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12 19 22 Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF December 19, 2022 Roussell, Cavanagh, Sprank, Wethal, Jones, Farber, Resnick Viewing and Participation Options The public has the option to view and participate in the meeting in City Council Chambers or virtually. The meeting will be aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8 and 117.2), streamed live and archived on the City's website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. The public can provide in -person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. It is strongly recommended that all members of the public who intend to provide in -person or virtual public input contact the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the meeting to provide notice of intent to provide public input. This will help City staff anticipate participation levels at the meeting. Contact the City Clerk at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or 563-589-4100. For in -person input, please reference the instructions on speaking within the Consent Items, Public Hearing, and Public Input sections. Virtual input options during the live meeting include: • Log into GoToMeeting using the login links, phone numbers and access code below. This option includes audio input and written "chat" input. If you are participating via computer, indicate which item you would like to speak to in the Chat function, or note you would like to speak during the appropriate section. If you are participating via phone, indicate which item you would like to speak to when phone lines are unmuted. All phone lines will be unmuted during the Consent Items, Public Hearings, and Public Input periods, and City staff will determine the speaking order of attendees who would like to speak. All comments, whether audio or written, must be accompanied by a name and address. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. • www.CityOfDubuque.org/VirtualMeeting • You can also dial in using your phone. • United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106 United States: +1 (571) 317-3129 Access Code: 337-661-181 Additionally, written public input can be accepted prior to or during the meeting by: • Contacting the City Council directly from the City's webpage at www.cityofdubuque.org/councilcontacts • Through the City Clerk's Office email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org -4OFO CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA [. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Historic Federal Building: 350 W. 6th Street - N�rre O k.'uir Second -Floor Council Chambers. ... Virtual participation options are also available. Please see the information above for options. December 19, 2022 Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and Page 1 on Dubuque's CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at cable channel 8 and digital 117.2 WORK SESSION 5:30 PM - Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan Jill Connors, Economic Development Director; Ryan Peterson, Senior Partner with RDG Planning & Design; and Dave Lyons, Sustainable Innovation Consultant with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation will make a presentation on the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan. REGULAR SESSION 6:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT ITEMS The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration. Minutes and Reports Submitted Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board of 9/15/22; Civil Service Commission of 12/5/22; City Council Proceedings of 11/30/22 and 12/5/22; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of 11/28/22; Housing Commission of 10/25/22; Zoning Advisory Commission of 12/7/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 11/21/22. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits CEI ASO Mediacom Communications Corporation for vehicle damage; Jackson Rahman for vehicle 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: CEI ASO for vehicle damage; Julie Fry for property damage; Jackson Rahman for vehicle damage; Beth W hisler for vehicle damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 4. Approval of City Expenditures City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures. RESOLUTION 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. Intent to Apply for City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution approving the application for City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program. RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program and authorizing the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager to approve the application Page 2 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6. Intent to Apply for Volunteer DBQ 2023 City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution to approve an application for Volunteer DBQ 2023. RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the Volunteer DBQ 2023 and authorizing the Leisure Services Manager and the City Manager to approve the application Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 7. Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project Resubmission of Destination Iowa Outdoor Recreation Fund Grant and Resolution City Manager recommending resubmission of and adoption of a required resolution for a Destination Iowa Outdoor Recreation Fund grant for Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project. RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application resubmission for the Destination Iowa Outdoor Recreation Fund Grant and authorizing the City Manager to approve the application for the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Tree City USAApplication Approval Request City Manager recommending City Council approve an application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA and for the Mayor to sign the application. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 9. Pollinator/Wildlife Friendly Areas on City Property City Manager submitting information related to pollinator and wildlife friendly areas that are located on city property. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 10. Fiscal Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant Funding Agreement City Manager recommending City Council approve the FY23/PY22 Community Development Block Grant Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City. RESOLUTION Authorizing execution of FY23/PY22 Community Development Block Grant Agreement Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. First Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Opening Doors - Maria House City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution to approve the first amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with Opening Doors — Maria House to reflect increased project costs up to $21,580 and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City. RESOLUTION Authorizing the First Amendment to the CDBG Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Opening Doors Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. Plat of Survey of Shagbark Estates Plat 3 Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Shagbark Estates Plat 3. RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Shagbark Estates Plat 3, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Page 3 13. Plat of Survey of Kane Business Park Plat 2 Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Kane Business Park Plat 2. RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Kane Business Park Plat 2, in Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 14. Participation in National League of Cities "City Inclusive Entrepreneurship" Program City Manager submitting information on the National League of Cities' (NLC) "City Inclusive Entrepreneurship" (Cl E) program that the city is participating in this fiscal year. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 15. Greater Dubuque Child Care Analysis Report City Manager providing a copy of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's Greater Dubuque Child Care Analysis report. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 16. English Lane Sanitary and Storm Repair City Manager recommending that the award for the English Lane Sanitary and Storm Repair be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 17. Foothill Court Drain Tile Project 2023 City Manager recommending that the award for the Foothill Court Drain Tile Project 2023 be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 18. Green Alley Retaining Wall — 2406, 2408, 2410 Queen Street Between Queen Street and Windsor Avenue City Manager recommending that the award for the Green Alley Retaining Wall — 2406, 2408, 2410 Queen Street Between Queen Street and Windsor Avenue project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 19. 8th Street Brick Pavers Remediation Project City Manager recommending that the award for the 8th Street Brick Pavers Remediation Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 20. Chavenelle Road - Northwest Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution to approve the change order for the Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project in the amount of $533,782.50. RESOLUTION Approving Water Main Change Order for the Chavenelle Road — NW Arterial to Radford Road Reconstruction Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 21. Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. - Kwik Trip, Inc. Convenience Store/Gas Station at Intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court City Manager recommending City Council approval of an Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. (KTI) for off -site roadway improvements at the intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court related to the proposed Convenience Store/Gas Station site improvements at said intersection. Page 4 RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kwik Trip, Inc. for construction of certain off -site public roadway improvements at the intersection of Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court related to the proposed site improvements at said intersection Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 22. Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Project Notification Letters Correspondence from Jesse Tibodeau, P.E., Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa DOT, informing the City Council of upcoming Bridge Cleaning projects and a PCC Pavement Patching Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 23. Carbon Disclosure Project - 2022 Scorecard City Manager sharing information regarding the City of Dubuque's 2022 Carbon Disclosure Project score. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 24. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Letter about Plant Heights City Manager recommending approval of a letter of recommendation from the Resilient Community Advisory Commission (RCAC) for plant heights. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 25. Signed Contract(s) Administrative Agreement with Iowa Municipalities Workers' Compensation Association; Origin Design Co. for Municipal Services Center, Reception Renovations Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 26. Verified Claim Extending Restrictions On Use Of Property On Kerper Court City Manager recommending City Council approve the Verified Claim which will extend restrictions on use of property on Kerper Court until 2058. RESOLUTION Approving a verified claim pursuant to Iowa Code Section 614.24 to renew use restrictions Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 27. Kwik Trip, Inc. Clarification of Use Restrictions at Lot 2 of Kerper Industrial Park No. 2 City Manager recommending City Council approve the Clarification of Use Restrictions for Real Estate at Lot 2 of Kerper Industrial Park No. 2. RESOLUTION Approving the Clarification of Use Restrictions at Lot 2 of Kerper Industrial Park No. 2 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 28. City Focus Magazine - Fall/Winter 2022 Issue City Manager providing a copy of the Fall/Winter 2022 issue of the City Focus magazine, which focuses on infrastructure. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 29. Proposed Amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County City Manager recommending City Council approve an amendment to the existing Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement in place between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 30. Adoption of Supplement Number 2022 S-8 Part Two to the City of Dubuque Code of Page 5 Ordinances City Clerk recommending City Council approval of the resolution adopting Supplement No. 2022 S-8 Part Two as part of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances. RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 2022 S-8 Part Two to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 31. Certified List - Police Officer Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Police Officer. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 32. Liquor License Renewals City Manager recommending City Council approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and McCoy Group, Inc. for the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for January 3, 2023, on a proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and McCoy Group, Inc. for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations pursuant to the Development Agreement. RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and McCoy Group, Inc., including the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations to McCoy Group, Inc., and providing for the publication of notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for January 3, 2023 2. Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Twin Valley Urban Renewal Area City Manager recommending City Council adopt a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Twin Valley Urban Renewal Area ("Area") is both necessary and appropriate; and sets a public hearing on the proposed amendment for February 6, 2023. RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an Urban Renewal Plan for the Twin Valley Urban Renewal Area, setting a date for the public hearing and directing the consultation process on the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said district Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for February 6, 2023 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS Residents are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is being considered. 1. Rezoning Rosedale Avenue/Saint Ambrose Street Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of a request from Tom Kelzer, River Run Realty Dubuque, to rezone property located at Rosedale Avenue/Saint Ambrose Street from R-1 Single -Family Residential to OR Office Residential zoning district, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described parcels of land located along Clarke St. Ambrose and Rosedale Streets within the City of Dubuque from R-1 Single Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A 2. Amending the Dubuque Industrial Center Planned Unit Development Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Todd Geisler, Geisler Brothers Realty, LLC, to amend the Dubuque Industrial Center Planned Unit Development, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending Title 16, the Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adopting a revised Planned Unit Development Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Phases I and I I located at the southwest corner of Highway 32 (Northwest Arterial) and Chavenelle Road and by recinding Ordinance 22-07 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A 3. Recommendation for Approval of an Amended Lease with the Dubuque Racing Association Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of an amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Dubuque Racing Association, and City Attorney and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque Racing Association, LTD Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 4. Public Hearing and Approval of Plaza Drive Urban Revitalization Plan Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approval of the Plaza Drive Urban Revitalization Plan and district designation, and City Manager recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitalization Areas, by adopting a new Section 9 Plaza Drive, establishing the Plaza Drive Urban Revitalization Area, and establishing requirements for qualifying property owners Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A PUBLIC INPUT At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Residents are asked to approach the podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public Page 7 Input which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda. ACTION ITEMS These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not allowed except as authorized by the Mayor. Five Flags Improvement Project City Manager recommending City Council adoption of the resolution to implement an approximately $24 million Five Flags improvement project that is to be funded by Downtown Urban Renewal debt budgeted through the city capital improvement budget process. RESOLUTION Authorizing initiation of Five Flags Improvement Project through the capital improvement budget process Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 2. Dubuque's Cultural & Entertainment District Presentation City Manager sharing information on Dubuque's Cultural and Entertainment District, its history, benefits, and the future. Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni Petersen -Brant; Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont; Jon Berg, Arts in Community Development Program Manager at the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs; and Danielle Jacobs, Executive Director at Dubuque Main Street, will make a presentation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation 3. City of Dubuque Programs that Support Historic Preservation Efforts City Manager providing information to City Council on the decades of support a variety of City department programs have provided to ensure the preservation of our downtown's historic building stock. Economic Development Director Jill Connors, Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont, and Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger will make a presentation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation 4. Smart Parking Mobility Update and Commuter Shuttle Update City Manager sharing an update to the Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan and Implementation Project and a Commuter Shuttle update to inform City Council of the addition of the route and potential opportunity for ridership. Director of Transportation Services Ryan Knuckey will make a presentation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation 5. Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Award Acceptance City Manager recommending City Council approve the resolution and accept the Local Housing Trust Fund Grant Award of $229,974 for Fiscal Year 2023 and authorize the City Manager or the City Manager's Designee to execute documents and ensure proper spending and regulations are met for support of homeownership and rehabilitation activities in the Washington Neighborhood. RESOLUTION Accepting Local Housing Trust Fund Allocation from Iowa Finance Authority for Fiscal Year 2023 Page 8 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6. Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) Agreements Solar Renewable Energy Credit (SREC) Agreements with Chris Berntgen, Rebecca Hoist, Bob McCurdy, Thomas Unsen, and Joan Wehrspann. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 7. Code of Ordinance Amendments on Appointments to the Board of Library Trustees and Civil Service Commission City Clerk recommending approval of two ordinances amending the appointment procedure for the Board of Library Trustees and Civil Service Commission. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 7 Board of Library Trustees, Section 2-7-5 Membership ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 2 Civil Service Commission, Section 2-2-5 Membership Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A 8. Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Railroad Sanitary Interceptor Crossing Project (part of Phase IV of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project) City Manager recommending City Council adopt a resolution awarding the contract for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Railroad Sanitary Interceptor Crossing Project (part of Phase IV of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project) to Engineering & Construction Innovations, Inc in the low bid amount of $3,265,620.00. RESOLUTION Awarding the Public Improvement Contract for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Railroad Sanitary Interceptor Crossing Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. Temporary Staff Wage Increase Recommendations - Leisure Services City Manager transmitting information on wage increases for temporary staff positions within the Leisure Services Department that have not been adjusted. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 10. Fire Department Reorganization/Memorandum of Understanding City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubuque Association of Professional Fire Fighters, Local #353 and an organizational structure realignment related to the city ambulance service. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 11. Coordinated Entry & Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa (CSEI) Street Outreach City Manager providing an update on city staff's work on the issue of unhoused in Dubuque. Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger will make a presentation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation 12. Work Session Request: Black Heritage Survey City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 5:30 pm to provide an update on the Black Heritage Survey. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council 13. Work Session Request: Federal and State Grant Update City Manager recommending City Council schedule a work session on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. for a presentation and update on Federal and State Grants for the City of Page 9 Dubuque. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council 14. Work Session Request: Travel Dubuque Annual Presentation Keith Rahe, President and CEO of Travel Dubuque, requesting the City Council schedule a work session for Monday, February 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for Travel Dubuque's annual presentation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council 15. Public Works Snow Plow Operator Training Video Media Services will display a video of the Public Works Department's Snow Plow Operator trainings. The video can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/IgEU7-Vsmbw Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video 16. Dubuque Ice Arena Improvements Project Video Media Services will display a video on the recent improvements completed at the Dubuque Ice Arena. The video can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/OiwZRAhoRyE Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS CLOSED SESSION Purchase or Sale of Real Estate — Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa ADJOURNMENT The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.cityofdubuque.org or at the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours. This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting. Written comments regarding the above items may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before or at said time of meeting. Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk Page 10