5 7 12 City Council Agenda
ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 5/7/2012
Resnick, Sutton, Braig, Buol, Connors, Jones, Lynch
CITY OF DUBUQUE,IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque
May 7, 2012
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at
www.cityofdubuque.org/media and on Dubuque's CityChannel on the
Mediacom cable system at Channel 8 (analog) and 97.2 (digital).
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Dubuque Noon Lions Club 90th Anniversary Week (May 6-12, 2012)
Lions Club Proclamation,
2. Nursing Home Week (May 13-19, 2012)
Nursing Home Week Proclamation,
3. Peace Officers' Memorial Week (May 13-19, 2012)
Peace Officers' Memorial Week Proclamation,
4. Preservation Month (May 2012)
Preservation Month Proclamation,
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.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 3/27, City Council Proceedings of 4/16, Community Development Advisory
Commission of 4/18, Dubuque County Emergency Management Commission of 2/7, Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
of 4/3, Historic Preservation Commission of 4/19, Human Rights Commission of 3/22, Library Board of Trustees of 3/22, Safe
Community Advisory Committee of 3/14, Transit Advisory Board of 4/12, Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/26
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of 4/26
Proofs of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 4/2 and 4/16, and List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended
3/31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Arts Commission Minutes 3/27/12, City Council Minutes 4/16/12, CDAC Minutes 4/18/12, Dubuque Co. EMA Minutes 2/7/12, Environmental
Stewardship Minutes 4/3/12, Historic Preservation Minutes 4/19/12, Human Rights Minutes 3/22/12, Library Minutes 3/22/12, Safe Community
3/14/12, Transit Advisory Board Minutes 4/12/12, Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes 4/26/12, Library Update 4/26/12, Proof - Council
Proceedings 4/2/12, Proof - List of Claims/Revenues 3/31/12, Proof - Council Proceedings 4/16/12,
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Steve Bartels for vehicle damage; Bechen, et al vs. City of Dubuque / Dubuque Racing Association d/b/a Mystique Casino for personal
injury; David Jansen for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Bartels Claim, Bechen-Mystique Suit, Jansen Claim,
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: Steve Bartels for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
ICAP Claims,
4. 2012 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
City Manager recommending approval to accept the 2012 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award in the amount of $37,320 from the
Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2012 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application-MVM Memo, Police Memo, 2012 JAG Budget Information, Memorandum of Understanding
COPY,
5. County Board of Health - Subcontract Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an amended Subcontract for the Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
services between the Dubuque County Board of Health and the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Healthy Homes and Childhood Lead Poisoning Amendeded Subcontract-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Amended Contract between County Board
of Health and City of Dubuque, Original Signed Subcontract between County Board of Health and City of Dubuque,
6. Iowa Department of Transportation - Urban Youth Corps Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an Urban Youth Corps Grant Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for
$23,478 to provide transportation-related employment and training opportunities to youth between the ages of 16 and 21 who face
barriers to employment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Urban Youth Corps Grant Agreement-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Urban Youth Corps Grant Agreement,
7. Code of Ordinances - Adoption of Supplement No. 8
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 8 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which adopted Ordinance Nos. 1,
3-5, and 14-20, 2012.
RESOLUTION
Adopting Supplement No. 8 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Staff Memo , Code Supplement No. 8, Code Supplement Resolution,
8. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2013 Agreement
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to sign a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $928,372 for the program year beginning July 1, 2012 and
ending June 30, 2013.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing Execution of a Community Development Block Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
CDBG Grant Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Agreement, HUD CDBG Grant Letter,
9. Housing Commission / Human Rights Commission
Commissioner Regine Ronek submitting her resignation from the Housing Commission and Human Rights Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Ronek Resignation Letter,
10.
Project Concern - Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Funding Changes
City Manager transmitting correspondence from Project Concern that provides a synopsis of changes in the agency's 2012-2013 Fiscal
year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Project Concern Letter,
11. State Historical Society of Iowa
Correspondence from the State Historical Society of Iowa informing the City that the Cathedral Historic District (Amendment and
Update) and the Upper Central Avenue Commercial Historic District (1460-1965 Central Avenue) will be considered by the State
National Register Nominations Review Committee for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
SHSI Letter,
12. 10th Annual Ken Kringle Award
Correspondence from Senator Pam Jochum congratulating the City on receiving the 10th Annual Ken Kringle Award recognizing the
renovation of the Washington Street Rowhouses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Jochum Letter,
13. Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District - Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Dubuque Soil & Water Conservation District for the creation of the Catfish
Creek Watershed Management Authority.
RESOLUTION
Approving a contract for watershed planning between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Dubuque Soil and Water
Conservation District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Contract with Dubuque SWCD for Catfish Creek WMA-MVM Memo, LC memo, resolution, agreement,
14.
Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) Grant Application - Four Mounds Estate
City Manager recommending authorization to sign the ownership form in support of the Historic Resource Development Program grant
application for barn restoration at the Four Mounds Estate Historic District.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing HRDP grant application to the State Historical Society of Iowa for Barn Restoration Project at Four Mounds
Estate Historic District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
HRDP Grant Application-Four Mounds-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Applicant Materials,
15. Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) Grant Application - Historic/Architectural Survey and Evaluation Phase VI
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to sign the Historic Resource Development Program grant application for Phase
VI Historic/Architectural Survey and Evaluation in the amount of $15,000.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing HRDP grant application to the State Historical Society of Iowa for Phase VI Historical/Architectural Survey
and Evaluation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
HRDP Grant Phase VI Historic/Architectural Survey-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Agreement,
16. Substance Abuse Services Center
Substance Abuse Services Center Executive Director Diane K. Thomas submitting the Center's Third Quarter Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
SASC Report,
17. Fiscal Year 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
City Manager recommending approval of the Release of Funds for the proposed projects approved in the Fiscal Year 2013 (Program
Year 2012) Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing request for release of Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2013 (Program Year
2012)
Request Release of CDBG Funds-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Request for Release of Funds and Certification,
18. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting the March 31, 2012 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Quarterly Investment Report-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Cash, Investments and Investment Earnings Summary, Schedule of City Funds,
Monthly Investment Summary, Schedule of Certificates of Deposit,
19. PetData, Inc. - Revised Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a revised renewal agreement with PetData, Inc. for the pet licensing services that processes
the sale of all dog and cat licenses in the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Revised Agreement with PetData-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Revised Agreement between City and PetData, Inc.,
20. Plastic Center Development Agreement Second Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement with Plastic Center Inc. to redevelop
properties located at 426 W. 5th Street and 951, 955 and 957 Main Street.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Second Amendment to the Plastic Center, Inc. Development Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Plastic Center 2nd Amendment to Development Agreement-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Second Amendment, Plastic Center
Correspondence,
21. Request for Proposals - Thirty-Inch Force Main
City Manager recommending approval to release an Request for Proposals for the design to relocate the 30" Force Main from 12th
Street to 7th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
30-Inch Force Main RFP-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, RFP Document, 30-Inch Force Main RFP, Existing Location, 30-Inch Force Main RFP,
Exhibits, 30-Inch Force Main RFP, Work Breakdown Structure,
22. Collective Bargaining Agreement Amendment - Teamsters Local Union No. 120 (Bus Operators)
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the
Teamsters Local Union No. 120 (Bus Operators).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Amendment to Collective Bargaining Teamster Local Union 120-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Amendment,
23. Plat of Survey - Bee Branch Subdivision No. 9
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lots 1 and 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 9.
RESOLUTION
Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 9 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Bee Branch Platting-MVM Memo, Bee Branch Platting - Staff Memo, Bee Branch Platting - Resolution, Bee Branch Platting - Exhibit,
24. Iowa Public Art Network Conference
City Manager recommending approval to submit a letter of interest to the Iowa Arts Council to host an Iowa Public Art Network
Conference in partnership with the Iowa Arts Council, Dubuque Museum of Art and the Voices from the Warehouse Organizing
Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Letter of Interest to Host Iowa Public Art Network Conf-MVM Memo, Letter of Interest, DBQ IPAN FY2014 Conf. Proposal,
25. Watershed Management Authority (WMA) Progress Report No. 2
City Manager transmitting the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Progress Report No. 2.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Watershed Management Authority Progress Report 2-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, IEDA letter, Staff Materials,
26. Excess County Parcels - Acceptance of Quit Claim Deeds
City Manager recommending acceptance of quit claim deeds for five (5) excess parcels that the Dubuque County Treasurer offered to
the City of Dubuque for purchase and approved by the City Council at the November 21, 2011 meeting.
RESOLUTION
Accepting a conveyance of property: the North of the West 25 Feet of Lot 760 of a. McDaniels Subdivision
RESOLUTION
Accepting a Conveyance of property: the South of the West 25 Feet of Lot 760 of A. McDaniels Subdivision
RESOLUTION
Accepting a conveyance of property: Lot 31 Of Levi's Addition in the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Accepting a conveyance of property: Lot D of Block 12 of Key Knolls Subdivision in the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Accepting a conveyance of property: Lot 3 of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 233 in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
County Parcels-MVM Memo, Dubuque County Parcels - Staff Memo , Dubuque County Parcels - McDaniels Subdivision, Map, Dubuque
County Parcels - McDaniels Subdivision North, Resolution, Dubuque County Parcels - McDaniels Subdivision North, Exhibits, Dubuque County
Parcels - McDaniels Subdivision South, Resolution, Dubuque County Parcels - McDaniels Subdivision South, Exhibits, Dubuque County
Parcels - Levi's Addition, Map, Dubuque County Parcels - Levi's Addition, Resolution, Dubuque County Parcels - Levi's Addition, Exhibits,
Dubuque County Parcels - Key Knolls Subdivision, Map, Dubuque County Parcels - Key Knolls Subdivision, Resolution, Dubuque County
Parcels - Key Knolls Subdivision, Exhibits, Dubuque County Parcels - Mineral Lot 233, Map, Dubuque County Parcels - Mineral Lot 233,
Resolution, Dubuque County Parcels - Mineral Lot 233, Exhibits,
27. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Buyout Grant Agreement for Flood-Damaged Homes
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's 2011 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Buyout Agreement with the
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for acquisition and removal of four flood-damaged properties in the
Manson Road/Old Mill Road area.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing 2011 HMGP Grant Agreement and related contracts for buyout of four flood-damaged properties
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2011 FEMA Buyout Grant Agreement-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Staff Materials, Agreements,
28.
City Towing Contract
City Manager recommending proposed changes to the City of Dubuque towing contract which is set to expire on July 1, 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
City Towing Contract-MVM Memo, Police Memo, Insurance Information, Contract Updates - Tobin,
29. PEG Capital Expenditure Request
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission's request for funding from the Public, Educational, and
Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities for up to $2,200 to purchase and install, in the Historic Federal
Building Media Room, a device that will hold multiple video clips and instantly play them back.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PEG Capital Expenditure Request-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , PEG Capital Grant Application,
30. Area Residential Care (ARC) Transfer Center - Phase II
City Manager recommending approval of a $300,000 Public Transit Infrastructure Grant (PTIG) program application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for construction of a Transfer Center at the Area Residential Care Foundation (ARC).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Phase II Construction of ARC Transfer Center-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Authorizing Resolution,
31. Banner Policy Recommendation
City Manager requesting approval on revisions to the City of Dubuque banner policy and process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Banner Policy Recommendation, Banner policy recommendation memo, Banner review policy,
32. North Cascade Road Bridge Replacement Project - 28E Agreement
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute an Intergovernmental 28E Funding Agreement with Dubuque County
for the North Cascade Road Bridge Replacement Project in Dubuque County.
RESOLUTION
Approving an Intergovernmental 28E Funding Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County for the
North Cascade Road Bridge Replacement Project, Iowa DOT Project No. STP-U-2100 (671)5E-31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
North Cascade Road Bridge County 28E-MVM Memo, North Cascade Road Bridge - 28E Agreement, Staff Memo, North Cascade Road Bridge
- 28E Agreement, Resolution , IDOT Project Change Lettter,
33. SW Arterial, North Cascade Road Reconstruction - Change Order No. 4
City Manager recommending approval of Change Order No. 4 for the Southwest Arterial Project North Cascade Road Grading and
Paving Project to extend the project limits by 542 feet at a cost of $325,267.69.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
SW Arterial Change Order 4-MVM Memo, SW Arterial, North Cascade Road Rec - Change Order No. 4, Staff Memo, SW Arterial, North
Cascade Road Rec - Change Order No. 4 ,
34. Vacant and Abandoned Building and Problem Property Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending authorization to certify vacant and abandoned building and 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 vacant and abandoned building and problem property charges in accordance
with Title 6-6-3B1h; Title 6-6-4B3 & Title 6-6B of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Vacant and Abandoned Building Assessment-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , VAB and Problem Property Notice #1, Vacant and abandoned building
and problem property assessment resolutions, VAB/Problem Property Assessment Schedule,
35. Delinquent Garbage Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending authorization to certify garbage collection 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 garbage collection charges in accordance with Title 6-6-3C2o; title 6-6-4B3 &
Title 6-6B of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Garbage Collection Assessments-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Garbage Collection Assessment Resolution, Garbage Collection Notice, Garbage
Assessment Schedule,
36.
Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update
City Manager transmitting the monthly Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update for April 2012.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
April Sustainable Dubuque Report-MVM Memo, April Sustainable Dubuque Status Report Memo, April Sustainable Dubuque Report,
37. Dubuque Golf and Country Club - 2012 Fireworks Request
Communication from Rich Bugalski, Dubuque Golf and Country Club, requesting permission to display fireworks on Wednesday, July
4, 2012 (rain date of Thursday, July 5, 2012) on the Dubuque Golf and Country Club grounds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DGCC Fireworks Request,
38. Signed Contracts
A) IDOT Roadway Maintenance Agreement; B) Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc., for design of traffic
signalization reconstruction at JFK Road and Wacker Drive intersection; C) Consultant Contract Amendment with JJR for Port of
Dubuque Marina Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
IDOT Roadway Agreement, Shive-Hattery Contract, JJR-POD Amendment,
39. ARC Transfer Center Phase I - Easement Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an Easement Agreement with Area Residential Care, Inc. for the canopy structure to be built
at the Area Residential Care Facility at JFK Circle for protection from weather of passengers waiting to board and de-board from fixed
route and paratransit buses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ARC Transfer Center Easement Agreement, ARC Easement Staff Memo, ARC Easement Agreement,
40.
Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Fiesta Cancun
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for a first offense alcohol compliance violation
for Fiesta Cancun Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 2515-1 NW Arterial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Fiesta Cancun Alcohol Settlement Agreement-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Settlement Agreement Copy,
41. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders- Gin Rickey's Bar
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Gin
Rickey's Bar, 1447 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Gin Rickey's Alcohol Settlement Agreement-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Settlement Agreement Copy,
42. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders- Kalmes Breaktime Bar and Grill
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Kalmes
Breaktime Bar and Grill, 1097 Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Kalmes Alcohol Settlement Agreement-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Settlement Agreement Copy,
43. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco 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
RESOLUTION
Approving the applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales permits, as required by KIowa code 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Liquor License Renewals-MVM Memo, Police Memo, Liquor/Beer Resolution, Tobacco Resolution,
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
applicant
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions;
appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Electrical Code Board
Two 3-year terms through May 21, 2015 (Expiring terms of Schmidt and Uhlirch)
Applicants:
Robert Schmidt, 2184 Orchard Drive
Paul Uhlrich, 489 Olympic Heights Road
Historic Preservation Commission
1 three-year term through July 1, 2012 (vacant at-large term of Knight)
Applicant: Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Drive
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law, and the vacancy has been posted for 90 days.
Boards Overview Sheet, Boards Latest Listing, Electrical Board Applications, HPC Application, Gender Balance Law, Gender Balance Q&A
Sheet, Gender Balance - City Breakdown,
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens 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.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Proceedings on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $475,000 General Obligation Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the suggested proceedings for the public hearing on the issuance of not to
exceed $475,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization and issuance of not to exceed $475,000 General
Obligation Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
$475,000 GO Bonds Public Hearing-MVM Memo, $475,000 GO Bonds (General Purpose) - Staff Memo, $475,000 GO Bonds (General
Purpose) - Resolution, Bond Counsel Letter, Proof of Publication,
2. Proceedings on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $600,000 General Obligation Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested proceedings for the public hearing on the
issuance of not to exceed $600,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $600,000 General Obligation Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
$600,000 GO Bonds Public Hearing-MVM Memo, $600,000 GO Bonds (General Purpose)- Staff Memo, $600,000 GO Bonds (General
Purpose) - Resolution, Bond Counsel Letter, Proof of Publication,
3. Proceedings on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the approval of the suggested proceedings for the public hearing on the
issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
$700,000 GO Bonds Public Hearing-MVM Memo, $700,000 GO Bonds (General Purpose) - Staff Memo, $700,000 GO Bonds (General
Purpose) - Resolution, Bond Counsel Letter, Proof of Publication,
4. Proceedings on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $8,650,000 General Obligation Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested proceedings for the public hearing on the
issuance of not to exceed $8,650,000 General Obligation Bonds for Essential Corporate Purpose and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $8,650,000 General Obligation Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
$8,650,000 GO Bonds Public Hearing-MVM Memo, $8,650,000 GO Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose) - Staff Memo, $8,650,000 GO Bonds
(Essential Corporate Purpose) - Resolution, Bond Counsel Letter, Proof of Publication,
5. Proceedings on the Issuance of Not to Exceed $5,575,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested proceedings for the public hearing on the
issuance of not to exceed $5,575,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $5,575,000 General Obligation Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
$5,575,000 Urban Renewal Public Hearing-MVM Memo, $5,575,000 Urban Renewal Bonds - Staff Memo, $5,575,000 Urban Renewal Bonds -
Resolution, Bond Counsel Letter, Proof of Publication,
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not allowed except as authorized by
the Mayor.
1. Retail Single-Use Plastic Bag Reporting Ordinance (Third Reading, Tabled from April 16, 2012)
City Manager recommending that the request for a plastic bag reporting ordinance be withdrawn. If this withdrawal is approved, it is
further recommended that a voluntary system of plastic bag reporting be established through the end of 2013 and that there be an
extension of all the target dates by one full year. The Phase I goal would move from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2014, and the other target
dates would also be extended. At the end of 2013, compliance issues could be examined and reporting modifications recommended, if
needed.
Resource Management Coordinator Paul Schultz to present a brief video.
Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Molly Grover requesting to address the City council regarding the Chamber's position on
the proposed ordinance prior to the third reading.
Correspondence from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission clarifying and reiterating their support of reduction efforts.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 2
Establishments and Hotel Sanitation, by Adopting a New Section 6-2-2 Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction
Suggested Disposition: Remove From Table; Receive and File; Motion B, Motion A
Retail Single-Use Plastic Bag Reporting Ordinance-MVM Memo, Single Use Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance-MVM Memo, Staff Memo ,
7.5.11 Reduction Recommendation, Single Use Plastic Bag Reporting Ordinance, ESAC Correspondence, Draft Plastic Bag Reporting Form,
Suggested Motion,
2.
Purchase of Service Grant Process
City Manager recommending approval of the Purchase of Service grant process for implementation in Fiscal Year 2014.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Purchase of Services Grant Process-MVM Memo, Purchase of Service Gant Process, POS Guidelines, Application and Ranking Criteria,
3. Arts and Culture Program - Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Support Requests
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission requesting approval of the Fiscal Year 2013 Arts and Culture Funding Program for
Operating Support recommendations and associated funding agreements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Arts Commission Memo, 2013 Arts Operating Support Funding Recommendation,
4. Code of Ordinances - Excavation in Rights-of-Way Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 10 Public Ways & Property,
Chapter 2 Excavations to reference the City's Policy for Excavation in Rights-of-Way.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways & Property, Chapter 2 Excavations, Section 10-2
by adding a new subsection 10-2-6 B to reference the policy for excavation in rights-of-way
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Amending City Ordinance 10-2 Public Ways & Property Excavations-MVM Memo, Excavation Policy - Staff Memo, Excavation Policy -
Ordinance, Excavation Policy - Comparison, Policy for Excavation in Rights-of-Way,
5.
Code of Ordinances - Mufflers; Prevention of Noise Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of amendments to City Code Section 9-12-321.346 Mufflers, Prevention of Noise, by modifying
the requirement for proof of a violation.
ORDINANCE
Amending City Of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 12 Equipment, Section 9-12-
321.436 Mufflers; Prevention of Noise by modifying the requirement of proof for a violation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Code Amendment-Mufflers, Prevention of Noise-MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Ordinance,
6. Historic Millwork District Banners
City Manager recommending approval of the design and purchase of 30 banners for the Historic Millwork District core area of Jackson
and Washington Streets from 9th to 11th streets and along 10th Street between Jackson and Elm Streets.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Banners for the Historic Millwork District-MVM Memo, Banners for the Historic Millwork District, Banner Designs, HMD Banner Estimate,
7. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority - Draft 28E Agreement
City Manager requesting review and comment on the draft Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority 28E Agreement with the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, the City of Asbury, the City of Peosta, the City of Centralia and the Dubuque Soil and Water
Conservation District. It is further requested that the City Council appoint three Dubuque representatives to serve on the Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Authority Board of Directors.
RESOLUTION
Approving 28E Agreement for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
28E Agreement for Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Staff Materials, Agreement,
8. Waiver of Special Assessments - 400 East 22nd Street
City Manager recommending approval to delay application of the $4,150 in special assessments, due to work performed by the
Housing Department to address exterior code violations at this abandoned property.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
400 East 22nd Waiver of Special Assessment-MVM Memo, 400 East 22nd Street Special Assessments, Operation Empower 400 E 22nd St Ltr
to MVM,
9. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Board Member Appointments
Communication from Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, requesting appointments to the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation Board of Directors (currently Mayor Roy Buol, City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Economic Development
Director Dave Heiar and City Council Members Joyce Connors and Kevin Lynch).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
GDDC Letter, Council Board Information,
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of concern to that person and which are not an
agenda item. Please take your place at the microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however, no
formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.