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1 6 20 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular1 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on January 6, 2020 in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Roussell, Shaw, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell Absent: Council Member Resnick 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 5:30 PM 1. Review of Security Procedures: Police Department staff will review security proce- dures with City Council Members. Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 5:33 p.m. pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1)(k) Confidential Records, and City of Dubu- que Resolution No. 337-10. Seconded by Shaw. Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the issue to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Crenna Brumwell. Motion carried 7 -0. Having finished the review, upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 5:56 p.m. Council Member David Resnick joined the meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SWEARINGS-IN 1. Swearing-In of Council Members-Elect and Mayor Pro Tem: Mayor Buol adminis- tered the Oath of Office to Council Member-Elect Laura Roussell, (Ward 2); Council Mem- ber-Elect Brad Cavanagh (Ward 4); Council Member-Elect David Resnick (At-Large); and Mayor Pro Tem Ric Jones. PROCLAMATION(S) 1. Human Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2020) was accepted by Sr. Mira Mosel and Sr. Patricia Conlon on behalf of Tri-State Coalition Against Human Trafficking. 2. 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving women the right to vote, (1920 – 2020) was accepted by Tamara Prenosil, President of the Dubu- que Chapter of the League of Women Voters. 2 CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis- pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Council Member Cavanagh requested that Item Nos. 11 & 12 held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0. 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Sara Burke for property damage; John Herrig for prop- erty damage; Carol Klinkhammer 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 Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As- surance Pool: Sara Burke for property damage, John Herrig for property damage, and Carol Klinkhammer for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. 4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 1-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accord- ance with City procedures was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1-20 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 Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures at- tached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and services provided for City purposes; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 - 18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks 3 in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council approval and such list is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as re- quested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget ap- propriations. Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and dis- bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 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 / Feb- ruary 2020. Upon motion the document was received and filed. 6. December 2019 Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News : City Man- ager providing a copy of the December 2019 City of Dubuque Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News Public Information Brochure. Upon motion the document received and filed. 7. 2019 Municipal Equality Index for City of Dubuque: City Manager transmitting infor- mation on City of Dubuque’s final score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 Municipal Equality Index (MEI). Upon motion the document was received and filed. 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 No- vember/December 2019 that references the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the document was received and filed. 9. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified List for the positions of Mechanic, Public Safety Dispatcher and Police Captain. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record. December 6, 2019 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of Mechanic was administered on November 19, 2019. We hereby certify that the individ- uals listed below have passed this written examination and the vacancy for this position should be filled from this list and that this list is good for one (1) year from above date. Mechanic 4 1. Thomas Wood Jr., 2. Chris Reuter Respectfully submitted, s/Dan White, Chairman Civil Service Commission December 6, 2019 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher was administered on November 7, 2019. We hereby certify that the individuals listed below have passed this written examination and the vacancy for this position should be made from this list and that this list is good for one (1) year from above date. Public Safety Dispatcher 1. Carroll Clark, 2. Peggy Eppler, 3. Abigail Ryan, 4. Mackenzie Beneventi, 5. Katelyn McDade Respectfully submitted, s/Daniel White, Chairperson Civil Service Commission December 19, 2019 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, a promotional examination for the position of Police Captain was administered on December 12, 2019. I hereby certify that the individuals listed below have passed the examination process and any vacancy for this position should be made from this list. This list is good for a period of two years from the above date. Police Captain 1. Joseph Messerich, 2. Brandon Bauer, 3. Brendan Welsh, 4. Martin Steil, 5. Brad Shannon, 6. Jason Pace, 7. Jay Morrissette, 8. Steve Olson, 9. Bruce Deutsch, 10. An- drew Harden Respectfully Submitted, s/Daniel White, Chairperson Civil Service Commission 10. Vacant and Abandoned Buildings and Problem Property Assessments : City Man- ager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the City to certify problem prop- erty charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 2-20 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 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2-20 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROBLEM PROPERTY CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 14-1J1 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY 5 MAINTENANCE CODE SECTION 106.5 AND/OR SECTION 109.5 CODE OF ORDI- NANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered hazardous or unsanitary premises if problem properties are allowed to deteriorate according to 14-1J1; and Whereas, whenever in the judgment of the Housing Officer, a nuisance that is “palpably and indisputably such” exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare of the public, the Housing Officer may order the emergency abatement of such; and Whereas, delinquent problem property charges shall be certified by the City Clerk to the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as general property taxes. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the persons listed on the attached Problem Property Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of problem property charges. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached Problem Property Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of problem prop- erty charges in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that said amounts shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels of property set opposite the names of the owners. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Schedule of Assessments Problem Property Assessments Location; Legal Description; Owner; Parcel ID #; Amount; Category 3702 Pennsylvania; Lot 1-1 of Parcel "A" Hamilton Glenn; Pennsylvania Avenue As- sociates; 3702 Pennsylvania Ave., Dubuque IA 52002; 1028127013; $112.36; Relocation of tenant from 3702 Pennsylvania Ave., Bldg. 0 2134 Central Ave.; L H Lang’s Add. N 65' Lot 11 2134 -2146 Central Ave; Property Investments Group, LLC; 605 Bluff St., Dubuque IA 52001; 1024207008; $1,313.00; Re- location of tenant from 2138 Central Ave. 11. Proposed Amendment to License Agreement between City of Dubuque and NVIDIA Corporation and Non-Disclosure Agreement: City Manager recommending ap- proval 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. Mo- tion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendations for both Item Nos. 11 & 12. Seconded by Resnick. Council Member Cavanagh questioned if the agreement(s) were setting a precedent for sharing data and what the history was behind the documents. City Manager Van Milligen cited previous similar agreements the City has/had with IBM and Watson Research Center. Sustainable Innovations Coordina- tor for Greater Dubuque Development Corporation David Lyons explained how the City 6 will benefit from the data collected and added that, per the agreement, no sharing or use of the data can be done outside of the terms of the agreements without the approval of the City. Motion carried 7-0. 12. Proposed License Agreement between City of Dubuque and Latent Logic : City Manager recommending approval of a License Agreement to allow the sharing of certain traffic information for a joint research project with Latent Logic. Upon motion with Item No. 11, the documents were received, filed and approved. 13. Project Parcel 1 Widmeier Holdings, LLC Right-of-Way Plat and Dedication - Penn- sylvania 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. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 3-20 Approving the Ac- quisition Plat of Lot 2-1-A of Northrange Subdivision No. 1 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 3-20 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 2-1-A OF NORTHRANGE SUBDIVI- SION NO. 1, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Acquisition Plat dated April 3, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineering Department describing Lot 2-1-A of Northrange Subdivision No. 1, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 2-1-A, which Widmeier Holdings, LLC, by said plat have dedicated to the public forever. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the plat dated April 3, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engi- neering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the dedication of Lot 2-1-A of Northrange Subdivision No. 1, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for Right of Way purposes, including streets and utilities, as it appears on said Acquisition Plat, be and the same are hereby accepted. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 14. Project Parcel 2 Widmeier Investments, LLC Right-of-Way Plat and Dedication - Pennsylvania Ave. and Radford Rd. Intersection Improvements : City Manager recom- mending approval of the Acquisition Plat of and acceptance of the dedication of a lot for 7 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 Pro- ject. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 4-20 Ap- proving the Acquisition Plat of Lot 2-1-1-1-A, Block 1, Northrange Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 4-20 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 2-1-1-1-A, BLOCK 1, NORTHRANGE INDUSTRIAL PARK, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Acquisition Plat dated April 3, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineering Department describing Lot 2-1-1-1-A, Block 1, of Northrange Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 2-1-1-1-A, which Widmeier Investments, LLC, by said plat have dedicated to the public forever. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the plat dated April 3, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engi- neering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the dedication of Lot 2-1-1-1-A, Block 1, of Northrange Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for Right of Way purposes, including streets and utilities, as it appears on said Acquisition Plat, be and the same are hereby accepted. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 15. Project Parcel 3 Widmeier Holdings, LLC Right-of-Way Plat and Dedication - Penn- sylvania 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. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 5-20 Approving the Ac- quisition Plat of lot 1-2-1-1-A, Block 2, Northrange Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 5-20 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 1-2-1-1-A, BLOCK 2, NORTHRANGE INDUSTRIAL PARK, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Acquisition Plat dated April 10, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineering 8 Department describing Lot 1-2-1-1-A, Block 2, of Northrange Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 1-2-1-1-A, which Widmeier Holdings, LLC, by said plat have dedicated to the public forever. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the plat dated April 10, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engi- neering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the dedication of Lot 1-2-1-1-A, Block 2, of Northrange Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for Right of Way purposes, including streets and utilities, as it appears on said Acquisition Plat, be and the same are hereby accepted. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat and certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 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 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu- tion No. 6-20 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 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 6-20 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 2-1-B OF THE SOUTHEAST QUAR- TER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 89 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Acquisition Plat dated February 15, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineer- ing Department describing 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; and Whereas, 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 is designated as Project Parcel 1 on said Acquisition Plat dated February 15, 2019 pre- pared by The City of Dubuque Engineering Department; and Whereas, said plat conform to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 2-1-B, which Howard W. and Sandra L. Arensdorf, by said plat, have dedicated to the public forever. 9 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the plat dated February 15, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby author- ized and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the dedication 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, for Right of Way purposes, including streets and utilities, as it appears on said Acquisition Plat, be and the same is hereby accepted. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat and certified copies of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 17. North Cascade Road Reconstruction Right-of-Way Plat and Dedication – Jeffrey Arensdorf and Howard and Sandra Arensdorf Property: City Manager recommending ap- proval 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 Reconstruc- tion Project, from the bridge over Catfish Creek to Edval Lane. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed, and Resolution No. 7-20 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 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 7-20 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLAT OF LOT 2-2-A OF OHMERT FARM IN SEC- TION 3, TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Acquisition Plat dated February 15, 2019 prepared by the City of Dubuque Engineering Department describing 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; and Whereas, 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 is designated as Project Parcel 2 on said Acquisition Plat dated February 15, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engi- neering Department; and Whereas, said plat conform to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto; and Whereas, upon said plat appears Lot 2-2-A, which Jeffrey Arensdorf and Howard W. and Sandra L. Arensdorf, by said plat, have dedicated to the public forever. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the plat dated February 15, 2019 prepared by The City of Dubuque Engineering Department, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby author- ized and directed to execute said plat and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. 10 Section 2. That the dedication 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, for Right of Way purposes, including streets and utilities, as it appears on said Acquisition Plat, be and the same is hereby accepted. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plat and certified copies of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 8-20 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 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 8-20 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR WATER MAIN AND FIBER OPTIC CA- BLE UTILITIES THROUGH, OVER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 3-1 OF SW ¼ OF SE OF SECTION 34, T89N, R2E OF THE 5TH P.M. IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, Sandra L. and Howard W. Arensdorf have executed a Grant of Easement for Water Main and Fiber Optic Cable Utilities through, over and across Part of Lot 3-1 of SW ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M. in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts and consents to the Grant of Easement for Water Main and Fiber Optic Cable Utilities through, over and across Part of Lot 3-1 of SW ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 34, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M. in the City of Dubuque, Iowa as shown on the Grant of Easement for Water Main and Fiber Optic Cable Utilities, from Sandra L. and Howard W. Arensdorf, a copy of which is attached hereto. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution and Grant of Easement for Water Main and Fiber Optic Cable Utilities with the Dubuque County Recorder. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 19. Acceptance of Bee Branch East Blum Site Foundation & Contaminated Soil Re- moval Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement con- tract for the Bee Branch East Blum Site Foundation and Contaminated Soil Removal 11 Project as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating Company. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 9-20 Accepting the Bee Branch East Blum Site Foundation and Contaminated Soil Removal Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 9-20 ACCEPTING THE BEE BRANCH EAST BLUM SITE FOUNDATION & AND CONTAM- INATED SOIL REMOVAL PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the East Blum Site Foundation & Con- taminated Soil Removal Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Tschiggfrie Excavating, Company of Dubuque, Iowa (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and signed a certificate stating that the Project has been com- pleted according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engi- neer recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $58,573.79; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $55,645.10, leaving a balance of 2,928.69; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the Bee Branch Flood Mitigation Maintenance Facility CIP appropriations for the contract amount of $58,573.79 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code. Section 3. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the retainage of $2,928.69 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 12 CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE BEE BRANCH EAST BLUM SITE FOUNDATION & AND CONTAMINATED SOIL REMOVAL PRO- JECT The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has inspected the East Blum Site Foundation & Contamin ated Soil Removal Project, that the Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $58,573.79. Dated this 23rd day of December 2019. s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 23rd day of December 2019. s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 10-20 Accepting the Bowling & Beyond Site - Foundation Removal Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 10-20 ACCEPTING THE BOWLING & BEYOND SITE – FOUNDATION REMOVAL PROJECT ACCEPTANCE AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Bowling & Beyond Site – Founda- tion Removal Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Temperley Ex- cavating, Inc. of East Dubuque, Illinois (Contractor), and the City Engineer has examined the work and signed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $70,000.00; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $66,500.00, leaving a balance of 3,500.00; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Director of Finance and Budget is hereby directed to pay to the Con- tractor from the Riverfront Leasehold Improvement CIP appropriations for the contract amount of $70,000.00 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code. Section 3. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance of the retainage of $3,500.00 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code chapter 26.13. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. 13 Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE BOWLING & BE- YOND SITE – FOUNDATION REMOVAL PROJECT The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has inspected the Bowling & Beyond Site – Foundation Removal Project, that the Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $70,000.00. Dated this 26th day of December 2019. s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 26th day of December 2019. s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 21. Asphalt Art Initiative Grant Application: City Manager recommending approval of a grant application submitted to Bloomberg (Foundation) Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initia- tive to fund the ‘Sustainability Awareness Bus Stop Sidewalk Murals’ project to be over- seen by the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and developed in collaboration with City’s Transit Division and Sustainability Office. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 23. Signed Contracts: Snow removal contracts with Dan Arensdorf Construction, Ha- mel Parking Lot Service, Skyline Construction, and Steffen's Lawn and Snow Service. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 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. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed and approved. 25. 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. 11-20 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. RESOLUTION NO. 11-20 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 LIQ- UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS 14 Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documentation: Renewals Big 10 Mart 2100 J.F. Kennedy Rd. Class E Liquor, Class B Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday) Brazen Open Kitchen Bar 955 Washington St. Suite #101 Class C Liquor, Class B Wine Catering) (Outdoor) (Sunday) Dubuque Golf & Country Club 1800 Randall Pl. Class C Liquor, Class B Wine Outdoor) (Sunday) Hy-Vee #2 2395 NW Arterial Class E Liquor, Class C Beer, Class B Wine (Sunday) Hy-Vee C-Store #1 3270 Dodge St. Class C Beer, Class B Wine Sunday) Magoo's Pizza 1875 University Ave. Special Class C Liquor (Out- door) (Sunday) Sam's Club #4973 4400 Asbury Rd. Class E Liquor, Class C Beer, Class B Wine (Sunday) United Automobile Work- ers, Local #94 3450 Central Ave. Class B Beer, Class B Native Wine (Sunday) New BustinAxe 576 Central Ave. Special Class C Liquor (Sunday) Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Shaw 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. Roshek Building Revocable License and Grant of Easements: City Attorney recom- mending adoption of the attached resolution setting a public hearing on the Roshek Build- ing Revocable License and Grant of Easements on January 21, 2020. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 12-20 Setting a public hearing on the Revocable License and Grant of Easements by the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Roshek 15 Property, LLC was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on January 21, 2020 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 12-20 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REVOCABLE LICENSE AND GRANT OF EASEMENTS BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA TO ROSHEK PROPERTY, LLC Whereas, the Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Roshek Property, LLC, Cottingham & Butler, Inc., and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. requires that the City deliver to the Roshek Property, LLC appropriate documents authorizing certain encroachments in the public right of way on and adjacent to the Roshek Building; and Whereas, the Revocable License and the Grant of Easements attached hereto identify the encroachments; and Whereas, the City Council has determined that approving the Revocable License and Grant of Easements is in the best interests of the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 403.9 of a public hearing on the City's intent to approve the Revocable License and Grant of Easements with Roshek Property, LLC, to be held on the 21st day of January, 2020, at 6:00 o'clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St., Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The City Council will meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking action on the matter of approving the Revocable License and Grant of Easements with Roshek Property, LLC. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publica- tion to be not less than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of said obligations. Section 4. The notice of the public hearing and the proposed action to approve the Revocable License and Grant of Easements with Roshek Property, LLC shall be in sub- stantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January, 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 2. North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project: City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the North Cascade Road Wa- ter Main Extension – Creek Crossing Project, and further recommends that a public hear- ing be set for January 21, 2020. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 13-20 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 January 21, 2020 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 13-20 16 NORTH CASCADE ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION CREEK CROSSING PROJECT PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPEC- IFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project in the estimated amount $432,700.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 21st day of January 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubu- que, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. Section 3. The North Cascade Road Water Main Extension - Creek Crossing Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. Section 4. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circu- lation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 28th day of January 2020. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd day of February 2020, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of January 202. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applications were reviewed for the following Boards/Commissions. Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve. 1. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 21, 2021 (Vacant term of Cavanagh). Applicant: Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave. Council Member Jones made note of correspondence received from Mr. Reber in favor of his appointment to this commission and the Resilient Community Commission. 2. Mediacom Charitable Foundation: One, 1-Year term through December 31, 2020 Expiring term of Chavenelle). Applicant: Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane. Council 17 Member Jones made note of correspondence received from Ms. Chavenelle in favor of her appointment. 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. 4. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Roussell). Applicant: Brittany Loeffelholz, 1414 N. Algona St. Ms. Loeffelholz spoke in support of her appointment and provided a brief biography. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Chaplain Schmitt Island Veteran's Memorial Site Improvements: 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 Improve- ments Project, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt resolution No. 14-20 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Project. Seconded by Shaw. Responding to concerns from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the he did not anticipate bids to come in over estimate with the Chap- lain Schmitt Island Committee having narrowed down the designs and included alternate designs. He reminded Council that they could again have the choice to approve rejection of the bids if they came in over estimate. Motion carried 7 -0. RESOLUTION NO. 14-20 APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI- MATED COST FOR THE CHAPLAIN SCHMITT VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PROJECT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Chap- lain Schmitt Veteran’s Memorial Project, in the estimated amount $2,404,000.00, are hereby approved. Passed, adopted and approved this this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk PUBLIC INPUT John Pregler, 1525 Pego Ct., expressed his opinion regarding replacing the Five Flags Center by agreeing that something needs to be done with the facility but adding that he was against the scenario recommended by the Five Flags Civic Center Commission . Mr. Pregler had concerns with what he saw as a potential negative tax impact on low- and fixed-income residents as a result of a bond issuance for funding the project. Raymond Harrington, 2535 Central Avenue, referring to Public Hearing No. 1, ques- tioned why there were no veterans on the Champlain Schmidt Island Veterans Memorial Site Committee. Jim Wagner, 2425 Division Street, and Director of the Veterans’ Freedom Center, asked about what changes had been made to the project referring to Public Hearing No. 18 1. City Manager Van Milligen stated that only changes to some design elements were made and that the plan to move the Vietnam Veterans Memorial did not change. He added that he’d be happy to meet with Mr. Wagner and his representatives to review plans. ACTION ITEMS 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. Restated motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, concur with the recommendation for the Sce- nario 4 Hybrid, and refer to the City Attorney for preparation of the ballot language to include the bond amount for Council approval and in anticipation of a September 8, 2020 referendum date. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 6-1 with Shaw voting nay. Council discussion included that from Council members who did and didn’t support the scenario recommendation; concerns that a March 3, 2020 referendum date is too short of a timeline for discussion and distribution information to the public about the project and the referendum; concerns with why demolition and alternate locations were not provided as scenarios in the proposal; resident income challenges related to the bond issuance; and the accomplishments of the current facility given its aging capacity. City Attorney Brumwell responded to questions related to the required ballot language and submission deadlines. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware and Five Flags Civic Center Commis- sion Chairperson Nicholas Huff stated that the FCC Commission was unanimous in their recommendation of the Scenario 4 Hybrid and that a September 2020 referendum was acceptable if the March date was not feasible. 2. Awarding the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project : City Manager recom- mending award of the Lower Bee Branch Security Network Project contract to the low bidder Utility Service Contractors. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 15-20 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Security Network Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 15-20 AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE LOWER BEE BRANCH CREEK SECURITY NETWORK PROJECT Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Security Network Project (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 422-19 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque website and in a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation on the 22nd day of November 2019; and Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 19th day of December 2019 and it has been determined that Utility Services Contractors of Hiawatha, Iowa with a bid in the amount of $259,414.00, is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: 19 That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Utility Service Contractors, and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project. Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of January 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 3. Request for Work Session, January 13, 2020 on Socrata Open Performance : City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for Mon day, Jan- uary 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for reviewing the Socrata Open Perfor- mance Dashboard. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Roussell. Jones, Resnick and Buol cannot at- tend but will view the video afterward. Motion carried 7-0. 4. 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. Motion by Shaw to receive and file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick. Mayor Buol stated that he would not be able to attend and would view the video afterward. Motion carried 6-0 with Jones having momen- tarily stepped from the Chambers. 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 re- questing two Work Sessions for 2) Workforce Solutions Update; and 3) Reviewing the results of the latest national Site Selection Survey. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Shaw. Council Member Cavanagh cannot attend but will view the video afterward. Motion carried 7-0. 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, and 2) State of Iowa Nutrient Trading Pilot Project. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Cavanagh. No schedule conflicts were ex- pressed. Motion carried 7-0. 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. Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu- ments and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Roussell. No schedule conflicts were expressed. Motion carried 7-0. 20 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. Fol- lowing discussion, Council Member Roussell with replace Council Member Shaw on the Operation New View Board. Council Member Shaw expressed interest in being a repre- sentative on the Dubuque Area Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency Board. Council Member Resnick stated that he would consider that for 2021. All other appointments stand as submitted. 9. SW Arterial and US 61/151 Bridge at Dusk Video: Cable TV Division showed a video of the recent opening of the SW Arterial / US 61/151 overpasses at Old Davenport Road, Tamarack Drive, and Elmwood Drive at dusk. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the information. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Roussell expressed her appreciation to the Dubuque Chapter of the League of Women Voters for their proclamation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution given women the right to vote coinciding with her first night as a council person. There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned. s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk