2 18 02 Coouncil Agenda IconsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY '18, 2002
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Father Scott Bullock, Director of Seminarians, Archdiocese of Dubuque
CONSENT ITEMS (See Pages 7 - 13)
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.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointment to the following Board:
Housing Code Appeals Board (Two three year terms expidng 1/11/05 -Hannan and
Sampson)
Applicants: Tom Hannan, Robert L. Sampson
Bd and Comm List Overview Housing Code Apps
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
White Street Reconstruction Project
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids,
and City Manager recommending award of the contract to W. C. Stewart Construction,
Inc.
Communication from Richard Kieffer, et al, regarding the White Street project.
Communication from Ena Rae-Lienne Porter, 2268 White Street, expressing concern
regarding the cost of the improvements.
Communication from Brenda Lee Thurston Burke, objecting to the public improvement
assessment for reconstruction of White Street.
Communication from Karen M. and Mark J. Kuhle regarding the White Street
reconstruction project.
Communication of Ellis Swartz, 2665 Jackson Street, objecting to the assessments for
the reconstruction of White Street.
RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for
the White Street Reconstruction - 21st to 32® Street Project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to W. C. Stewart Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Kieffer Ltl' White St Objections
NOTE: The material for this agenda item will be delivered on Friday aftemoon.
Area Residential Care Foundation/Health Services Credit Union
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at the
end of John F. Kennedy Circle from C-3 General Commercial District to R-4 Multi-
Family Residential District at the request of Area Residential Care Foundation 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 end of
John F. Kennedy Circle from C-3 General Commercial District to R-4 Multi-Family
Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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ARC - ZAC Ltr ARC - Staff Report ARC - Ordinance ARC Application ARC - Exhibit A
ARC - Letters Suggested Motion
Dubuque Industrial Center West - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at
Chavenelle Drive, east of Seippel Road/Dubuque Industrial Center West, from AG
Agricultural to PUD Planned Unit Development with a PI Planned Industrial District
designation at the request of the City of Dubuque and the 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 east of
Seippel Road and north of the County Farm from AG Agricultural to PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PI Planned Industrial District designation and adopting an
amended Conceptual Development Plan, with conditions, for the Dubuque Industrial
Center West
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Ind Cfr - ZAC Lb' Ind Ctr- Staff Ind Cb' - Ordinance DICW Application
Report
DICW Plan DICW Drawing Suggested Motion
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to
reduce lot frontage and lot area requirements in R-1 Single-Family District as requested
by the City of Dubuque and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by amending Section 3-1.1(F) Bulk Regulations for the R-1 Single-
Family Residential District to reduce lot frontage and lot area requirements for single-
family residential lots
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Text - ZAC Ltr Text - Staff Memo Ordinance Text Amend Suggested Motion
Application
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Crescent Heights - Request to Vacate
Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager recommending approval of a
request from Larry and Sharon McDermott to vacate a 20-foot wide utility easement on
Crescent Heights.
RESOLUTION Disposing of interest and vacate utility easement over Lots 40, 41 and
42 of Crescent Heights in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Crescent - MVM Crescent - Request - Staff Vacating Request Ltr Release Crescent - Exhibit A
Memo Resolution Memo
Mt. Carmel Sanitary Sewer Extension Connection Fees
Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager recommending adoption of
the connection fees for the Mt. Carmel sanitary sewer extension project.
ORDINANCE Establishing the Mt. Carmel Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and a
schedule of fees for the connection of property to said sewer
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion A (First Reading Only)
Mt Carmel - MVM Mt. Carmel - Fees Mt. Carmel - Proposed Motion
Memo Ordinance
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
Penalties for Tobacco Permit Holders
City Manager recommending the assessment of civil penalties against nine tobacco
permit holders.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Assess Penalties
Penalties - MVM Penalties - Staff
Memo Memo
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Southern Hills Subdivision II - Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the final plats of Lots 1 - 24 inclusive of Block
1, and Lots A - E inclusive of Southern Hills Subdivision II located northeast of the Lake
Eleanor Road and Kane Road intersection.
RESOLUTION AdOpting the final plat of Lots 1 - 24, inclusive, of Block 1, and Lots A -
E, inclusive, of Southern Hills Subdivision in Dubuque County
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Plat - MVM Memo Plat - Staff Memo Southern Hills App Plat - Staff Report Plat - Resolution
Dubuque Industrial Center West - Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot F and Lot G of
Dubuque Industrial Center West to allow for the sale of Lot 6 for construction of a new
industrial building.
RESOLUTION Approving the final peat of Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot F and Lot G of Dubuque
Industrial Center West in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
DIC'W - MVM Memo DICW - Staff Memo DICW - Staff Report DICW - Resolution DICW Plat App
Junk Dealers, Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Ordinance
City Manager recommending an amendment to Chapter 29 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances that would allow electronic record keeping and add record keeping
requirements for additional items to the Junk Dealers, Secondhand Dealers and
Pawnbrokers Ordinance.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 29-2
permitting electronic record keeping by pawn shops and secondhand dealers and
amending Section 29-4 to require secondhand transactions involving collectibles,
computers, software, computer accessories, CDs, DVDs tapes, videos and other
mediums for transmitting images or sounds be included in the Ordinance
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Pawnbrokers - MVM Pawnbrokers - Staff Pawnbrokers - Suggested Motion
Memo Memo Ordinance
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Dubuque Jaycees/Peosta Channel Trail Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Dubuque Jaycees/Peosta
Channel Project to Tschiggfrie Excavating in the amount of $330,607.10
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Tschiggfrie Excavating
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Trail ~ HVM Hemo Trail - Staff Hemo Trail - Resolution
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
C.J. Bies Subdivision - Request to Vacate Utility Easement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 4, 2002 to consider
a request from Tom Oster to vacate a ten foot wide utility easement in C.J. Bies
Subdivision.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of interest and vacate utility easement over Lots 4
and 5 of C.J. Bies Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/4/02
Bies - HVH Hemo Bies ~ Staff Hemo Bies - Resolution Oster Request
Expansion of Giese Manufacturing, Inc. at the Dubuque Industrial Center West
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for Mamh 4, 2002 to consider
disposing of an interest in real property to Giese Properties, L.L.C. and the Giese
Manufacturing Company, Inc., and approval of a Development Agreement
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by sale to Giese
Properties, L.L.C. pursuant to Development Agreement with Giese Properties, L.L.C
and the Giese Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/4/02
Expansion - MVH Expansion - Staff Der Agreement Giese Plat
Memo Plemo
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Fiscal Year 2003 Budget
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be Set for Tuesday, March 5, 2002
on the Fiscal Year 2003 Budget.
RESOLUTION Setting the date of the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2003 Budget for
the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION Setting the date of public hearing on the Five Year Capital Improvement
Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
3/5/02
Budget- MVM Memc Budget- Resolutions
Napier Storm and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Napier Storm and
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project and setting a public hearing for March 18, 2002.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
3/18/02
Napier - MVM Memo Napier - Staff Memo Napier - Resolutions
CONSENTITEMS
Minutes Submitted
Airport Commission of 1/28; Civil Service Commission of 1/3; Human Rights
Commission of 1/14; Mechanical Code Board of 1/31; Park and Recreation Commission
of 1/8; Plumbing Board of 1/29; Zoning Advisory Commission of 2/6
Proof of publication of City Council proceedings of 1/21; proof of publication of list of
claims and summary of revenues for the month ending December 31,2001
Printed Council Proceedings for December, 2001
Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report
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Finance Director Ken TeKippe submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the
month ending January 31,2002
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
Airport Civil Service Human Rights Mechanical Park and Rec Plumbing
ZAC Proceedings CVB Repor~
Notice of Claims/Suits
Shirley Blong in undetermined amount for property damage; Deborah S. DeVenuta in
estimated amount of $393.53 for vehicle damage; Jorja's Restaurant and Lounge in
estimated amount of $129.47 for property damage; L & I Building Company in estimated
amount of $1,108.12
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
Shirley BIong for property damage; Fred White for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAP
Mechanical Board of Examiners
Building Services Manager Rich Russell advising that there is a vacancy on the
Mechanical Board of Examiners due to the death of Board Member Bob Bush.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Mechanical Bd Lb-
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Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Aquatics and
Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor and Sanitation Driver.
Suggested Disposition:
Aquatics Sanitation Driver
Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Communication from Darwin Polk, East Central Intergovernmental Association,
requesting that the City consider a Resolution formally adopting the Dubuque Hazard
Mitigation Plan, which the Council approved on February 4, 2002.
RESOLUTION Approving and adopting the Dubuque Hazard Mitigation Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
ECiA Ltr Plan - Resolution
Mediacom Communications Corporation
Communication from City Manager Michael C. Van Milligen to Bruce Gluckman, Vice
President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs for Mediacom Communications Corporation,
regarding franchise fees.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HViVi Letter
Department of Public Defense - Emergency Management Division
Communication of City Manager Michael C. Van Milligen to Ellen M. Gordon,
Administrator of the Iowa Department of Public Defense Emergency Management
Division regarding Dubuque County's compliance status with State of Iowa Cede
Section 29C.9(8).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
MVM Letter
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Legislative Correspondence
Communication of City Manager Michael C. Van Milligen to area legislators advising
that the City supports a bill being considered in the House to set the tax rate at the
Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino at 28 percent.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
MVM Letter
State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the Four Mounds
Estate Historic District, and the Town Clock Building have been listed in the National
Register of Historic Places effective January 24, 2002.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Historical Soc Ltr
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Eagle Point No. 2 - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Eagle Point
No. 2 Subdivision at the end of Rhomberg Avenue in the City of Dubuque and Dubuque
County as requested by the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Eagle Point No. 2 in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Eagle Pt - ZAC Ltr Eagle Pt - Resolution Eagle Pt - Staff Eagle Point App
Memo
Sullivan's Addition - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Lots 1 through
6 of Sullivan's Addition on West 32nd Street west of Fink Street in the City of Dubuque
and Dubuque County as requested by James and Anita Sullivan.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 1 through 6 of Sullivan's Addition in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Sullivan - ZAC Ltr Sullivan - Resolution Staff Memo #1 Staff Memo #2 Sullivan App
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Westview Shopping Center Place No. 2 - Plat of Survey
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the plat of survey of Lot 1-2A
and Lot 2-2A of Westview Shopping Center Place No. 2 located in the 1800 block of
John F. Kennedy Road as requested by Key City Investment Company.
RESOLUTION Approving the plat of survey of Lot 1-2A and Lot 2-2A of Westview
Shopping Center Place No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
West View #2 - ZAC Westview #2 Westview #2 Staff Westview #2 App
Ltr Resolution Memo
Westview Shopping Center Place No. 3 - Plat of Survey
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the plat of survey of Westview
Shopping Center Place No. 3 located in the 1800 block of John F. Kennedy Road as
requested by Key City Investment Company.
RESOLUTION Approving the plat of survey of Westview Shopping Center Place No. 3
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Wes[view #3 - ZAC Westview #3
Ltr Resolution
Westview #3 Staff
Memo
westview #3 App
Certified Local Government Grant
City Manager recommending that the contract for the design review training program for
the City's historic districts be awarded to The Durrant Group.
RESOLUTION Awarding a contract for design review training
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
CLG - MVM Memo CLG - Staff Memo CLG - Resolution
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Phase II Historical/Architectural Survey Grant Agreement
City Manager providing a final report for Phase II of Dubuque's Architectural/Historic
Survey/Evaluation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Survey - MVM Memo Survey - Staff Memo
NOTE: The final rePoAis nc:iUded as hard coPy
Woodward Museum -2002 Renovations Project
City Manager recommending that Resolution Nos. 66-02, 67-02 and 68-02 relating to
the Woodward Museum - 2002 Renovations Project be rescinded, as the Museum has
not received environmental concurrence from the Iowa Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION Rescinding Resolution Numbers 66-02, 67-02, and 68-02, giving
Preliminary Approval of Plans and Specifications, Fixing Date of PUblic Hearing on
Plans and Specifications, and Ordering Bids for the Woodward Museum - 2002
Renovations Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Woodward - MVM Woodward - Staff Woodward -
Memo Memo Resolution
Bunker Hill Golf Course Management Agreement
City Manager recommending that the City enter into a management agreement with
G.M.S., Inc. (George Stephenson) for the Bunker Hill Golf Course for the period
beginning March 1,2002 and ending November 30, 2002.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
Bunker - MVM Memo Bunker - Staff Memo Bunker - Agreement
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Statewide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Program
City Manager recommending approval of the Statewide Unified Certification Program for
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving Iowa Department of Transportation Unified Certification
Program Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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DBE - MVM Memo DBE - Staff Memo DBE - Resolution DBE Agreement
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Project Concern Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Project Concern Driver Services
Agreement with KeyLine from January 1, 2002 to June 30, 2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
Project Concern - Project Concem - Project Concern
MVM Memo Staff Memo Agreement
City of East Dubuque Intergovernmental Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City
of East Dubuque for minibus service from March 1, 2002 to June 30, '2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
East Dub - MVM East Dub - Staff Agreement
Memo Memo
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association
City Manager submitting a letter of support for the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood
Association's application to the Dubuque Racing Association for streetscape
improvements on Loras Boulevard.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DRA - MVM Ltr DRA - Staff Memo
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Access Agreement - Giese Company, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of an Agreement between the City and Giese
Properties, L.L.C. to permit access for site preparation related to the construction of a
new manufacturing facility for Giese Manufacturing Company, Inc. in the Dubuque
Industrial Center West.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Agreement
Access - MVM Memo Access - Staff Memo Access Agreement
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Urban Revitalization/Tax Exemption Applications
City Manager recommending approval of the eligible Calendar Year 2002 Urban
Revitalization Applications.
RESOLUTION Approving residential property tax exemption applications submitted by
property owners in recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing the
transmittal of the approved applications to the City Tax Assessor
RESOLUTION Approving late filed residential property tax exemption applications
submitted by property owners in recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing
the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Tax Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Urban Revit- MVM Urban Revit - Staff Resolution #! Resolution #2
Memo iVlemo
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Allan and Urbain Contract- Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the contract with Allen and Urban
Associates for City-owned improvements for the building at Third and Main Streets in
the final contract amount of $342,428.68.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Allen Urbain - MVH Allen & Urbain - Staff Resolution #1 Resolution #2
Memo Memo
Northwest Arterial
Communication of David W. Leifker to the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding
traffic signals on the Northwest Arterial Extension.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Leifker Ltr
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Econo Foods #-471
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Cue Master
Billiards, Hammerheads Bar/Billiards, Clubhouse, Chi Chi's Mexican Restaurant, and
The Busted Lift (Two-day outdoor Service); and Class "B" Wine Permit to Econo Foods
#471
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
Resolution #1 Resolution #2
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.
Jeanne F. Schneider
February 14, 2002
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