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12 18 23 Agenda - Special and RegularROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF December 18, 2023 Wethal, Sprank, Cavanagh, Farber, Resnick, Roussell, Jones 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 ww.cityofdubuque.org/media, and streamed live on the City's Facebook page at irvv.iott;uvvK.com/cityofdubuque. The public can provide in -person, audio, and written input during sections of the agenda where public input is accepted. 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 during the appropriate section. All comments, whether audio or written, must be accompanied by a name and address. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. • iww.tityuruuouque.org/virivaiivieeting • You can also dial in using your phone. • United States (Toll Free): i 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 rww.cityofdubuque.org/councilcontact:. • Through the City Clerk's Office email at ctycierKLcityorauauque.or(. DO& CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA [.CITY COUNCIL MEETING /ocHistoric Federal Building: 350 W. 6th Street - p Second -Floor Council Chambers. Virtual participation options are also available. Please see the information above for options. December 18, 2023 Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www.cityofdubuque.org/media and on Dubuque's CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at cable channel 8 and digital 117.2 WORK SESSION 5:30 PM - Waste Minimization Annual Report Presentation Public Works Department Staff will present an annual report update on waste minimization efforts utilizing Fiscal Year 2022 as a benchmark. REGULAR SESSION Page 1 6:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION(S) Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa Awards for City Projects A presentation will be made on the awards the City received at the Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa (APAI) Annual Convention. 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 Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of October 24, 2023; City Council Proceedings of December 4, 2023; Community Development Advisory Commission of November 29, 2023; Zoning Advisory Commission of December 6, 2023; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of November 6, 2023 and November 20, 2023. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Ryan Berger for vehicle damage; Shelly Francois for vehicle damage; Elizabeth Neuhaus 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: Elizabeth Neuhaus 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 Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/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. 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities City Manager recommending adoption of the 2024 Federal Legislative Priorities. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 6. Kennedy Mall, Inc. 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval - Parcel No. 1028276901 Senior Counsel recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023 property tax appeal filed by Kennedy Mall, Inc. for their property located at Parcel No. 1028276901 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7. Kennedy Mall, Inc. 2023 Property Tax Appeal Stipulation of Settlement Approval - Parcel No. 1028276002 Page 2 Senior Counsel recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a 2023 property tax appeal filed by Kennedy Mall, Inc. for their property located at Parcel No. 1028276002. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 8. Temporary Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to Operate an Electric Transmission System in the City of Dubuque Senior Counsel recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the temporary Agreement authorizing ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque until the franchise agreement takes effect but no later than March 31, 2024. RESOLUTION Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque and ITC Midwest, LLC to operate an electric transmission system in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. Tree City USAApplication Approval Request City Manager recommending City Council approval for the Mayor to sign the attached Tree City USA designation application. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 10. 2023 Pavement Marking Project: Acceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract - Project Code: 5521000013 City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached resolution to accept the improvements and to authorize the payment of the contract amount of $229,562.55 to Ostrom Painting and Sandblasting, Inc for the 2023 Pavement Marking Project. RESOLUTION Accepting the 2023 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Reservation of Easements by the City of Dubuque, Iowa: Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project - (CIP#7102754) City Manager recommending City Council adopt the resolution approving the reservation of two sanitary sewer utility easements across City owned property in the Dubuque Technology Park and in the Twin Ridge Subdivision as part of the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project. RESOLUTION Approving the Reservation of Easements by the City of Dubuque, Iowa in connection with the Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. Request to Distribute Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to hire a Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Systems Design Consultant & Architectural Design Consultant and Create an RFQ Review Committee City Manager recommending City Council approval to distribute two Request for Qualifications (RFQ) documents to hire a consultant to provide Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) design services, to hire a consultant to provide architecture design services, to create an RFQ review committee, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final agreement with the recommended consultants. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 13. Final Plat of Links Glen Place No. 2 Zoning Advisory Commission recommending City Council approval of the Final Plat of Links Glen Place No. 2 RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Survey of Links Glen Place No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, I owa Page 3 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 14. Problem Property Assessment City Manager recommending City Council adopt the attached 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 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. College Student Brochures City Manager providing copies of brochures for area college students that detail free Jule bus rides and area events. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 16. City of Dubuque Aerial Photography Project City Manager recommending City Council approval to move forward with the Aerial Photography Project and to negotiate and execute a contract with GRW, for aerial orthophotography services for the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 17. Approval for Organizational Culture Change Consulting Services Contract Amendment City Manager recommending City Council approval to issue an amendment to the contract with ViDL Solutions in the amount of $100,000 to extend agreed -upon work to include the City's leadership team. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 18. Purchase of One 35 ft. Gillig Electric Bus City Manager recommending City Council approval to replace a 2002 Gillig 35 ft heavy duty diesel - powered bus, past its useful life per FTA guidelines, with an 35 ft Gillig electric bus. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 19. Signed Contract(s) MSA Professional Services, Inc for the Creek Crossing Restoration; Origin Design Co. for the Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop; Top Grade Excavating, Inc. for the Old Highway Road Water Main Connection Loop; Tschiggfrie Excavating for the Burlington Water Main Improvements. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds Cornerstone Concrete LLC for the 2023 Concrete work in the public right of way. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 21. Request for Participation Initial Customer Notification Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program City Manager providing an update on the Initial Customer Notification for the Lead Service Line Replacement Pilot Program. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 22. Certified Lists - Police Officer, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, and Police Corporal Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Police Officer, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, and Police Corporal. Page 4 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 23. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses City Manager recommending City Council approval of retail alcohol licenses as submitted. RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, 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) 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. Resolution Approving the Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, 400 Ice Harbor, LLC, and Hodge Company Providing for the Sale of City -owned Real Estate to 400 Ice Harbor, LLC and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, Iowa, 400 Ice Harbor, LLC, and Hodge Company Providing for the Sale of City -owned Real Estate to 400 Ice Harbor, LLC and the City of Dubuque providing for the sale of City -owned real estate in Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to 400 Ice Harbor, LLC and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, 400 Ice Harbor, LLC, and Hodge Company Including the disposal of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by sale pursuant to the Development Agreement Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 2. Resolution Adopting the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2023.4 Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council adopt a resolution adopting the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2023.4 ("Plan") for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District ("District"), and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District, Version 2023.4 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 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 I nput 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 Page 5 allowed except as authorized by the Mayor. 1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation 2. Water & Resource Recovery Center Odor Abatement Efforts Update City Manager providing an update on odor abatement efforts at the Water & Resource Recovery Center. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation 3. Central Avenue / White Street Truck Route Amend Commercial Motor Vehicles Ordinance City Manager recommending City Council approval of an ordinance restricting Central Avenue and White Street truck traffic that does not originate in Dubuque County or have a Dubuque County destination. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 16 Miscellaneous City Provisions, Division 2 Trucks and/or Machinery, Section 9-16-321.901 Motor Truck Routes Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A 4. Update: 3000 Jackson Street, H & W Building City Manager providing an update on 3000 Jackson Street, H & W Building. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation 5. Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. - Kwik Trip, Inc. Convenience Store/Gas Station at Intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne Road City Manager recommending City Council approval of an Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. (KTI ) for off -site roadway and utility improvements at the intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne Road related to the proposed Convenience Store/Gas Station site improvements in the southeast quadrant of said intersection and authorize the City Manager to execute said Agreement. RESOLUTION Approving an agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Kwik Trip, Inc. for construction of certain off -site public roadway and utility improvements at the intersection of Seippel Road and Airborne Road related to the proposed site improvements at said intersection Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6. Amending Taxicab Driver Licensing Requirements City Clerk recommending City Council adopt an ordinance amending driver's license requirements for taxicab drivers permits. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 7 Vehicles for Hire and Public Transportation, Article B Motorized Vehicles For Hire, Section 4-713-8 Taxicab Business License and Taxicab Driver's Permit Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A 7. Police Department Supervisor Wage Compression City Manager recommending City Council approval to address the non -bargaining sworn wage compression of Police Department supervisors with a budget allocation of $80,482 from Fiscal Page 6 Year 2024 savings to provide 5% increase for Lieutenants, Captains, and the Assistant Chief, and 6% increase for the Chief. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 8. Fire Department Organizational Changes and Wage Compression City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 Fire Department organizational changes, creation of a new civilian fire inspector position, and wage adjustments. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 9. Work Session Request: Travel Dubuque Travel Dubuque President & CEO Keith Rahe requesting City Council schedule a work session on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for Travel Dubuque's annual update. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council 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 as soon as feasible at (563) 589-4100, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org . Deaf or hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711 or (800) 735-2942. Page 7