16 to extend a moratorium for subdivision
plats in the Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) corridor
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by amending Section 4-4.2 regarding site plans, and by amending
Section 6-1.5.5 regarding rezonings to extend a moratorium for site plan and rezoning
applications in the Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) corridor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Arterial - ZAC LtrArterial - ApplicationArterial - Staff MemoArterial - OrdinancesArterial - PhotosSuggested Motion
6. L & J Properties Dubuque, LLC Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of hearing 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 an 11,255 square foot office
building, and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Determining that the proposal of L & J Properties Dubuque, LLC to
acquire and develop property in the Dubuque Industrial Center South Economic
Development Urban Renewal District in the City of Dubuque, Iowa is in compliance with
the terms of the City’s offering for the disposition of such property
RESOLUTION
Accepting the proposal of L & J Properties Dubuque, LLC for the
purchase of property in the Dubuque Industrial Center South Economic Development
Urban Renewal District in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and approving the Development
Agreement with L & J Properties Dubuque, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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L and J - MVM MemoL and J - Staff MemoL and J - ResolutionsTech Park - Lot MapL and J - Dev Agr
Material from May 7, 2007 City Council Meeting
L and J - MVM MemoL and J - Staff MemoL and J - ResolutionL & J Properties
Entegee DA
7. Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp – Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of the sale of not to
exceed $25,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to
exceed $25,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Bonds - Staff MemoBonds - MVM MemoBonds - Resolution
Material from June 4, 2007 City Council Meeting
Bonds - MVM MemoBonds - Staff MemoBonds - ResolutionBonds - Noth Ltr
8. Release and Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Easement – Raven Oaks
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider vacating and relocating a portion of
an existing sanitary sewer easement and to vacate a utility easement in Lot 4 of Raven
Oaks No. 2 and Lots 1 and 2 of Raven Oaks Place and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Accepting a conveyance of easements over part of Lot 4 of Raven Oaks
No. 2 and Lots 1 and 2 of Raven oaks Place in the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Disposing of interest and release of a portion of an existing 20-foot wide
sanitary sewer easement, a 25-foot access and utility easement, and a 5-foot utility
easement on Lot 4 of Raven Oaks No. 2 and Lots 1 and 2 of Raven Oaks Place in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Raven Oaks - MVM Raven Oaks - Staff Raven Oaks - Raven Oaks - PlatsRelease of Easement
MemoMemoResolutions
Material from June 4, 2007 City Council Meeting
Raven Oaks - MVM Raven Oaks - Staff Raven Oaks - Vicinity Raven Oaks - Raven Oaks - Raven Oaks - Kluck
MemoMemoMapResolutionEasement PlatLtr
9. York and Curtis Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the York and Curtis Street Storm
Sewer Improvement Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the York and Curtis Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Storm Sewer - MVM Storm Sewer - Staff Storm Sewer -
MemoMemoResolution
Material from June 4, 2007 City Council Meeting
Storm Sewer - MVM Storm Sewer - Staff Storm Sewer -
MemoMemoResolutions
10. Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Star Brewery Drive
Construction Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Brewery Dr - MVM Brewery Dr - Staff Brewery Dr -
MemoMemoResolution
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Material from June 4, 2007 City Council Meeting
Star Brewery - MVM Star Brewery - Staff Star Brewery -
MemoMemoResolutions
11. Kaufmann Avenue Alley Storm Sewer Construction Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Kaufmann Avenue Alley
Storm Sewer Construction Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Kaufmann Avenue Alley Storm Sewer Construction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Kaufmann - MVM Kaufmann - Staff Kaufmann -
MemoMemoResolution
Material from May 21, 2007 City Council Meeting
Kaufmann-MVM Kaufmann-Staff Kaufmann -
MemoMemoResolutions
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. Callahan Old 20 Subdivision
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Callahan Old 20 Subdivision as requested by Joel Callahan, Callahan Construction.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Callahan - ZAC LtrCallahan - Callahan - Vicinity Callahan - Staff Callahan - Plat
ApplicationMapReport
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2. Procedure for Declaring Public Nuisances
City Attorney recommending approval of a proposed amendment to Chapter 23 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances to provide for the procedure for declaring a public
nuisance.
ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Chapter 23
Nuisance, Section 23-43 Relating to the Procedure for the Declaration of a Public
Nuisance
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Public Nuisance - BAL Public Nuisance - Procedure for Suggested Motion
MemoOrdinanceHearing
3. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Communication from the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation requesting
appointments to the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
GDDC Ltr
4. Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Grand River Center Carpet
Replacement Project to Commercial Flooring Company in the amount of $114,245.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Grand River Center
Carpet Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Carpet - MVM MemoCarpet - Staff MemoCarpet - Resolution
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.
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) 2007 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
June 14, 2007
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