10 21 19 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on October 18, 2019 in
the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Dei Toro, Jees, Renick, Rios, SI1`aw; City
,,Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney.,Brumwell
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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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20-26, 2019)
Was accepted by City of Du, uquw, Resiliency Coordin for Sharon Gaul.
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2. Lights on After School Day(Octo e�2019)
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Accepted by Beth McGorry, Outreach Coordinator, St. Mark Youth Enrichment! ----
3. Extra Mile Day (November 1, 2019)
Accepted by AmeriCorps/VISTA Program Director Heather Slatterly.
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 9/27; Arts and Cultural Affairs Master
Plan Task Force of 9/24; City Council Proceedings of 10/7; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 9/18; Library Board of Trustees of 8/22; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 10/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 9/26
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Roxanne Ties Brenner for property damage, Matthew and Amanda Saylor for property
damage, Sheri Scheffert for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
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: Roxanne Ties
Brenner for property damage, Matthew and Amanda Saylor for property damage, Sheri
Scheffert for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 368-19 Authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to make certain
payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ity Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque 2020 State Legislative
Priorities to be presented to legislators at the annual Legislative Dinner.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. 2019 City Council Goals and Priorities
City Manager providing a copy of the 2019 City Council Goals and Priorities public
information brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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7. City Manager Letter to State Legislators - State of Iowa Needs to be an
Equitable State of Choice
City Manager submitting a copy of his letter to State legislators on how the State of Iowa
needs to be an equitable state of choice.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Sustainable Dubuque Grant Recommendations
City Manager recommending approval of the Resilient Community Advisory
Commission's recommendation for funding of nine projects from the Sustainable
Dubuque Community Grant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Metx, LLC Amendment to Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to Development Agreement
with Metx, LLC that provides for the purchase price due at closing will be paid from the
TIF funds received.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. East Central Development Corporation Assignment of Agreements to
Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa
City Manager recommending approval of the Assignment of Purchases of Services and
Agreement for services between East Central Development Corporation and
Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa and authorizes the Mayor to execute the new
Purchase of Services Agreement and the Continuum of Care agreement with
Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION 369-19 Approving the Assignment of a Purchase of Services Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and East Central Development Corporation from East
Central Development Corporation to Community Solutions Eastern Iowa
RESOLUTION 370-19 Approving an Agreement for services between the City of
Dubuque and East Central Development Corporation from East Central Development
Corporation to Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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11. Finance Department Staffing Change Request
City Manager recommending approval to eliminate the Budget Manager position, add
an additional full-time Budget/Financial Analyst position, and add a part-time Accountant
position.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Accepting the Chavenelle Road Storm Sewer Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction
contract for the Storm Sewer Construction Chavenelle Road — First Supply 2019
Project, as completed by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC.
RESOLUTION 371-19 Accepting the Storm Sewer Construction Chavenelle Road - First
Supply 2019 Project and authorizing the final payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Accepting the Usha Park Parking Lot Expansion Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Usha Park
Parking Lot Expansion Project, as completed by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete,
LLC.
RESOLUTION 372-19 Accepting the Usha Park Parking Lot Expansion Project and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Accepting the Dubuque Montessori Parking Lot Asphalt Paving Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Dubuque
Montessori Parking Lot Asphalt Paving Project, as completed by River City Paving.
RESOLUTION 373-19 Accepting the Dubuque Montessori Parking Lot Asphalt Paving
Project and Authorizing the payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Approving Plat of Survey for Ahmed Place (1597-1599 Washington Street)
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 &
Lot 2 of Ahmed Place (1597-1599 Washington Street) subject to waiving the lot area for
Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Ahmed Place.
RESOLUTION 374-19 Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Ahmed Place in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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16. Platting of City Property on Chavenelle Road - McFadden Farm Place
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1-2 and 2-2 of
McFadden Farm Place on Chavenelle Road as part of a development agreement
between the City, Unison Solutions, BAS Development and Walter Development.
RESOLUTION 375-19 Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1-2 and Lot 2-2 of McFadden
Farm Place in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Platting of City Property on Chavenelle Rd - McFadden Farm Place No. 4
City Manage recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 and 2 of McFadden
Farm Place No. 4 and the Plat of Survey for Lot 1-2 and 2-2 of McFadden Farm Place
No. 4 in the City of Dubuque as part of a development agreement between the City and
Walter Development LLC.
RESOLUTION 376A-19 Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and 2 of McFadden Farm
Place No. 4 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
RESOLUTION 376B-19 Approving Plat of Survey of Loat 1-2 and Lot 2-2 of McFadden
Farm Place No. 4 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
18. Iowa Department of Transportation Title VI Documents
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute the Title VI/Non-
Discrimination Assurances document required by the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, Iowa Mitigation Board, 3rd
Amendment to Funding Agreement
City Manager recommending approval an amendment to the funding agreement with
the State Flood Mitigation Board in order to utilize state sale tax increment funding for
the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
RESOLUTION 377-19 Authorizing an Amendment to the Funding Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and the State of Iowa Flood Mitigation Board for the City's use of
Sales Tax Increment funding for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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20. Contracted Service Agreement with the Four Mounds HEART Program for
Fiscal Year 2020
City Manager recommending approval of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Grant Agreement with Four Mounds HEART Program for Fiscal Year 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Contracted Service Agreement with the Washington Tool Library for Fiscal
Year 2020
City Manager recommending approval of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Agreement with the Washington Tool Library for Fiscal Year 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Contracted Service Agreement with Hills & Dales Senior Lifetime Center for
Fiscal Year 2020
City Manager recommending approval of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Agreement with Hills and Dales for the Senior Center Lifetime Program for
Fiscal Year 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Abstract of Votes
City Clerk transmitting the Abstract of Votes for the October 8, 2019 Primary Election as
certified by the Dubuque County Auditor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ee Branch Healthy Homes Administrative Plan Amendment to Require
cceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers
City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to the Bee Branch Healthy
Homes Administrative Plan to require rental property owners that participate in the
program to accept Housing Choice Vouchers from qualified prospective tenants for the
duration of their forgivable loan agreement with the City of Dubuque.lt is further
recommended that staff be directed to submit the amendment to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for adoption and approval of the changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Lead Grant Administrative Plan Amendment to Require Acceptance of
Housing Choice Vouchers
City Manager recommending approval to amend the Lead & Healthy Homes Work Plan
to require rental property owners that participate in the program to accept Housing
Choice Vouchers from qualified prospective tenants for the duration of their forgivable
loan agreement with the City of Dubuque.lt is further recommended that the amendment
be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for
adoption and approval of the changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
26. Code of Ordinances — Adoption of Supplement No. 33
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 33 to the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION 378-19 Adopting Supplement No. 33 to the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
27. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 379-19 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment No. 2 November 4, 2019
City Manager recommending that the second Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Amendment be
set for public hearing for November 4, 2019.
RESOLUTION 380-19 Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to
the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
November 4, 2019
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
1. Human Rights Commission
One, 3 -Year term through January 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Templeton). Applicants:
1. Dan Chatfield, 2780 Pennsylvania Ave.;
2. Michael J. Durnin, 3560 Pennsylvania Ave.;
3. Kathy McCarthy, 3491 Waller St.
2. Transit Advisory Board
One, 3 -Year term through July 30, 2022 (Vacant term of Lohrmann). Applicant:
1. Luanna Gerdemann, 4929 Little Valley Dr.
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One, 3 -Year term through July 30, 2022 (Vacant term of Lohrmann). Applicant:
1. Luanna Gerdemann, 4929 Little Valley Dr.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone 757 W. 8th Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Steve
Knepper to rezone property located at 757 W. 8th Street from R -2A Alternate Two -
Family Residential Zoning District to R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential
Zoning District, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 48-19 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
757 W. 8th Street from R -2A Alternate Two -Family Residential District To R-3 Moderate
Density Multi -Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Multicultural Family Center Expansion and Renovation Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Multicultural Family Center
Expansion and Renovation Project, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 381-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Multicultural Family Center Expansion and Renovation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
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1. Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019 State of Iowa Revolving Loan
Fund — Sponsored Project Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to amend the
Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019 State
Revolving Fund Loan in order to provide for funding of the Eagle Point Park
Environmental Restoration sponsorship project.
RESOLUTION 382-19 Amending the original Resolution, approved on February 18,
2019, said Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Loan and Disbursement Agreement
with the Iowa Finance Authority and authorizing and providing for the issuance of Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2019, in order to provide for the funding of a
Sponsored Project under the terms of a new Series 2019 Note to be issued in the
principal amount of $2,652,630.89, which includes approval of a Supplemental Tax
Exemption Certificate
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2. Request for Work Session on Project H.O.P.E.
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session on the
Project Hope Quarterly Update for December 2, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
Consent Items: Pages 1-5
D. Buol, Mayor