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5 7 07 City Councl Agenda - No Icons CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 P.M. LIBRARY AUDITORIUM MONDAY, MAY 7, 2007 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION SWEARING-IN OF MAYOR PRO-TEM PATRICIA CLINE PROCLAMATIONS Bike Safety Month (May 2007) National Tourism Month (May 2007) Nursing Home Month (May 2007) Iowa School Board Recognition Week (May 13-19, 2007) 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 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 th Investment Oversight Advisory Commission 54 Quarterly Report 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 3. Cooperative Traffic Paint and Pavement Markings Agreement 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 4. Grade Crossings – Jones Street and Fifth Street 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 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 Accepting sanitary sewer lift station in Arbor Estates – Phase 3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 2 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 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 nd Court 2 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 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 3 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 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 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 511-513 Rhomberg Avenue in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 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 4 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 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 Development/Kendall-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 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 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 5 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 Approving the Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non- Bargaining Unit Employees for Fiscal Year 2008 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 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 6 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 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 Awarding public improvement contract for the City Hall Third Floor Office Expansion Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 7 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. nd Communication from Fred and Tari Beeler, 3019 West 32 Street, and Wayne Maiers, ndnd 3016 West 32 Street, requesting that the property located at 3015 West 32 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 A. Schmidt, Home Builders Association of Iowa, encouraging Flora 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. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 40. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds th -- West 5 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 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 8 RESOLUTION 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 ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 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 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 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 5/21/07 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 9 RESOLUTION Ordering the advertisement for bids for the US 52 North Storm Sewer Improvement Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 5/21/07 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 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project RESOLUTION Ordering the advertisement for bids for the Grand River Center Carpet Replacement Project 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 (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 10 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: Catherine Goodman, Tom Goodman, Paul Hemmer, Louise Kames, Paul Kohl, Ioana Mamali, Gene Perry, Susan Riedel, Julie Steffen, John Woodin PUBLIC HEARINGS SUSPEND THE RULES 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 Amending the Fiscal Year 2007 budget Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 2. Port of Dubuque Outdoor Plaza – Phase I Project Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Port of Dubuque Outdoor Plaza – Phase I Project and City Manager recommending approval and award of the contract to Nauman Nursery in the amount of $283,000. RESOLUTION Approving the plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Port of Dubuque Outdoor Plaza – Phase I Project RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the Port of Dubuque Outdoor Plaza – Phase I Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 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 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 11 4. Rush Street Reconstruction Project 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 Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Rush Street Reconstruction Project RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the Rush Street Reconstruction project – Bryant Street to Villa Street RESOLUTION 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 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 Resolutions 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 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 REINSTATE THE RULES 12 ACTION ITEMS 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 2. John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation 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. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council 3. Millworking District National Register of Historic Places Nomination (Tabled on 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 4. Pet Park City Manager submitting remedial steps for the Grandview Avenue Pet Park. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council 5. HRDP Grant Application for Downtown Dubuque Design Guidelines 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 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 13 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 Authorizing the filing of an Entrepreneurial Ventures Assistance (EVA) application of behalf of Genuine Genius Solutions, LLC. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 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 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 9. Port of Dubuque Design Review – Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp City Manager requesting City Council input regarding the design of the Port of Dubuque Public Parking Facility. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction 10. 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 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. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction 14 th 12. City of Dubuque 175 Anniversary Celebration Committee th City Manager recommending approval of the creation of the 175 Anniversary Celebration Committee. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 13. National League of Cities - Appointments 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 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 Jeanne F. Schneider May 3, 2007 15