1 3 07 City Council AgendaCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007
INVOCATION
Reverend Joseph O'Brien, Archdiocese of Dubuque
PROCLAMATIONS
Martin Luther King, Jr. Days (January 14 and 15, 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
City Council of 12/18 and 12/19; Library Board of Trustees of 11/16; Park and
Recreation Commission of 12/12; Transit Board of 12/15
Library Board of Trustees Update from December 16, 2006 Meeting
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of December 4, 2006
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Thomas Schaefer for property damage; Keith R. Wieland 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: Troy Lampers
for vehicle damage; Kathryn Rupp for vehicle damage; Keith Weiland for property
damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Purchase of Property
City Attorney recommending acceptance of the deed for property recently purchased by
the City from Greg and Peggy Stover.
RESOLUTION Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Gregory Jon Stover and Peggy E. Stover
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
4. Horizon Development Group, LLC -Certificate of Completion
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Certificate of Completion for
Horizon Development Group, LLC (Cartegraph Building) in the Dubuque Technology
Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. McLeodUSA Network Services, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Certificate of Completion for
McLeodUSA Network Services, Inc. in the Dubuque Technology Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Subordination Agreement for Jorja J. Moore
City Manager recommending approval of a subordination agreement to hold a
secondary position with the Downtown Rehabilitation Loan on a mortgage on property
located at 890 Iowa Street owned by Jorja Moore with Dupaco Credit Union.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. KeyLine Transit Trustee Board
Communication from Michael Sand submitting his resignation from the KeyLine Transit
Trustee Board, effective immediately.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
8. Purchase of Property -1924 Kniest Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 1924 Kniest Street as a part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 1924 Kniest Street in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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9. Purchase of Property - 2227 Elm Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2227 Elm Street as a part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2227 Elm Street in the
City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Purchase of Property - 2263 Prince Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2263 Prince Street as a part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2263 Prince Street in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
11. A.Y. McDonald Park, Phase II Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the A.Y. McDonald Park, Phase II Project
as completed by Portzen Construction in the final contract amount of $861,760.59.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
12. Substance Abuse Services Center
Communication from Diane K. Thomas, Executive Director -Substance Abuse Services
Center, requesting City of Dubuque financial support for Fiscal Year 2007.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
13. Iowa Independent Automobile Dealers Association
Communication from the Iowa Independent Automobile Dealers Association providing
information on the issue of "curbstoning" and the problem it causes for both new and
used car dealers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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14. Iowa Department of Transportation
Communication from the Iowa Department of Transportation advising that IDOT
proposes to let a PCC (Portland Cement Concrete) patching project located on Iowa 32
(Northwest Arterial) from the junction with US 20 northeasterly to the junction with JFK
Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Communication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development advising
that the City of Dubuque has exceeded the production goals in all areas of the Lead
Hazard Control Grant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Heller Family Realty Company, LLC -Certificate of Completion
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Certificate of Completion for
Heller Family Realty Company, LLC (Tri-States Industries) in the Dubuque Industrial
Center West.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Communication from Wayne Buchholtz, Park Ranger for the Mines of Spain State
Recreation Area, requesting support for the renaming of Mar Jo Quarry Road to Mines
of Spain Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
18. Signed Contracts
-- City Hall First Floor Restroom Renovations -Change Order #1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Improvement Contracts /Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
-- Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension - Phase V Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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20. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Liquor License for Hoffman
House/3100 Club; Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Breezers Pub; and a Class "B"
Wine Permit to Dubuque Religious Center
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Reeder and Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Reeder and
Lois Street Sanitary Sewer Project and that a public hearing be set for February 5,
2007.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
215/07
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Request to Vacate -Unnamed Street Between 640 and 650 Kane Street
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Tim Schmit II to
vacate and purchase an unnamed street between 640 and 650 Kane Street and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated unnamed street between 640 and
650 Kane Street
RESOLUTION Vacating an unnamed street between 640 and 650 Kane Street
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lots 4A, 4B, and 4C of Kieffer Place in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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2. Correction Quit Claim Deed
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of the Correction Quit
Claim Deed for Lot 22 of "Glenview" a Subdivision in the City of Dubuque and disposal
of the property with the corrected legal description.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 22 of "Glenview" a Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
1. City Council Appointments
Communication from M. Thomas Stovall, Executive Director of Operation: New View
Community Action Agency, requesting that the City make appointments to the Board of
Directors at the first meeting in January 2007.
Communication from the Dubuque Racing Association Board of Directors requesting
appointment of representatives to the DRA Board of Directors for 2007 (currently Mayor
Roy D. Buol, Council Members Kevin Lynch and Ric Jones, and City Manager Michael
C. Van Milligen).
Mayor and City Council appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointments
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) 2005 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
December 28, 2006
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