5 19 03 City Council AgendaCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:00 P.M. - DINNER - LIBRARY ROTUNDA
5:30 P.M. - SPECIAL MEETING - FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER STUDY
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
MONDAY, MAY '19, 2003
INVOCATION
Father Craig Welbaum, Rector, St. John's Episcopal Church
PROCLAMATION
Poppy Days (May 23 and 24, 2003)
Poppy Days
CONSENTITEMS
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
midrophone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
Minutes Submitted
City Council of May 5 and 8; Electrical Board of May 5; Enterprise Zone Commission of
May 7; Library Board of Trustees of March 27; Zoning Advisory Commission of April 2;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of April 24
Pdnted Council Proceedings for month of January, 2003
Proof of publication of Council Proceedings for Apdl 21,2003
Finance Director submitting the Financial Reports for the month ending April 30, 2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
Council of 5/5 Council of 5/8 Electrical Bd Enterprise Zone Library Bd Zoning Advisor7
Zoning EM of Adj Council Proceedings
Notice of Claims/Suits
Crestar Mortgage Corporation/Sun Trust (VA) vs. Kent J. Blakeman and Housing
Services Department; Becky Hanson for property damage; Miller Logging, Inc. for
property damage
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:
William Miller for property damage
Corporation Counsel recommending that the claim of Jennifer Sheldon for seizure of
property be referred to the Dubuque County Clerk of Court; and the claim 'of Delmar M.
Stevens for vehicle damage be referred to the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Melvin Leibold for
property damage and directing the Finance Department to issue payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance to Issue Payment
Claim - ZC. AP Claims - Referred Claim - SettJed
Citizen Communications
Communication of Donald Pfohl and Clarence P. Pfohl requesting to acquire a portion of
City-owned properly adjacent to 3501 Asbury Road.
Communication of Werner Hellmer requesting information regarding whether the Rubloff
Development Group, Inc, shopping mall (Asbury Plaza) is in compliance with any and all
requirements concerning installation of a water retention basin,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Pfohl Le~er Helimer Le~er
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Federal Legislative Communications ·
Communication of City Manager to Senator Charles Grassley thanking him for including
$20 billion in his legislation to assist states with the current economic downturn.
Communication of City Manger to Congressman Jim Nussle requesting that he support
Senator Grassley's legislation.
Communication of City Manger to Senator Tom Harkin requesting that he support
S,enator Grassley's legislation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Grassley Ltr Nussle Lb' Harkin Ltr
State-Legislative Communication
Communication of City Manager to local legislators requesting their support of a
proposal being considered for the special session of the Iowa State Legislature that
would help the City avoid $1.2 million in cuts to the Fiscal Year 2004 budget.
Draft letter from Thomas G. Bredeweg, Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities,
to Governor Vilsack regarding several issues.
Copy of press release from the Senate Democratic Leader on federal assistance to
cities.
In Des Moines Register article members of Republican Majority caution against
counting on any federal help to cover cuts to local governments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Legislators Lb' State Legislator List Vilsack Ltr Press Release Register ArUcle
Jacobson's Inc. Lease
Communication from John C. O'Connor, representing Jacobson's Inc., requesting that
the lease between Jacobson's Inc. and the City of Dubuque be extended through
September 14, 2005.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3acobson's Ltr
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Dubuque Community Schools
Communication of Thomas Determan, Dubuque Community Schools, submitting the
results of Sixth and Seventh Grade students' work at the Young Citizens' Forum held on
March 19, 2003.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Dubuque Schools Ltr
Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Program Coordinators
City Manager recommending approval of the submittal of an application to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funds to renew the Family
Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) Coordinator position and for a contract with ISU County
Extension to provide homeownership counseling to FSS Program participants.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FSS - MVM Memo FSS - Staff Memo
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Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan - Amendment #4
City Manager recommending approval of proposed changes in the City's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY 2003 Annual Action Plan due to the anticipated
increase in program income.
RESOLUTION Approving Amendment 4 to the Fiscal Year 2003 (Program Year
2002) Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Action Plan - MVM Action Plan ~ Sta~l' Action Plan - Annual Plan -
Memo Memo Resolution Amendment
Mediacom 2002 Annual Report
Communication from Julien D'Ancona, Director of Accounting for Mediacom, submitting
financial reports covering operational and financial conditions as of December 31, 2002.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Mediacom Repor~
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Northeast Iowa School of Music for Uptown Recreation Programs - Fiscal Year
2004 Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Northeast Iowa
School of Music to provide music lessons in Fiscal year 2004 as part of the Uptown
Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
School - MVM Memo School - Staff Memo School of Music
Agreement
FiScal Year 2003 - ISU Extension Services for Uptown Recreation Programs -
Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the ISU Extension
.S,e.rvices..to prov, ide summer programs from June 9th through June 30th as part of the
up[own ~ecrea[ion Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ISU 2003 - MVM ISU 2003 - Staff ISU 2003 Agreement
Memo Memo
Fiscal Year 2004 - ISU Extension Services for Uptown Recreation Programs -
Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the ISU Extension
Services to provide summer programs in Fiscal Year 2004 as part of the Uptown
Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ISU 2004 - MVM ISU 2004 - Staff ISU 2004 Agreement
Memo Memo
Agreement - Dubuque Museum of Art for Uptown Recreation Programs - FY 2003
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Dubuque
Museum of Art to provide summer art programs from June 9th through June 30m as part
of the Uptown Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Museum 2003 - MVI~ Museum 2003 - Star/ Museum 2003
Memo Memo Agreement
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Agreement - Dubuque Museum of Art for Uptown Recreation Programs - FY 2004
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Dubuque
Museum of Art to provide summer art programs in Fiscal Year 2004 as part of the
Uptown Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve,
Museum 2004 - MV~ Museum 2004 - Staff Museum 2004
Memo Memo Agreement
Four Mounds Foundation fo~ Summer Day Camp Program - FY 2003 Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Four Mounds
Foundation to provide the summer day camp program from June 9th through June 30th
as part of the Uptown Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Camp 2003 - MVH Camp 2003 ~ Staff Camp 2003
Hemo Memo Agmement
Four Mounds Foundation for Summer Day Camp Program - FY 2004 Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the grant agreement with the Four Mounds
Foundation to provide the summer day camp program in Fiscal Year 2004 as part of the
Uptown Recreation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Camp 2004 - MVM Camp 2004 - Staff Camp 2004
Memo Memo Agreement
Rivenvalk 4th Addition - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Riverwalk 4th
Addition at East 5m and Bell Street as requested by the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Riverwalk 4m Addition in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Riverwalk - ZAC Ltr City - Application Riverwalk - Exhibit Riverwalk - Final Plat Riverwalk - Staff RivenNalk -
Memo Resolution
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Dubuque Storage and Transfer- Minor Final Plat of Liebe's Subdivision No. 3
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the minor final plat of Liebe's
Subdivision No. 3 as requested by Dubuque Storage and Transfer/Patrick Tobin for
property located at 3040 Elm Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Liebe's Subdivision No. 3 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Liebe - ZAC Ltr Tobin - Application Liebe - Exhibit Liebe - Final Plat Liebe - Staff Memo Liebe - Resolution
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Dubuque Community School District - Major Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the major final plat of Lot 1,
Lot 2, Lot 16, Lot 17, westedy 50 feet of Lot 18, east 50 feet of Lot 18, and Lot lA in
Columbia Addition as requested by the Dubuque Community School District.
RESOLUTION Approving the plat of Bryant School Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Bryant - ZAC Ltr DCSD - Application DCSD - Exhibit A DCSD - Plat of
Survey
Bryant - Staff Memo Bryant - Resolution
Heritage Trail Extension Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a grant agreement with the Iowa Department
of Transportation for Statewide Transportation Enhancement Funds for the extension of
Heritage Trail from the Heron Pond Wetlands Trail to the Dubuque Jaycees Trail.
RESOLUTION Authorizing a grant agreement for Iowa Department of Transportation
Statewide Transportation Enhancement Funds for the Heritage Trail Extension from the
Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail to the Dubuque Jaycees Trail
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Trail - IVlVlVl f4emo Trail - Staff Memo Trail - Resolution [DOT Agreement Trail - Map
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Interstate Power Rate Case
City Manager submitting the conclusion of the Interstate Power Rate Case.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Interstate - MVM
Memo
Interstate - Staff
Memo
Estimated Increases
Platinum Hospitality - Certificate of Completion
City Manager recommending approval of a Certificate of Completion for Platinum
Holdings, LLC, acknowledging completion of its obligations to construct the minimum
improvements as required in the Development Agreement related to the Grand Harbor
Resort and Waterpark project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
PlaUnum - MVM Platinum - Staff Certificate of
Memo Memo Completion
Annexation Study Update - Consultant Recommendation
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. to
update the City's Annexation Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
S~ I MVM Memo Study - Staff Memo
NOTE: Material included as hard copy.
Ice Harbor Pump Replacement Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Ice Harbor Pump Replacement Project
in the final contract amount of $174,550.00.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contact amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Harbor - MVM Memc Harbor - Staff Memo Harbor - Resolutions
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Historic Preservation Commission
Communication from Christopher Wand, Chairperson of the Historic Preservation
Commission, advising that Commission Member Chris Schoepner, representative from
the Cathedral Historic Preservation District, has decided not to reapply for a second
term.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HPC Ltr
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DMATS Policy Board
Communication of the City Manager to the DMATS Policy Board requesting that
Economic Development Director Bill Baum be appointed as a proxy anytime two
Council Members or the City Manager are not in attendance at DMATS Policy Board
meetings.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DMATS Ltr
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Business License Refund
Request of Liquor Depot of Dubuque for a refund of their Class C Beer Permit in the
amount of $150.00
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy-Vee Food Store
#1, Casey's General Store #2421, and Casey's General Store #2420
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "A" (Club) Liquor License to Dubuque Golf
and Country Club; Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Stonewall/Bricktown/Blackwater
Grill, Dempsey's/Molly's Pub and Grub, Joyce's Tugboat (Outdoor Service), Breaktime
Bar and Gdll, Clarke College, and Denny's Lux Club; Special Class "C" Liquor License
to Four Seasons Buffet; and Class "B" Wine Permit to Hy-Vee Food Store #1
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
Resolution #1 Resolution #2
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Vacating Petition - Railroad Street in Centre Grove Addition
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2003 to consider a
request from Flint Drake, representing the estate of Edward J. Zalaznik, for the vacating
of Railroad Street in Centre Grove Addition.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated Railroad Street in Centre Grove
Addition
ORDINANCE Vacating Railroad Street in Centre Grove Addition
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lots 21A and 22A of Centre Grove
Addition in the ~'ty of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/2/03
Railroad - MVM Hem, Railroad - Staff
Memo
Railroad - Resolution Railroad - Ordinance Raiiread - Resolution
#1 #2
Vacating - Drake Lt~ Vacating - Map Vacating - Plat
Expansion of Vessel Systems, Inc. at the Dubuque Industrial Center West
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2003 to consider
the disposition of Lots 7 and 8 in Dubuque Industrial Center West 2nd Addition to Vessel
Systems, Inc. for the purpose of constructing a 31,000 square foot manufacturing facility
and approval of a Development Agreement with Vessel Systems, Inc..
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of Lots 7 and 8 in the Dubuque Industrial Center
West 2nd Addition by sale to Vessel Systems, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/2/03
Vessel - MVM Memo Vessel - Staff Memo Vessel - Resolution Vessel Agreement Vessel - Map
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Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Port of
Dubuque Recognition Wall Project and that a public hearing be set for June 16, 2003.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on the plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt ReSolutions; Public Hearing
6/i 6/03
Port - MVM Memo Po~t - Staff Memo Port - Resolutions
West Locust Street Manhole Replacement Project - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the West Locust
Street Manhole Replacement Project and that a public hearing be set for June 16, 2003.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Setting date of hearing on the plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/16/03
Manhole - MVM Manhole ~ Staff Manhole -
Memo Memo Resolutions
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
QHQ Properties - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located south of
Holliday Drive, west of the Northwest Arterial, from AG Agricultural District to C-3
General Commercial zoning district at the request of QHQ Properties and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval, with conditions.
Communication from Kenneth L. Buesing, on behalf of QHQ Properties, requesting that
this item be tabled to the June 2, 2003 meeting.
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ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located south of
Holliday Drive, west of the Northwest Arterial, from AG Agricultural District to C-3
General Commercial zoning district, with conditions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Buesing Ltr QHQ ~ ZAC Letter QHQ - Application QHQ - Exhibit QHQ - Traffic Study QHQ - Plat
QHQ - Conceptual , QHQ - Letters QHC~ - Staff Report
Plan ~ Opposing
QHQ - Ordinance Traffic Study Flemo QHQ - Support Ltrs
QHQ - Opposition
Lb's
3280 Pennsylvania Avenue - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 3280
Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential Distdct to C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District at the request of Steve and Judy Selchert 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 3280
Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Selchert - ZAC Lb' Selchett - Application Selchert - Exhibit Selchert - Exhibit 1
Slechert - Staff Selchert - Ordinance Selchert - Pictures Selchert - Opposition
Report Ltr
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Kennedy Mall, Ltd - 555 John F. Kennedy Road - Amend PUD
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider amending the Planned Unit
Development District for property located at 555 John F. Kennedy Road to add a 30,008
square foot detached retail store (Best Buy) at the southeast corner of the mall site at
the request of Kennedy Mall, Ltd./David M. DeChristofaro and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque '
Code of Ordinances by providing for the amendment of the Kennedy Mall PUD Planned
Uhit Development with a PC Planned Commercial Designation and adopting an
amended Conceptual Development Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Mall - ZAC Ltr Kennedy Mall - Kennedy Mall - Kennedy Mall - Mail - Parking Traffic Zmpact Study
AppiicaUon Exhibit Drawings Summary
Hall - Staff Report Hall ~ Ordinance Engineering Dept
Memo
Hy-Vee, Inc./Rubloff Development Group, Inc. - Amend PUD
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider amending the list of permitted uses
for the Asbury Plaza Planned Commercial District to include a convenience store and
carwash at the request of Hy-Vee, Inc./Rubloff DeVelopment Group, Inc., and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances for hereinafter described property located at the northwest corner
of Asbury Road and the Northwest Arterial to amend Ordinance No. 44-00 that
established the PUD Planned Unit Development District for Asbury Plaza and adopting
an amended list of permitted uses
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Rubloff - 7_AC Ltr Rubtoff - Application Rubloff - Exhibit Rubloss - Staff Memc Rubloff - Ordinance
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Vacating Petition - Utility Easement (Plaza Court)
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Steve Schmitz and
Michael White for the vacating of an eight-foot wide utility easement in the City of
Dubuque and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of interest and vacate utility easement over the balance of Lot
4 of Plaza Court in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Plaza Ct - MVM Mem~ Vacating - Staff Vacating - Resolution Release of Easement
Memo
Material from May 5, 2003 Meeting
Easement - MVM Easement - Staff Easement - Easement - Request Easement - Exhibits
Memo Memo Resolution Ltr
Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc. Development Agreement - Tax Increment
Financing
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of tax increment
revenue obligations for Quebecor Wodd Dubuque, Inc., and the execution of a
Development Agreement and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement with Quebecor
World Dubuque, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
(~uebecor - MVM Quebecor - Staff Quebecor - Quesbecor 2002 Material
Memo Memo Resolution Agreement
Material from May 5, 2003 Meeting
Quebecor - MVM Quebecor - Staff Quebecor Quebecor -
Memo Memo Agreement Resolution
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Development Agreement - Adams Company
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a Development Agreement with the
Adams Company for the purchase of their property in the Port of Dubuque and
relocation of the company to the Dubuque Industrial Center West and City Manager
recommending approval,
Communication from City Manager to John Hendry, The Adams Company, regarding
the Dubuque Industrial Center West maintenance assessments.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement with The Adams
Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Adams - HVH Meme Adams - Staff Hemo Adams - Resolution Development Lease Agreement
Agreement
Hendry Ltl'
Material from May 5, 2003 Meeting
Ada~l,~MCOl~.~PmaonY - Adams- HVM Memo Adams- Resolution Development
Agreement
Dubuque Area Industrial Development Corporation
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of tax increment
revenue obligations for the Dubuque Area Industrial Development Corporation and the
execution of a First Amendment to the Development Agreement relating thereto and
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to Development
Agreement with Dubuque Area Industrial Development Corporation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
DAtDC - MVM Memo DAIDC - Staff Memo DAIDC - Resolution First Amendment
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Material from May 5, 2003 Meeting
DA[DC - MVM Memo DA[DC - Staff Memo
DA[DC - 1st DAIDC - Resolution DA[DC - Dickinson Lt
Amendment
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of tax increment
revenue obligations for Heartland Financial USA, Inc., and the execution of a
Development Agreement and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement with Heartland
Financial USA, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Heartland - MVM Heartland - Staff Heartland - Heartland
Memo Memo Resolution Agreement
Material from May 5, 2003 Meeting
HeaKdand - MVM Heartland - Staff Head[land
Memo Memo ResoluUon
Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a second amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2003 budget and City Manager recommending approval of the amendment.
RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003
Suggested DispositiOn: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Amendment - MVM Amendment - Staff Amendment -
Memo Memo Resolu~on
Material from April 21, 2003 Meeting
Budget - MVM Memc Budget - Staff Hemo
Budget - Resolution Budget Amendment
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Iowa Street Ramp Skywalk Improvement Project
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specifications and notice to
bidders on the receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending award of the contract
for the Iowa Street Ramp Skywalk Improvement Project to Dubuque Glass Company in
the amount of $31,313.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Dubuque Glass Company
S'uggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Ramp - MVM Memo Ramp - Staff Memo Ramp - Star Memo
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Ramp - Resolutions Ramp - Bid Sheet
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTION ITEMS
Timothy Wardle Claim
Communication from Corporation Counsel advising that Timothy Wardle wishes to
address the Council regarding the denial of his claim against the City for vehicle
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
BAL Letter Wardle - Background
Info
Fiscal Year 2004 Community Partnership (cp2) Program
City Manager recommending approval of the recommendation of the Community
Development Advisory Commission for allocation of Community Partnership Program
(cp2) funds.
RESOLUTION AuthOrizing the award of Community Partnership Program (cp2) Funds
for Fiscal Year 2004
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
cp2 - MVM Memo cp2 - Staff Memo cp2 - Resolution cp2 Summary
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Phase III Architectural/Historic Survey
City Manager submitting the draft report for the Phase III Architectural/Historic Survey
and requesting City Council review and comment on the draft report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Survey - MVM Memo Survey - Staff Memo
NOTE: Agenda material included as hard copy.
Bee Branch Alignment Study - Consultant Selection
City Manager recommending approval of the selection Of Camp Dresser & McKee to
provide engineering and design services for the Bee Branch Alignment Study at a cost
of $249,844.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Bee Branch - HVM Bee Branch - Staff
Memo Memo
Carter Road Detention Basin - Consultant Selection
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Veenstra and Kimm, Inc. in the
amount of $108,500 for consultant services for the Carter Road Detention Basin.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Carter Rd - MVM Carter - Staff Memo Carter Road RFP
Memo
Wayfinding Sign Program
City Manager submitting the final design for the Highway signs and the revised designs
for the College Grandview, Port of Dubuque, and West End Tourism Districts for the
Wayfinding Sign Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Sign - MVM Memo Signs - Staff Memo
NOTE: Wayflnding sign program material included as hard copy.
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Community Development Advisory Commission Reorganization
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances to
change the method of selection of members to the Community Development Advisory
Commission.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa, Chapter 15,
Community Development Section 15-46 relating to membership of the Community
Development Advisory Commission
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
CDAC - MVM Memo CDAC - Staff Memo CDAC - Ordinance
America's River Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of the City's participation as a charter and
permanent board member for the America's River Corporation, the City Manager
serving as the City's representative and the expenditure of up to $7,500 as a portion of
startup costs for the Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Corporation - MV~ Corporation - Staff America's River
Memo Memo Bylaws
Vessel Systems - CEBA Application
City Manager recommending approval of a Community Economic Betterment Account
(CEBA) program application on behalf of Vessel Systems to the Iowa Department of
Economic Development to help fund an expansion program.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of a Community Economic Betterment Account
(CEBA) application on behalf of Vessel Systems, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
CEBA - MVM Memo CEBA - Staff Memo CEBA - Resolution CEBA Application
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Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Reduction
City Manager submitting recommendations on department targets for expense
reductions and revenue enhancements and identifying a process to balance the Fiscal
Year 2004 budget, as required with State revenue reductions and health insurance cost
increases.
Communications from RSVP, Dubuque Area Labor Management Council, the Dubuque
Humane Society and Substance Abuse Services Center regarding their Purchase of'
Se. rvice Agreements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Budget - NVM Memc Budget - Staff Memo Memo to Dept Mgrs Base Level Budget
Background Info Personnel Budget by Dept Major Object by Fd / Policy Guidelines
Complement Dept
RSVP Ltr DA!-~C Ltr Humane SecieW Ltr SASC Ltr
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
At th, is 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 - Chapter 21.5(1)(c) 2001 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
May 15, 2003
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