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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
7/16/07
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
MICHALSKI
BRAIG
BUOL
CLINE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2007
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Joan Hauge, Interim Pastor, St. John's Lutheran Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Dubuque County Fair Week (July 24 – July 29, 2007)
Tour de Dubuque Day (August 25, 2007)
United Way Campaign Time (August 8 – October 31, 2007)
Dubuque County Fair Tour de Dubuque United Way
WeekDayCampaign Time
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
Building Code Board of Appeals of 6/19; Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of
6/12; City Council of 7/2 and 7/9; Civil Service Commission of 5/15; Historic
Preservation Commission of 6/21; Housing Commission of 6/25; Human Rights
Commission of 6/11; Park and Recreation Commission of 6/12; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 7/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/28
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of June 18, 2007 and List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month ending May 31, 2007
Library Board of Trustees Update from meeting of June 28, 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Bldg Code Bd of Cable TVCity Council of 7/2City Council of 7/9Civil ServiceHPC
Appeals
HousingHuman RightsPark and RecZoning AdvisoryZoning Bd of AdjLibrary Bd Update
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Lisa Bowers for property damage; William Brown for property damage; Leonard/Helen
McIntire for vehicle damage; Ann Till for property damage; Julie Welter for property
damage; Joan M. Overhouse for property damage; Tracey Little for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. North Grandview Estates Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the North Grandview Estates Sanitary
Sewer and Watermain Project as completed by Connolly Construction in the final
contract amount of $262,284.55.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the North Grandview Estates Sanitary Sewer and Watermain
Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Grandview - MVM Grandview - Staff Grandview - Grandview - Grandview - Close
MemoMemoResolutionCertificateOut Form
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4. Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Construction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer
Construction Project as completed by WC Stewart Construction, Inc., in the final
contract amount of $39,978.84.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Construction
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Reeder - MVM MemoReeder - Staff MemoReeder - ResolutionReeder - CertificateReeder - Close Out
Form
5. Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension, Phase V Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer
Extension, Phase V Project as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating Company, in the
final contract amount of $129,037.42.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension, Phase V Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Phase V - MVM MemoPhase V - Staff Phase V - ResolutionPhase V - CertificatePhase V - Final
MemoProject Cost
6. Cedar Lake Plaza
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements which the
developers, Richard V. and Charlene L. Hansel, have recently completed in Cedar Lake
Plaza.
RESOLUTION
Accepting public improvements in Cedar Lake Plaza
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Cedar Lake - MVM Cedar Lake - Staff Cedar Lake - Cedar Lake - Vicinity
MemoMemoResolutionMap
7. Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the
Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating
in the amount of $23,394.25.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Kaufmann Avenue Storm
Sewer Construction Project to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Kaufmann - MVM Kaufmann - Staff Kaufmann - Kaufmann - Bid Tab
MemoMemoResolution
8. York and Curtis Street Storm Sewer Construction Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the York and
Curtis Street Storm Sewer Construction Project to McDermott Excavating in the amount
of $35,076.83.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the York and Curtis Street
Storm Sewer Construction Project to McDermott Excavating
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
York - MVM MemoYork - Staff MemoYork - ResolutionYork - Bid Tab
9. Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Star
Brewery Drive Construction Project to Portzen Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$529,673.60.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Star Brewery Drive
Construction Project to Portzen Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Drive - MVM MemoDrive - Staff MemoDrive - ResolutionDrive - Bid Tab
10. Raven Oaks Drive – Request to Vacate
City Manager recommending preliminary approval of a request to vacate a portion of
Raven Oaks Drive and that the owner be directed to proceed with the formal vacate
process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Raven Oaks - MVM Raven Oaks - Staff Raven Oaks - Raven Oaks - Vicinity Raven Oaks - Kluck
MemoMemoDrawingMapLtr
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11. Transient Boat Dock Facility
City Manager recommending approval of a Boating Infrastructure Grant Contract for the
Main ChannelTransient Boat Dock Facility at the Port of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing a contract agreement for a Boating Infrastructure Grant for
the Main Channel Transient Boat Facility
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Boat Dock - MVM Boat Dock - Staff Boat Dock - Contract AgreementMain River Boat
MemoMemoResolutionDocks
12. Heritage Trail Bridge Replacement Project
Communication to Brian Preston regarding the State Recreation Trail Grant for the
Heritage Trail Bridge Replacement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Preston Ltr
13. Dubuque Initiatives
City Attorney recommending approval of the acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed from
Dubuque Initiatives for the Dubuque Hardwoods and Klauer properties in the Port of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Dubuque Initiatives
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Deed - BAL MemoDeed - ResolutionDubuque Initiatives -
Deed
14. Free KeyLine Bus Rides for School Students
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the Dubuque Community
School District for free ridership for public and parochial students enrolled in the district.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
KeyLine - MVM MemoKeyLine - Staff MemoKeyLine - AgreementBus Safety and
Security Guidelines
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15. Northeast Iowa School of Music
City Manager recommending approval of a grant agreement with the Northeast Iowa
School of Music to provide music lessons for four children as part of the Uptown
Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
NE Iowa - MVM NE Iowa - Staff NE Iowa -
MemoMemoAgreement
16. Dubuque County ISU Extension
City Manager recommending approval of a grant agreement with Dubuque County ISU
Extension to conduct recreation programs as part of the Uptown Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ISU - MVM MemoISU - Staff MemoISU - Agreement
17. Grant Agreement – Four Mounds Foundation
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Four Mounds
Foundation to provide the day camp program as part of the summer Uptown Recreation
Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Four Mounds - MVM Four Mounds - Staff Four Mounds -
MemoMemoAgreement
18. Purchase of Service Agreement with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation for support of their Destination for
Opportunity Campaign.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
GDDC - MVM MemoGDDC - Staff MemoGDDC - Agreement
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19. Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque Area Labor Management Council
City Manager recommending approval of an amended Purchase of Service Agreement
with Dubuque Area Labor Management Council to provide funding for improvement and
expansion of labor-management cooperation in the public and private sector in the
Dubuque area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DALMC - MVM MemoDALMC - Staff MemoDALMC - Agreement
20. U.S. Cellular Service Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a master use agreement between the City of
Dubuque and U.S. Cellular to assist with standard cell phone user contract end dates,
equipment choices and prices.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
US Cellular - MVM US Cellular - Staff US Cellular
MemoMemoAgreement
21. Request for Proposals – North Siegert Farm
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for
development of the next phase of the Dubuque Industrial Center West and the
construction of a connecting street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Dubuque Industrial
Center West.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Farm - MVM MemoFarm - Staff MemoNorth Siegert Farm
RFP
22. Dubuque Industrial Center West
City Manager recommending approval of to subdivide Lot 1 of 2 of the Dubuque
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Industrial Center West 7 Addition into two parcels to accommodate the expansion of
Art’s Way / Vessels, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DICW - MVM MemoDICW - Staff MemoDICW - ResolutionDICW - Plat of
Survey
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23. American Airlines
Communication to Mary Peters, Secretary – U.S. Department of Transportation, in
support of an application made by American Airlines to obtain route authority to operate
a daily nonstop flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Beijing, China.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
American Airlines Ltr
24. Enterprise Zone Contract – Port of Dubuque New Main Development, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program
Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of
Dubuque and Port of Dubuque New Main Development, LLC related to the development
of the mixed-use building in the Port of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
Approving a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and
among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Port
of Dubuque New Main Development, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Enterprise - MVM New Main - Staff New Main - EZ Program
MemoMemoResolutionAgreement
25. Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds – Port of Dubuque Parking Facility
City Manager recommending approval of the form of offering documents to be used in
connection with the issuance of the above-referenced Bonds.
RESOLUTION
Approving the form of offering documents for the issuance of not to
exceed $25,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series
2007, and authorizing execution and distribution of same.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Parking Facility - Parking Facility - Parking Facility -
MVM MemoResolutionNoth Ltr
26. Dubuque Community School District – 1126 White Street
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Special Warranty Deed from the
Dubuque Community School District for property located at 1126 White Street.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Dubuque Community School District
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
1126 White - MVM 1126 White - BAL 1126 White - 1126 White -
MemoMemoResolutionWarranty Deed
27. Office of the City Assessor
Communications from the City Assessor advising that Mary E. Gau, Michael Walsh,
Kathryn Dean, David F. Krieg, McFadden Family Partnership, First National Bank,
James and Donna McCann, Jeffrey D. Spahn, Linda A. Heyer, and John and Kathy
Pesetski have appealed their 2007 property tax assessment to the Property
Assessment Appeal Board in Des Moines.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Assessor Ltrs
28. RAGBRAI
Communication from T.J. Juskiewicz, RAGBRAI Director, advising that the alternate
vehicle route for RAGBRAI will be through Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
RAGBRAI Ltr
29. City of Kissimmee, FL
Communication from the Mayor and City Council of Kissimmee, Florida, congratulating
the City of Dubuque on being named a 2007 All-America City by the National Civic
League.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Kissimmee Ltr
30. Citizen Communication
Communication from Greg and Dawn Swift requesting that the City rectify an omission
to the description of their property at 919 Kirkwood Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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Swift Ltr
31. PEG Access
City Manager recommending approval of two requests for funding from the Capital
Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PEG - MVM MemoPEG - Staff Memo
32. Cooper Management Company Liquor License Subpoenas
Assistant City Attorney recommending that City Clerk Jeanne Schneider be authorized
to sign subpoenas on behalf of the City Council and to issue subpoenas for the Cooper
Management Company liquor license suspension hearing scheduled for July 18, 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Subpoenas - Staff Affidavit for Police Officer Civilian Subpoenas
MemoSubpoenasSubpoenas
33. Legislative Correspondence
Communication to Senator Charles Grassley in opposition to the fee increase for
general aviation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Grassley Ltr
34. Water Meter Reading Services Consultant
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of HDR Engineering, Inc. to
provide a recommendation for review of options relative to water meter reading in an
amount not to exceed $31,810.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Consultant - MVM Consultant - Staff RFP - Background Consultant - RFP
MemoMemoMemo
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35. 2007 Safe Roads to School Grant
Communication to Mayor Rick Anderson in support of the City of Asbury’s 2007 Safe
Roads to School Grant application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Anderson LtrAsbury - Bonz Ltr
36. Stormwater Detention Basin Update
City Manager submitting updated information about the City’s Detention Basin
Maintenance Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Stormwater - MVM Stormwater - Staff
MemoMemo
37. Liquor License Transfers
Request of the Rotary Club to transfer their liquor license to the Alliant Amphitheater on
July 28, 2007 and August 25, 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
38. Business License Refund
Request of WCB Hotels, Inc., 3100 Dodge Street, for a refund of their Class B Liquor
License in the amount of $633.75.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
39. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of one renewal permit to sell cigarettes and
cigarette papers in the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Airport Inn,
Walnut Tap, Tri State Golf Center, Knickers Saloon (Three One-Day Outdoor Sale –
July 21, August 25, and October 13, 2007); Special Class “C” Beer/Liquor License (Five
Day Special Event) to Dubuque Area Labor Management; and a Class “B” Wine Permit
to Basket Expressions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2
MemoMemo
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Cancer Survivor Park Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 6, 2007 to consider
disposing of interest in real property by lease agreement with the Finley Hospital for the
Cancer Survivor Park.
RESOLUTION
of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by lease with The
Finley Hospital
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
8/6/07
Park - MVM MemoPark - Staff MemoPark - ResolutionPark - Lease
Agreement
2. Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 6, 2007 to consider
approval of the issuance of $1,037,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of $1,037,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan
Notes of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
8/6/07
Loan Notes - MVM Loan Notes - Staff Loan Notes - Loan Notes - Noth
MemoMemoResolutionLtr
3. Eagle Point Water Plant Clear Well Rehabilitation Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Eagle Point
Water Plant Clear Well Rehabilitation Project and that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for August 6, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans and specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids for the Eagle Point
Water Plant Clear Well Rehabilitation Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
8/6/07
Clear Wells - MVM Clear Wells - Staff Clear Wells -
MemoMemoResolution
4. Five Flags Sidewalk Replacement Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Five Flags
Sidewalk Replacement Project and that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost be set for August 6, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans and specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids for the Five Flags
Sidewalk Replacement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
8/6/07
Sidewalk - MVM Sidewalk - Staff Sidewalk -
MemoMemoResolutions
5. Art’s Way / Vessel Systems Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for August 6, 2007 to consider
approval of a development agreement with Art’s-Way Vessel’s, Inc., the sale of 5.97
acres of land in Dubuque Industrial Center West and the use of Tax Increment
Financing for this project.
RESOLUTION
of Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and
fixing the date for a hearing on the City Council of the city of Dubuque, Iowa on the
proposed issuance of urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Art’s Way Vessels, Inc.,
and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
8/6/07
Art's Way - MVM Art's Way - Staff Art's Way - Art's-Way Dev Agr
MemoMemoResolution
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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
(Note: Interview and Appointment)
One High School Student
Applicants:
Stephanie Tranmer; Shelby Duggan, Christin Meyer
Youth Applications
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission
(Two 3-year expired terms through July 1, 2010 – terms of Stuart and Whalen)
Applicants:
Jackson Park District: (Additional Applicant)
Dave Stuart, Robert McDonnell
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11 Street District:
John Whalen
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
(Two 3-year expired terms through July 1, 2010 – terms of Ruden and Reisdorf)
Applicants:
Stephen Reisdorf, Gary Ruden
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
(Two 3-year expired terms through July 1, 2010 – terms of Winterwood and Prochaska)
Applicants:
Dr. Charles Winterwood, James Prochaska
TV Cable Teleprogramming Commission
(One 3-year expired term through June 30, 2010 – term of Everist)
Applicant:
Burton Everist
Zoning Advisory Commission
(Two 3-year expired terms through July 1, 2010 – terms of Bird and Stiles)
Applicants:
Eugene Bird, Jeff Stiles, Charles Miller
Bd and Comm ListOverview SheetHPC ApplicationsIOAC ApplicationsLRPAC ApplicationsTV Cable Application
ZAC Applications
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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. Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on the plans and specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project
and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the CIPP Lining Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
CIPP - MVM MemoCIPP - Staff MemoCIPP - Resolution
Material from July 2, 2007 City Council Meeting
CIPP Lining - MVM CIPP Lining - Staff CIPP Lining - CIPP - Notice to
MemoMemoResolutionsBidders
2. Dubuque Community Ice and Recreational Center
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of a lease agreement with
Dubuque Community Ice and Recreational Center for a section of the McAleece Park
and Recreation Complex and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by lease agreement
with Dubuque Community Ice and Recreational Center
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
7/16/07
Lease - MVM MemoLease - Staff MemoLease - ResolutionLease Agreement
Material from July 2, 2007 City Council Meeting
Lease - MVM MemoLease - Staff MemoLease - ResolutionLease Agreement
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3. 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 4-4.2(A) Application Scope (Site Plans) and 6-1.5 of the Zoning
Ordinance and Section 42-16 of the Subdivision Regulations to allow City Council
approval of requests for site plan and rezoning within the Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial)
Corridor.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Appendix A (the Zoning
Ordinance) Section 4-4.2(A) Moratorium for Site Plans in Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial)
Corridor and amending Section 6-1.5.5 A Moratorium for Rezoning Applications in the
Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) Corridor
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Chapter 42 (Subdivision
Regulations) Section 42-16 Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) Corridor review
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
SW Arterial - ZAC LtrSW Arterial - SW Arterial - SW Arterial - Staff SW Arterial - Photos
OrdinancesApplicationMemo
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. Lake Ridge Drive – Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Lots 1 through
5 of Cedar Lake Building Group First Addition, as requested by Ben White.
RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Lots 1 through 5 of Cedar Lake Building
Group First Addition
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Cedar Lake - ZAC LtrCedar Lake - Cedar Lake - Cedar Lake - Vicinity Cedar Lake - Staff Cedar Lake - Plat
ResolutionApplicationMapMemo
2. Julien Care Place – Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Julien Care
Place located on Seippel Road, south of Julien Care Facility, subject to the proposed
roadway being named Humke Road or Humke Court, as requested by Dubuque
County.
RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Julien Care Place in Dubuque County, Iowa
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Julien Care - ZAC LtrJulien Care - Julien Care - Julien Care - Vicinity Julien Care - Staff Julien Care - Final
ResolutionApplicationMapReportPlat
3. Arensdorf Acres – Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Arensdorf
Acres located on Old Davenport Road in Dubuque County, as requested by William
Burger.
RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Arensdorf Acres
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Arensdorf Acres - Arensdorf Acres - Arensdorf Acres - Arensdorf Acres - Arensdorf Acres - Arensdorf Acres -
ZAC LtrResolutionApplicationVicinity MapStaff MemoFinal Plat
4. Swiss Valley Farms – Sidewalk Installation Waiver Request
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Swiss Valley Milk Bottling Plat
at 3510 Central Avenue for a waiver for the construction of sidewalks along its Jackson
Street frontage.
RESOLUTION
Waiving the sidewalk requirement for Swiss Valley Farms at 3510
Central Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Swiss Valley - MVM Swiss Valley - Staff Swiss Valley - Swiss Valley - Vicinity Swiss Valley Ltr
MemoMemoResolutionMap
5. RB Restaurant Management & Consulting (Bricktown Brewery) Liquor License
City Manager recommending that the liquor license application of RB Restaurant
Management and Consulting be tabled to August 6, 2007.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Special Class “C” (BW) Liquor License and a
Class “B” Wine Permit to RB Restaurant Management (Bricktown Brewery)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table
RB Mgmt - MVM RB Mgmt - Staff RB Mgmt - Resolution
MemoMemo
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6. Cooper Management, LLC (Bricktown) Hearing
Communication from Tom Bitter, representing Cooper Management, LLC, requesting
the liquor license suspension hearing be rescheduled to later date.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Hearing - Bitter Ltr
7. CartêGraph Systems, Inc.
City Manager recommending that the City close out the development agreement with
CartêGraph Systems, Inc. and determine that no penalties are due the City under the
agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
CarteGraph - MVM Cartegraph - Staff Cartegraph - GDDC Cartegraph Ltr
MemoMemoLtr
8. Modification of Ordinance 32-321.276
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to Ordinance 32-321.276 to
change the reference to “disabilities” from the current reference to “handicapped” and
other updates as noted.
ORDINANCE
Amending Section 32-321.276 of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Use of Certain Nonmotorized Vehicles, Conveyances and Equipment in
Municipal Parking Garages or Lots and in Certain Other Places in the City
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Ordinance - MVM Ordinance - Staff Ordinance
MemoMemo
9. 2006 International Mechanical (Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilating) Code
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
published by the International Code Council (ICC).
ORDINANCE
Providing that the Code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa be
amended by repealing Section 24-1 thereof and enacting a new Section 24-1 thereof
pertaining to revising and reenacting a Mechanical Code for the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Mechanical - MVM Mechanical - Staff Mechanical -
MemoMemoOrdinance
10. 2006 International Plumbing Code
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
published by the International Code Council (ICC).
ORDINANCE
Providing that the Code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa be
amended by repealing Section 37-1 thereof and enacting a new Section 37-1 thereof
pertaining to revising and reenacting a Plumbing Code for the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Plumbing - MVM Plumbing - Staff Plumbing - Ordinance
MemoMemo
11. 2006 International Residential Code
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC)
published by the International Code Council (ICC) and the adoption of four amendments
recommended by the Building Code Board of Appeals.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa by adding and
enacting new Sections 11-5 and 11-6 adopting the 2006 International Residential Code
for the City of Dubuque, Iowa and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of
fees therefor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Residential - MVM Residential - Staff Residential -
MemoMemoOrdinance
12. 2006 International Building Code
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2006 International Building Code (IBC)
published by the International Code Council (ICC).
ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa by repealing
Section 11-1 and Section 11-2 and enacting new Section s11-1 and 11-2 in lieu thereof
adopting the 2006 International Building Code for the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Building - MVM MemoBuilding - Staff MemoBuilding - Ordinance
13. Federal Building Monumental Sign
City Manager recommending approval of the design concept for the Federal Building
Monumental Sign, subject to Historic Preservation Commission approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Sign - MVM MemoSign - Staff MemoFederal Bldg Sign
14. All-America City Award
City Manager recommending approval of the implementation of items for promotion of
the All-America City Award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
All-America City - All-America City - All-America City - All-America City -
MVM MemoStaff MemoArticlesBudget
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15. 175 Anniversary Celebration Coordinating Committee
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Appointment of City Council Member to the 175 Anniversary Celebration Coordinating
Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
16. Legislative Priorities
City Manager recommending approval of the Legislative Priorities to be submitted to the
Iowa League of Cities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Priorities - MVM
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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) 2007 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
July 12, 2007
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