5 21 18 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
May 21, 2018
Resnick, Larson, Buol, Rios, Shaw, Jones, Del Toro
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street
May 21, 2018
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REGULAR SESSION
6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1.Public Works Week (May 20-26, 2018)
2.LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June 2018)
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
Airport Commission of 4/23; City Council Proceedings of 5/7, 5/14; Catfish Creek Watershed
Management Authority of 5/4; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of 5/2; Housing
Commission of 1/23, 3/27, 4/24; Human Rights Commission of 4/9; Library Board of Trustees
Council Update #170 or 4/26; Transit Advisory Board of 5/1; Zoning Advisory Commission of
5/2; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 4/30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2.Notice of Claims and Suits
Jerry Brandenburg for personal injury; Charles Northrup, Jr. for vehicle damage; Mary Peterson
for personal injury; Anthony Rhomberg for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
3.Disposition of Claims
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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: Jerry Brandenburg for personal
injury; Charles C. Northrup, Jr., for vehicle damage; Mary Peterson for personal injury; Anthony
Rhomberg for vehicle damage;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4.Teri Goodmann Re-Appointed to US EPA Local Government Advisory Committee
Correspondence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing that
Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann has been re-appointed to the Agency's Local
Government Advisory Committee in Region 7.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5.Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Recommendation
City Manager recommending approval of the Resiliency Community Advisory Commission
recommendations for nine projects requesting funding from the Sustainable Dubuque Community
Grant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6.March 31, 2018 Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting the March 31, 2018 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7.Plat of Survey BGJ Kremer Place
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of BGJ Kremer Place
off Hwy. 151, waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 1.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of BGJ Kremer Place in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8.Final Plat of Shagbark Estates
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat for Shagbark Estates off
Derby Grange Road.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Shagbark Estates in the City of Dubuque and Dubuque
County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9.Splash Pads Research – City Council 2017-19 Policy Agenda
City Manager transmitting information on splash pad circulating systems, surfacing, fencing,
hours, fees, Iowa city comparisons, location consideration, as well are general capital and
operating costs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10.2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Application
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance for the 2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, which reimburses local
units of government up to 50% of the cost of body armor vests purchases for law enforcement
officers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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11.Port of Dubuque Brewery - First Amendment to Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement
(the Agreement) between the City of Dubuque and Port of Dubuque Brewery Development, LLC
for the redevelopment of the former Dubuque Star Brewery at 600 Star Brewery Drive.
RESOLUTION Approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Port of Dubuque Brewery Development, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12.Multicultural Family Center Agreement
City Manager recommending acceptance of a five-year Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and the Multicultural Family Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13.Acceptance of Permanent Easement for Storm Sewer at 545 Villa Street
City Manager recommending acceptance of a permanent easement for storm sewer from Bradley
and Ann Palzkill over property at 545 Villa Street.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for storm sewer over and across a part of Lot 1
and Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 25 in Levi’s Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested
Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14.Acceptance of Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Derby Grange
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, as completed by Connolly Construction.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and authorizing
the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15.Acceptance of Grandview Avenue Streetlight and Fiber Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement for the Grandview Avenue
Street Light and Fiber Project as completed by Eastern Iowa Directional Drillers.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Grandview Avenue Street Light and Fiber Project and authorizing
the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16.Awarding the Clarke Drive and Locust Street Intersection Improvement Project
City Manager recommending recommends that the award for the Clarke and Locust Intersection
Improvement Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
17.Awarding the Cummins Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the Cummins Street Retaining Wall
Reconstruction Project to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, Co., Inc., be officially recorded in the
minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
18.Citizen Correspondence Related to Sidewalks on John F. Kennedy Road
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Citizen correspondence in opposition to and in favor of the installation of sidewalks along John F.
Kennedy Road from Asbury Road to the NW Arterial (IA 32).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
19.Signed Contract(s)
Belstar Media Lease for Federal Building space; Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council
Lease for Federal Building space; Dubuque County Lease for Federal Building space; Iowa State
University of Science and Technology Lease for Federal Building space; United States Postal
Service Lease for Federal Building space; Dubuque by Carriage/Colleen Lindstrom Lease for
Commercial Street/Dock Board Building; Larry Gearheart Revocable License for fence
maintenance at 1580 Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20.Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor
Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as
required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1.Development Agreement with 3000 Jackson, LC to Redevelop Property at 3000-
3040 Jackson Street (Former Dubuque Malting & Brewing Building)
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for June 4, 2018,
on the Development Agreement with 3000 Jackson, LC for the redevelopment of
property at 3000-3040 Jackson Street (former Dubuque Malting & Brewing Building) to
create between 110 and 120 apartments.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the approval of a Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and 3000 Jackson, LC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 4, 2018
2.Disposal of City Property at 460 E. 18th Street
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for June 4, 2018,
on the disposal of property described as Lot 1 of Marde Place in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, by conveyance to Metx, LLC related to development of 1690 Elm Street.
RESOLUTION Intent to Dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate located
at 460 East 18th Street and legally described as Lot 1 of Marde Place in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, to Metx, LLC, and fixing the date for a public hearing and providing for
the publication of notice thereof
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Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 4, 2018
3.Flora Park Skate Park Project Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding procedure for the Dubuque Skate
Park Project at Flora Park, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for
June 4, 2018.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 4, 2018
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1.Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointment to the following Board to be made at this meeting.
Electrical Code Board
One, 3-year terms through May 21, 2021 (Expiring term of Uhlrich)
Applicant:
Paul Uhlrich, 489 Olympic Heights Rd.
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.
1.Request to Rezone - Royal Oaks Development Corporation in Conjunction with
Annexation - Tabled from April 16, 2018
City Manager recommending that the City Council re-table the public hearing on the
rezoning request from Royal Oaks Development to the June 18, 2018 City Council
meeting, to allow time for the Zoning Advisory Commission to reconsider the rezoning
at their June 6, 2018 meeting, and then provide a recommendation to the City Council
for the June 18, 2018 meeting.
Suggested Disposition:
Remove from Table; then Table to June 18,2018 Meeting
2.Voluntary Annexation - Portion of Silver Oaks Estates - Tabled from April 16,
2018
City Manager recommending the City Council re-table the public hearing on the
voluntary annexation request from Royal Oaks Development to the June 18, 2018 City
Council meeting, to allow time for the Zoning Advisory Commission to reconsider the
rezoning at their June 6, 2018 meeting, and then provide a recommendation to the City
Council for the June 18, 2018 meeting.
Suggested Disposition:
Remove from Table; then Table to June 18,2018 meeting
3.Request to Rezone a Portion of Property at 1091 Rockdale Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request by
Christopher Lange to rezone a portion of property at 1091 Rockdale Road from R-4
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Multi-Family Residential District to C-3 General Commercial District and the Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending denial.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1091
Rockdale Road from R-4 Multi-Family Residential District to C-3 General Commercial
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4.Request to Rezone a Portion of Property on Nevada Street Owned by the Church
of the Nativity
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request by the
Church of the Nativity to rezone a portion of their property along Nevada Street (behind
1225 Alta Vista Street) and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1225 Alta
Vista Street from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5.Medline Industries, Inc. - Proposed Development Agreement, Intent to Dispose of
City- Owned Real Estate, and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development
Agreement between Medline Industries, Inc. and the City of Dubuque providing for the
sale of City-owned real estate in the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development
District to Medline Industries, Inc. and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations pursuant to the Development Agreement, and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Medline Industries, Inc. providing for the issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the sale of Lot 1 of Dubuque
Industrial Center North Third Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6.Black Hills / Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement
Senior Counsel recommending approval of a new, twenty-five (25) year franchise
agreement with Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, L.L.C. d/b/a Black Hills Energy, a
successor to Peoples Natural Gas Company.
ORDINANCE Repealing Ordinance No. 43-93 and granting to Black Hills/Iowa Gas
Utility Company, L.L.C. D/B/A Black Hills Energy, a Delaware Corporation, its
Successors and Assigns, the Right and Nonexclusive Franchise to Maintain and
Operate its Existing Gas Distribution System in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for a period
of 25 Years, and Authorizing the City to Collect Franchise Fees
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7.Sale of City-Owned Property at 1449 Jackson Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider disposal of City-owned
property at 1449 Jackson Street to Community Housing Initiates (CHI) and the City
Manager recommending approval.
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RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real property located at 1449 Jackson Street
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8.Vacate Access Easement in Westbrook Subdivision
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacation of an access
easement on Lot E of Westbrook Subdivision as requested by Callahan Construction
Inc., for a proposed storage building and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of property by vacating City interest in an Access easement
located on Lot # of Westbrook Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9.Vacate Public Utility Easement - 3507 Keystone Drive / J&K Real Estate
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacation of public utility
easements on Lot 1 and 2 of Pooh’s Corner – J & K Real Estate Property at Key Way
Drive and Keystone Drive and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of property by vacating City interest in utility easements
located on Lot 1 and 2 of Pooh's Subdivision
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10.Dubuque Industrial Center West - Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (2018.1)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan Version 2018.1 for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2018.1, for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11.Dubuque Industrial Center West - Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (2018.2)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2018.2, for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version
2018.2, for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12.Purina Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the plans, specifications,
form of contact and estimated cost for the Purina Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building and
the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Purina Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13.Phase 3 – HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project US52 / White Street (9th
to 11th Streets) and 11th Street (White to Elm Streets)
Proof of publication on noticed of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Phase 3 – HMA Pavement
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Milling and Resurfacing Project US52 / White Street (9th to 11th Streets) and 11th
Street (White to Elm Streets) and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on US52 White Street from 9th
to 11th Street and on 11th Street from White to Elm Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14.30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project Phase III
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of approval plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 30-Inch Force Main
Relocation Project Phase III and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Phase III of the 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 7th Street to 12th Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action
Items on the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked
to approach the podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their
comments. Individual remarks are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period
is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no
formal action on comments given during Public Input which do not relate to Action Items on
the Agenda.
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.Grant Wood Loop Parks-to-People Presentation
Grant Wood Loop representatives Dave Heiar and Nic Hockenberry of Jackson County
Economic Alliance will share an update on the Grant Wood Loop Parks-to-People
Initiative work being done and successes to date, as well as future plans.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
2.Leisure Services Summer Neighborhood Programs
City Manager is transmitting information on the Leisure Services summer and
neighborhood recreational programming for 2018.
Staff will make a brief presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
3.Dubuque Industrial Center West Urban Renewal Ordinance 2018.2
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance amending the Tax Increment
Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District as the
District’s boundaries were amended by Version 2018.1 and Version 2018.2 of the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan.
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ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 49-16, Previously Amended, providing that
general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the
Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Urban Renewal Area of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and
for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque
Community School District, and other Taxing Districts, be paid to a special fund for
payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness,
including Bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the
Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4.Award of the 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements (Elm Street to Heeb Street)
City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the 17th Street
Storm Sewer Improvements Project (Elm Street to Heeb Street) to the low bidder
Langman Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the 17th Street Storm Sewer
Project (Elm to Heeb)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5.Request for Proposals - Central Avenue Streetscape Master Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the Request for Proposals for the Central
Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6.Request to Schedule Work Session on Workforce Solutions
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a Work Session for
Monday, June 25, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers
for a presentation by Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President & CEO Rick
Dickinson and Vice President of Workforce Solutions Kristin Dietzel on workforce
solutions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
7.Request to Schedule Work Session on Levee Breach Modeling Study
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for July 23,
2018 on the results of the Levee Breach Modeling Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations – Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
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