2 21 02 Minutes this meetingCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Special Session, February 21, 2002
Council met in special session at 6:15 p.m. at the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Michalski, Council Members Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Nicholson; City Manager Michael Van Milligen
Absent: Mayor Duggan
Mayor Pro-Tem Michalski read the call and stated this is a special session of the City
Council called for the purpose of discussing various City budgets and such other
business that may come before the Council.
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Mississippi
Riverwalk and Amenities Project and setting a public hearing for April 1, 2002. Buol
moved adoption of Resolution No. 96-02 Adopting preliminary plans and specs,
Resolution No. 97-02 Setting date of hearing on plans and specs, and Resolution No.
98-02 Ordering bids. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 6 - 0.
The Planning Services Department Budget was presented and discussed. Steve
Horman of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce spoke in support of proceeding
with the Downtown Master Plan. Terry Mozena, Chair of the Historic Preservation
Commission, expressed appreciation for the City Council's support of their programs.
Dr. Mary Lynn Neumeister expressed appreciation for support of the Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission and commented that the Commission was concerned
that there was not sufficient Planning Services staff to undertake the Zoning Ordinance
Update. Tammy Pfab, representing the Old House Enthusiasts, requested continued
support for historic preservation efforts. Dan LoBianco, Dubuque Main Street, stated
appreciation for the Downtown Master Plan. Dave Stuart, 1470 Locust Street stated his
appreciation for the Planning Services staff. There was Council consensus that the
Zoning Ordinance update should be discussed at the next goal setting session.
The Economic Development Department budget was presented and discussed.
The Transit Division budget was presented and discussed. John VanderMeulen,
Transit Division employee, raised various issues concerning the Transit Division
budget. Pat Healy, 227 Bryant, spoke regarding additional funding for part-timer
drivers and in the maintenance area.
The Parking Division budget was presented and discussed. Michalski expressed
concern about the lack of sufficient handicapped parking spaces throughout the City,
especially at the Five Flags Center and Library.
Mayor Pro-Tem Michalski opened the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2003
Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan. Walt Pregler, 2966 Shiras Avenue,
expressed concern for the reallocation of $15,000 from the CDBG Contingency Fund to
the Historic Preservation Homeowner Grant Program. Terry Mozena, Chair of the
Historic Preservation Commission, spoke in support of the reallocation. Upon motion
the public hearing was closed. The Housing and Community Development Department
budget was presented and discussed.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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