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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2020 in
the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buoi; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Re nick, Roussel!, thaw,
S r r k• City Manager Van M�i 'igen, City Attorney/Brumwell
Absent:
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.
CLOSED SESSION
1. 5:30 PM - Review of Security Procedures
Police Department staff will review security procedures with City Council Members
Pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1)(k) Confidential Records, and City of Dubuque
Resolution No. 337-10.
Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on
the issue to bye discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Crenna Brumwell.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SWEARING IN
1. Swearing -In of Council Members -Elect and Mayor Pro Tem
yor Buol will swear -in:
C,,o,uncil Member -Elect Laura Roussell (Ward 2);
,C 'unci) Member -Elect Brad Cavanagh (Ward 4);
�,,,Council Member -Elect David Resnick (At -Large); and
ayor Pro Tem Ric Jones.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Human Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2020) was accepted
by Toni B-ckes on behalf of Tri-State Coalition gainst Huma Trafficking
r'el V1044, Olt 11/10di
2. 100th Anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1920
— 2020) was accepted by Tamara Prenosil behalf of the League of Women Voters.
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 12/16/19; Civil Service Commission of 12/19/19; Housing
Commission of 11/26/19, 12/17/19; Library Board of Trustees of 11/21/19 and Council
Update No. 193 of 12/19/19; Transit Advisory Board of 11/14/19; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 12/19/19; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/2/19;
Proof of publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending
11/30/19.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Sara Burke for property damage; John Herrig for property damage; Carol Klinkhammer
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: Sara Burke for
property damage, John Herrig for property damage, and Carol Klinkhammer 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 1- Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/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)
5. January -February 2020 City News Public Information Brochure
City Manager providing a copy of City News, the City of Dubuque Official Newsletter for
January /February 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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6. December 2019 Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News
City Manager providing a copy of the December 2019 City of Dubuque Bee Branch
Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News Public Information Brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. 2019 Municipal Equality Index for City of Dubuque
City Manager transmitting information on the City of Dubuque's final score on the
Human Rights Campaign's 2019 Municipal Equality Index (MEI).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Successful Business Strategies for Codigestion at Water and Resource
Recovery Facilities
City Manager providing a copy of an article on Successful Business Strategies for
Codigestion at Water and Resource Recovery facilities as published by BioCycle
November/December 2019 that references the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified List for the positions of Mechanic,
Public Safety Dispatcher and Police Captain.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
10. Vacant and Abandoned Buildings and Problem Property Assessments
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the City to certify
problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real
property liens for collection of such charges.
RESOLUTION 2- Authorizing the City to collect Delinquent Problem Property
Charges in accordance with 14-1J1 International Property Maintenance Code Section
106.5 and/or Section 109.5 Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
(9gested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. ,Proposed Amendment to License Agreement between City of Dubuque and
IDIA Corporation and Non -Disclosure Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the existing License
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the NVIDIA Corporation to allow the
sharing of certain traffic information for a joint research project and approval of a Non -
Disclosure Agreement between the parties.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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(Proposed License Agreement between City of Dubuque and Latent Logic
ity Manager recommending approval of a License Agreement to allow the sharing of
certain traffic information for a joint research project with Latent Logic.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Project Parcel 1 Widmeier Holdings, LLC Right -of -Way Plat and Dedication -
Pennsylvania Ave. and Radford Rd. Intersection Improvements
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat and acceptance of the
dedication of a lot for right-of-way purposes at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue
and Radford Road as part of a future Pennsylvania Avenue and Radford Road
Intersection Improvements Project.
RESOLUTION 3- Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 2-1-A of Northrange
Subdivision No. 1 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Project Parcel 2 Widmeier Investments, LLC Right -of -Way Plat and Dedication
- Pennsylvania Ave. and Radford Rd. Intersection Improvements
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat of and acceptance of the
dedication of a lot for right-of-way purposes at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue
and Radford Road as part of a future Pennsylvania Avenue and Radford Road
Intersection Improvements Project.
RESOLUTION 4- Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 2-1-1-1-A, Block 1,
Northrange Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Project Parcel 3 Widmeier Holdings, LLC Right of Way Plat and Dedication -
Pennsylvania Ave. and Radford Rd. Intersection Improvements
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat and acceptance of the
dedication of a lot for right-of-way purposes at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue
and Radford Road as part of a future Pennsylvania Avenue and Radford Road
Intersection Improvements Project.
RESOLUTION 5- Approving the Acquisition Plat of lot 1-2-1-1-A, Block 2, Northrange
Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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16. North Cascade Road Reconstruction Property Right -of -Way Plat and
Dedication - Howard and Sandra Arensdorf
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat for Lot 2-1-B of the
Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 89 North, Range 2
East of the 5th Principal Meridian for property purchased from Howard and Sandra
Arensdorf for additional right of way for the North Cascade Road Reconstruction
Project, from the bridge over Catfish Creek to Edval Lane.
RESOLUTION 6- _ Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 2-1-B of the Southeast
Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of
the 5th Principal Meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. North Cascade Road Reconstruction Right -of -Way Plat and Dedication —
Jeffrey Arensdorf and Howard and Sandra Arensdorf Property
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat for property purchased
from Jeffrey Arensdorf and Howard and Sandra Arensdorf for additional right-of-way for
the North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project, from the bridge over Catfish Creek to
Edval Lane.
RESOLUTION 7- Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 2-2-A of Ohmert Farm in
Section 3, Township 88 North, Range 2, East of the 5th Principal Meridian, in Dubuque
County Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Water Main and Fiber Cable Utilities over
Arensdorf Property on North Cascade Road
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main and
Fiber Cable Utilities across the Howard and Sandra Arensdorf property as part of the
North Cascade Road Water Main Extension Project.
RESOLUTION 8- Accepting a Grant of Easement for water main and fiber optic cable
utilities through, over and across part of Lot 3-1 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 34,
T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M. in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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19. Acceptance of Bee Branch East Blum Site Foundation & Contaminated Soil
Removal Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the Bee
Branch East Blum Site Foundation and Contaminated Soil Removal Project as
completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating Company.
RESOLUTION 9- Accepting the Bee Branch East Blum Site Foundation and
Contaminated Soil Removal Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount
to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Acceptance Bowling & Beyond Site - Foundation Removal Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the
Bowling & Beyond Site — Foundation Removal Project, as completed by Temperley
Excavating, Inc.
RESOLUTION 10- Accepting the Bowling & Beyond Site - Foundation Removal
Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested. Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. Asphalt Art Initiative Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a grant application submitted to Bloomberg
(Foundation) Philanthropies' Asphalt Art Initiative to fund the 'Sustainability Awareness
Bus Stop Sidewalk Murals' project to be overseen by the Office of Arts and Cultural
Affairs and developed in collaboration with City's Transit Division and Sustainability
Office.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Travel Iowa Tourism Grant Application and Award
City Manager recommending acceptance of a grant award from the Iowa Economic
Development Authority's Travel Iowa Tourism Grant program to support promotion of
the City's Art on the River program in 2020.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Signed Contracts
Snow removal contracts with Dan Arensdorf Construction, Hamel Parking Lot Service,
Skyline Construction, and Steffen's Lawn and Snow Service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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24. Business License Refund
Request from Knicker's Saloon, 2186 Central Avenue, for a refund of Liquor License
No. LC0015483 due to the business being sold.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 11- 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. Roshek Building Revocable License and Grant of Easements
2. North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project
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1. Roshek Building Revocable License and Grant of Easements
City Attorney recommending adoption of the attached resolution setting a public hearing
on the Roshek Building Revocable License and Grant of Easements on January 21,
2020.
RESOLUTION 12- _ Setting a public hearing on the Revocable License and Grant of
Easements by the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Roshek Property, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
January 21, 2020
2. North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the North
Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for January 21, 2020.
RESOLUTION 13- 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
January 21, 2020
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Review of Applications
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
1. Historic Preservation Commission -----
One, 3 -Year term through July 21, 2021 (Vacant term of Cavanagh) Ar
Applicant: Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
Nine Commissioners total; currently 4 males/3 females/2 openings
2. Mediacom Charitable Foundation
One, 1 -Year term through December 31, 2020 (Expiring term of Chavenelle)
Applicant: Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane
3. Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3 -Year term through July 21, 2021 (Vacant, Cross -Representative term of
Roussell)
Applicant: Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave. (Qualifies only if earlier appointed to t e
Historic Preservation Commission)
4. Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Roussell)
Applicant: Brittany Loeffelholz, 1414 N. Algona St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
Seven Commissioners total; currently 2 males/1 female/4 openings
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Chaplain Schmitt Island Veteran's Memorial Site Improvements iF16
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Chaplain Schmitt Island
Veteran's Memorial Site Improvements Project, and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION 14- Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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1. Recommendations Regarding the Future of the Five Flags Civic Center
Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission endorsing scenario 4/hybrid, and
recommending that the City Council move expeditiously to draft a ballot for the next
available voting date on March 3, 2020 for the Five Flags Civic Center Expansion
Project.
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2. Awarding the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project
City Manager recommending award of the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project
contract to the low bidder Utility Service Contractors.
RESOLUTION 15- Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Lower Bee Branch
Creek Security Network Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Request for Work Session, January 13, 2020 on Socrata Open Performance
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for Monday,
January 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for reviewing the Socrata Open
Performance Dashboard.
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Request for Work Session on the Dubuque County Conservation Board Master
Park Plan Draft Presentation
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for January
21, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, regarding the Dubuque County
Conservation Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces Master Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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5. Request for Work Sessions for January 28, 2020
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule three work sessions for
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for:
1. Reviewing the Performance Analysis of Solid Waste Operations and Rate
Review Study completed by Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC.
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President & CEO Rick Dickinson
requesting two Work Sessions for:
2. Workforce Solutions Update; and
3. Reviewing the results of the latest national Site Selection Survey.
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6. Request for Work Sessions for February 10, 2020
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule two work sessions for
February 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on:
1. 2018 Annexation Study Update
2. State of Iowa Nutrient Trading Pilot Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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7. Request for Work Session for March 2, 2020 - Central Avenue Corridor
Streetscape Master Plan Draft
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for March 2,
2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape
Master Plan draft.
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8. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
City Clerk recommending that the City Council review their appointments to various
boards and commissions for any changes in membership for the 2020 Calendar Year
terms.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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9. SW Arterial and US 61/151 Bridge at Dusk Video
Cable TV Division will show a video of the recent opening of the SW Arterial at US
61/151 overpasses at Old Davenport Road, Tamarack Drive, and Elmwood Drive at
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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, January 06, 2020 at 5:30 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