Minutes_City Council Proceedings 5 7 18 Copyrighted
May 21 , 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: 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: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes of 4/23/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/7/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 5/14/18 Supporting Documentation
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 5/4/18
Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of 5/2/18 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commisson Minutes of 1/23/18 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 3/27/18 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 4/24/18 Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission of 4/9/18 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Council Update#170 of Supporting Documentation
4/26/18
Transit Advisory Board Minutes of 5/10/18 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 5/2/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/30/18
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on May 7, 2018 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1 . International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) Fellowship Exchange
Program (Impromptu): Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach introduced the current
Fellows Gyaw Shine Oo from Myanmar, Pei Ying Ong of Brunei, and Sarawut
Peakhunthod of Thailand. Each fellow provided a brief biography and stated their goals
for the four-week visit.
2. Tree City USA 2017 Recognition: Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware and Trees
Forever Member Laura Roussell presented the Tree City USA 2017 Award.
3. 2018 River Action Eddy Award: Civil Engineer Deron Muehring presented the 2018
River Action Eddy Award the City received from River Action for the Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
4. Dubuque365.com Best of 2018 Award: City Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware
and Dubuque365ink Manager Bryce Parks presented the Dubuque365.com Best of 2018
Award received by the Five Flags Civic Center. H.R. Cook, Manager of the Five Flags
Center for SMG accepted the award.
5. Leading Environmentalism and Forwarding Sustainability (LEAFS) Award:
Transportation Services Manager Candace Eudaley-Loebach presented the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 award for outstanding contributions to
environmentalism and sustainability at Supertund sites.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 . Women's Health Week (May 13-18, 2018) was accepted by Public Health Specialist
Mary Rose Corrigan.
2. Bike-to-Work Week (May 14-18, 2018) was accepted by Pat Prevenas, Treasurer
for the Tri-State Trial Vision and Rob Williams of the Bike Coop.
3. Kids-to-Parks Day (May 19, 2018) was accepted by Leisure Services Manager Marie
Ware.
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4. Preservation Month (May 2018) was accepted by the Historic Preservation
Commission Chairperson Emily Hilgendorf, Commissioner Christina Monk, and Planning
Services Manager Laura Carstens.
5. Apples for Students Months (June-July 2018) was accepted by St. Mark Youth
Enrichment Outreach Coordinator Beth McGorry.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Cable TV Commission of 5/2; City Council
Proceedings of 4/16, 4/23, 4/30; Civil Service Commission of 4/26; Historic Preservation
Commission of 4/19; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 4/25; Library Board
of Trustees of 2/22; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/26; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 4/2, 4/16, 4/23; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 3/31 . Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Nicole Homer for personal injury, Cathy Ludwig for
property damage, Dennis Schlegel for property damage, Robert Wilbricht for property
damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City
Attorney.
3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Cathy Ludwig for property damage, Dennis Schlegel for property
damage, Robert Wilbricht. It is further advised that the claim from Nicole Homer for
personal injury be referred to Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc. the agent for
the Dubuque Regional Airport. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
concurred.
4. Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project: City Manager transmitting the public
information brochure on the Dubuque Pacific Islander Health Project. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
5. Make it in Greater Dubuque Promotional Brochure: City Manager transmitting the
Make it in Greater Dubuque promotional brochure from the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
6. National League of Cities Rebuild and Reimagine America's Infrastructure Brochure:
City Manager transmitting the public information brochure Rebuild and Reimagine
America's Infrastructure from the National League of Cities. Upon motion the document
was received and filed.
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7. Cultural & Entertainment District Re-Designation: City Manager recommending
approval of the Dubuque Main Street application for the re-designation of the Downtown
Dubuque Cultural Corridor as a State-recognized Cultural & Entertainment District, with
expansion to include the Historic Millwork District on the east and the Flat Iron Park area
on the south. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
117-18 Approving and supporting application to lowa Department of Cultural Affairs for
re-designation of Dubuque Cultural & Entertainment District was adopted.
8. Creek Wood Park Playground Project Award: City Manager recommending that the
award for the Creek Wood Park Playground Equipment and Installation be officially
recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and made a Matter of Record.
9. Proposed Administrative Plan Changes for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Administrative Plan: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution approving
amendments to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 118-18 Approving the
Amendments to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan was adopted.
10. 2018 Pavement Marking Project Award: City Manager recommending award of the
construction contract for the 2018 Pavement Marking Project to the only bidder, SELCO,
Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 119-18
Awarding public improvement contract for the 2018 Pavement Parking Project was
adopted.
11 . Pine Knoll Subdivision / Katrina Circle Acceptance of Public Roadway
Improvements: City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that
the owners, Pine Knoll Homeowners Association, have recently completed in Pine Knoll
Subdivision. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
120-18 Accepting Public Roadway Improvements in Pine Knoll Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque was adopted.
12. Pine Knoll Subdivision / Katrina Circle Right-of-Way Acceptance of Warranty Deed:
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Warranty Deed from Pine Knoll
Homeowners Association for the Katrina Circle Street right-of-way (Lot A of Pine Knoll
Subdivision). Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
121-18 Accepting a conveyance of property (Lot A of Pine Knoll Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque, lowa) from Pine Knoll Home Owners Association and dedication of property as
public right-of-way was adopted.
13. Continuum of Care Special Needs Assistance Program Sponsor Agency
Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of an agreement for services with East
Central Development Corporation for administration of the Continuum of Care Special
Needs Assistance Program that provides rental assistance to homeless persons with
disabilities. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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14. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Licht-Samuelson: City Manager recommending
approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Terry D. Licht and Karen K. Samuelson as
a result of approving the Final Plat of Buena Vista Court 2 and required by the City's
Fringe Area Development Standards of the Unified Development Code. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 122-18 Approving a Pre-
Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Terry D. Licht and Karen
K. Samuelson was adopted.
15. Pre-Annexation Agreement — Kinsella: City Manager recommending approval of a
Pre-Annexation Agreement with Michael B. and Julie Kinsella for property located at
13929 North Cascade Road in conjunction with their request to connect to City water.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 123-18
Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Michael
B. and Julie Kinsella was adopted.
16. lowa Great Places Re-Designation Application: City Manager recommending
approval of the application submitted by the City of Dubuque and its partners to the lowa
Arts Council to be re-designated as an lowa Great Place. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
17. lowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Lease Agreement with Jule Operations
Center for CDL Testing Course: City Manager recommending approval to enter into an
agreement with the lowa Department of Transportation for the use of the CDL course at
the Jule Operations and Training Center for Commercial Driver's License testing. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
18. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) Transit Planning
Memorandum of Understanding: City Manager recommending approval of the
Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation
Study (DMATS) for Transit Planning and Programming that outlines procedures for
complying with Federal Transit Administration regulations to ensure eligibility for state and
federal funding. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
19. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant Expenditure Request:
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission's request for funding
from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant forAccess Equipment
and Facilities for Loras College, Dubuque Community Schools and the City of Dubuque
to purchase media equipment. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
20. Accepting Grant of Easement for Storm Drain Utility - Cummins Street Retaining
Wall Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement from
Dennis and Tony Runde for Storm Drain Utility across part of Lot 19-3 of Mineral Lot 90
and Part of Mineral Lot 87, and Lot 1-5-1 of Mineral Lot 89; and Lot 2-1-6 in Block 2 of
Hamblin Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, as part of the Cummins Street Retaining
Wall Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
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124-18 Accepting a Grant of Easement for Storm Drain Utility Across Part of Lot 19-3 of
Mineral Lot 90 and part of Mineral Lot 87, and Lot 1 -5-1 of Mineral Lot 89; and Lot 2-1-6
in Block 2 of Hamblin Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
21 . Acceptance of Grant of Easement from Loras College for Storm Drain Utility: City
Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Storm Drain Utility
across part of Lot 2-2-2-17-3 of Mineral Lot 90 and Lot 2-2-18-3 of Mineral Lot 90 in the
City of Dubuque as part of the Cummins Street Retaining Wall Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 125-18 Accepting a Grant of
Easement for Storm Dain Utility across part of Lot 2-2-2-17-3 of Mineral Lot 90 and Lot
2-2-18-3 of Mineral Lot 90 in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
22. Transfer of Bike Trail at 12th Street from Interstate Power & Light to the City of
Dubuque: City Manager recommending approval of the second amendment to the original
Revocable Property License Agreement that would transfer these bike trail segments to
the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
23. Platting of City Property on Innovation Drive: City Manager recommending
approval of the Plat of Survey for Dubuque Industrial Center North Third Addition in the
City of Dubuque per a Development Agreement with Medline Industries, Inc. 126-18
Approving Plat of Survey of Dubuque Industrial Center North Third Addition in the City of
Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
24. Engineering Department Confidential Account Clerk Position: City Manager
recommending approval to eliminate one of the two part-time Confidential Account Clerk
positions within the Engineering Department and create a full-time Confidential Account
Clerk position. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
25. Adopting Code Supplement No. 28: City Clerk recommending adoption of
Supplement No. 28 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 127-18 Adopting Supplement No. 28 to the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
26. Restrictive Covenant for Residential Real Estate - 1449 Jackson Street: City
Manager recommending approval of a resolution attaching a Restrictive Covenant to
1449 Jackson Street requiring that the property be owner-occupied for a 21-year period.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 128-18
Attaching Single-Family Residence Restrictive Covenant to 1449 Jackson Street,
Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
27. Signed Contract(s): Revocable License for Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2805
Jackson Street for a geothermal drain pipe along the White Street right-of-way. Upon
motion the document was received and filed.
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28. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: D&D
Concrete, Inc., for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One; Drew Cooks & Sons
Excavating Co., Inc., for the Thomas Place Retaining Wall Project; Eastern lowa
Directional Drillers for the Grandview Avenue Streetlight & Fiber Project; Midwest
Concrete, Inc., for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Two; Portzen Construction,
Inc., for the 22nd Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project (Elm to White Streets). Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
29. Tobacco Compliance Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder — BP Fuel: City
Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a
tobacco compliance violation for BP Fuel, 1450 Loras Blvd. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
30. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 129-18 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 was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Vacate Public Utility Easement - 3507 Keystone Drive / J&K Real Estate: City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 21 , 2018, 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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 130-18 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose
of City interest in Public Utility Easements over and across Lot 1 and 2 of Pooh's Corner
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, lowa was adopted setting a public hearing for
a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 21 , 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Sale of City-Owned Property at 1449 Jackson Street: City Manager recommending
that the City Council schedule a public hearing for May 21 , 2018, for the purpose of
disposing of City-owned real property located at 1449 Jackson Street to Community
Housing Initiatives. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 131-18 Resolution of Intention to dispose of City-owned property, specifically, the
south one-half of the middle one-fifth of Lot 494 in the City of Dubuque, lowa, according
to the United States Commissioners Map of the Town of Dubuque, lowa — 1449 Jackson
Street was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on
May 21 , 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
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3. Vacate Access Easement in Westbrook Subdivision: City Manager recommending
that a public hearing be set for May 21 , 2018, to consider vacation of an access easement
on Lot E of Westbrook Subdivision as requested by Callahan Construction Inc., for a
proposed storage building. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 132-18 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in an
Access Easement over and across Lot E of Westbrook Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County lowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 21 , 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
4. Phase 3 — HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project US52 /White Street (9th
to 11th Streets) and 11th Street (White to Elm Streets) Initiate: City Manager
recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the HMA Pavement Milling
and Resurfacing Project on US52 / White Street from 9th to 11th Streets and on 11th
Street from White to Elm Streets, and further recommends that a public hearing be set
for May 21 , 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 133-18 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 21 , 2018 in the Historic Federal
Building.
5. 30-Inch Force Main Project Phase III Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation
of the public bidding procedure for Phase I II of the 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project
from 11 th Street to 12th Street, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for
May 21 , 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
134-18 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 21 , 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
6. Black Hills / lowa Gas Utility Company, LLC Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement:
Senior Counsel recommending adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing on a
proposed franchise for May 21 , 2018 and dispenses with an election on the adoption of
the ordinance as provided by lowa law. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 135-18 Setting a public hearing on an ordinance granting to Black
Hills/lowa Gas Utility Company, L.L.C. D/B/A Black Hills Energy, a Delaware Corporation,
its Successors and Assigns, the Right and Non-Exclusive Franchise to maintain and
operate its existing gas distribution system in the City of Dubuque, lowa, for a period of
25 years, and authorizing the City to collect franchise fees was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 21 , 2018 in the Historic Federal
Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Application was reviewed for the following Board/Commission.
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1 . Electrical Code Board: One, 3-year term through May 21 , 2021 (Expiring term of
Uhlrich). Applicant: Paul Uhlrich, 489 Olympic Heights Rd.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Consolidated Funding Application (Jule Transit): Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to conduct a public hearing on the Consolidated Funding Application
between the City of Dubuque / Jule Transit and the lowa Department of Transportation
and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Larson to receive and file the
document and adopt Resolution No. 136-18 Approval of grant application to the lowa
DOT for Consolidated Funding. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Transit Advisory Board Youth Pass Recommendation: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider approval of the Transit Advisory Board recommendation to
increase the price of the annual youth pass for youth aged 11-18 years from $10 per year
to $15 per year and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 137-18 Establishing the fare for
the annual Fixed-Route Youth Pass. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
3. 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project from Elm Street to Heeb Street: Proof
of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements
Project (Elm to Heeb Streets) and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 138-18 Approval of
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the 17th Street Storm Sewer
Project (Elm to Heeb Streets). Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Dennis and Karen Valley, 2613 Dodge Street, and owners of Growth Industries (ABC
A Better Clean), requested that the City Council consider an amendment to the Code of
Ordinances that would allow a licensed door-to-door solicitor to leave a door hanger
without making direct contact with the homeowner. City Attorney Crenna Brumwell stated
that she is researching the matter and will be in contact with Mr. and Mrs. Valley.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . JFK Road and NW Arterial Right-Turn-Lane Improvements Project Award: City
Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the JFK Road and NW
Arterial Right-Turn-Lane Improvements Project to the low bidder Midwest Concrete, Inc.,
subject to lowa DOT approval of the award. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 139-18 Awarding the Public Improvement Contract
for the Northwest Arterial - JFK Intersection Right-Turn-Lane Improvements lowa DOT
Project No. STP-A-2100 (688)--86-31 . Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
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2. University Avenue and N. Grandview Avenue Roundabout Intersection Improvement
Project Award: City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the
University Avenue and N. Grandview Avenue Roundabout Intersection Improvement
Project to the low bidder Eastern lowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC. Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 140-18 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract for the University Avenue and North Grandview Avenue
Roundabout Intersection Improvement Project lowa DOT Project No. STP-A-2100 (689)-
-86-31 . Seconded by Larson. Responding to questions from the City Council, Assistant
City Engineering explained the process behind the subject IDOT approval, how bid criteria
and strict timeline impacts project costs and how the project schedule will fit into the
school summer dismissal and fall start up. Motion carried 7-0.
3. SW Arterial / English Mill Road Reconstruction Project Acceptance: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the
Southwest Arterial / English Mill Road Reconstruction — Grading, Bridge & Paving Project
as completed by Taylor Construction, Inc. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 141-18 Accepting the Southwest Arterial / English
Mill Road Reconstruction, Grading, Bridge & Paving Project, lowa DOT Project No. HDP-
2100 (657)--7131 and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor.
Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
4. City Council Pre-Approval of Accounts Payable: City Manager recommending that
City payments be first approved by City Council and further recommends exceptions to
that policy consistent with state law. Motion by Del Toro to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 142-18 Approving Pre-Payment of Claims. Seconded by
Larson. Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated
that the change and list of exceptions are a matter of State Code as interpreted by the
State Auditor and may result in a delay in vendor payments adding that the alternate week
check runs will not impact the City's cash position. Motion carried 6-1 with Shaw voting
nay.
5. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Board Membership Appointments:
Correspondence from the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation requesting
appointments of two City Council representatives on its Board of Directors for July 2018
through June 2019. Current representatives are Council Members Brett Shaw and Luis
Del Toro. Following discussion, the City Council concurred on retaining the current
Council representation. Responding to an inquiry by Mayor Buol, City Manager Van
Milligen confirmed the Mayor's representation, and staff representatives City Manager
Van Milligen and the Economic Development Director Maurice Jones.
6. Southwest Arterial April Update Video: Cable TV Division presented a video of the
recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project (April 2018). Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the information. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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Council Member Shaw expanded on Dennis Valley's comments made during Public
Input about amending the door-to-door solicitor ordinance. Mr. Shaw supported a review
of allowing distributing door hangers as a business tool, but also expressed concerns he's
received from citizens over unwanted circulars being left at doors.
Council Member Jones recognized everyday heroes among City employees who keep
the city running 24/7 citing such things as flood water pumping. Mr. Jones also asked for
assistance in identifying the City employee, possibly from Public Works, who assisted a
paper delivery person who was having a medical emergency and who remained on the
scene until Dubuque Fire personal arrived.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 724 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and real estate transfer negotiations pursuant to Chapter 21 .5(1)(c), -Q) Code of lowa.
Seconded by Resnick. Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorney who will consult
with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney
Crenna Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 820 p.m. giving staff
proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 821 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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