Minutes_City Council Proceedings 9 17 12CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 4:30 p.m. on September 17,
2012 at the Dubuque Regional Landfill, 14501 U.S. Hwy 20 W.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Resnick, Sutton; City
Manager Van Milligen; and Dubuque County Supervisor Eric Manternach
Absent: Council Member Lynch, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a tour of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency — Landfill Cell #9.
WORK SESSION TOUR
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency — Landfill Cell #9 at the Dubuque
Regional Landfill, 14501 U.S. Hwy 20 W.
Public Works Director Don Vogt led a bus tour of the Dubuque Regional Landfill with
focus on the opening and configuration of Cell #9. Bev Wagner, Brian Christianson, Bob
Ramsey, Chris Lawn, Chuck Goddard, and Doug Hughes provided information on the
various areas, functions and lifespan of the landfill and responded to questions. Other
highlights included Regional Recycling Center, yard waste and shingling recycling
processing sites, flare station, and rock crushing area.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
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/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on September 17,
2012 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Resnick, Sutton; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent: Council Member Lynch
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.
Presentation of the Colors by the Dubuque Honor Guard in honor of the 175th
Anniversary of the Dubuque Police Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
Dubuque Police Department 175th Anniversary Week (September 23 -29, 2012) was
accepted by Police Chief Mark Dalsing, Captain Kevin Klein, and Corporal Travis
Kramer.
Day of Peace (September 21, 2012) was accepted by Clarke University Chaplain
Amy Golm and representatives of the Day of Peace Committee.
Kiwanis Peanut Days (September 28 & 29, 2012) was accepted by Kevin, Dubuque
Kiwanis Club Peanut Days Co- Chair.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 8/27, 8/28, and 9/4, Civil
Service Commission of 8/27 and 9/6, Community Development Advisory Commission of
9/5, Historic Preservation Task Force of 9/5, Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee of
9/4, Human Rights Commission of 8/13, Park and Recreation Commission of 8/14,
Zoning Advisory Commission of 9/5, Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8/23, Proof of
Publication for City Council proceedings of 8/20. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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Notice of Claims and Suits: Nicole Haverland for vehicle damage, Gary Pitzen for
vehicle damage, Christine Putnam for personal injury. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and referred to the City Attorney.
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: Nicole Haverland for vehicle damage, Gary Pitzen for vehicle damage.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): City Manager advising that the
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2011 Certified Annual
Financial Report (CAFR). Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG -R): City Manager
recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign documents to close out the
Community Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG -R) associated with the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 238 -12 Authorizing execution of a Community
Development Block Grant Recovery (CDBG -R) Grant Closeout Agreement with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development was adopted.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): City Manager
recommending submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department (HUD) for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 239 -12 Authorizing the
submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for
the period commencing July 1, 2011 and concluding June 30, 2012 was adopted.
Iowa Finance Authority - Housing Trust Fund Application: City Manager
recommending submittal of a grant request to the Iowa Finance Authority to support
home ownership activities in the Washington Neighborhood and to commit the matching
funds. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 240 -12
Approving commitment of matching funds for an application to the Iowa Finance
Authority (IFA) for state housing trust funds was adopted.
City Council Goals and Priorities 2012 -2014: Submission of the 2012 -2014 City
Council goals and priorities from the August 27 and 28, 2012 City Council Goal Setting
Session. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee: Correspondence from the Housing
Commission requesting approval for Commissioners Amy Eudaley and Jim Holz to be
appointed as the Commission's representatives on the Housing Trust Fund Advisory
Committee. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs: City Manager recommending
approval of a contract with the Dubuque County Board of Health and the Iowa
Department of Public Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program (CLPPP) and a renewed agreement with the Visiting Nurse
Association for services related to the CLPPP and Healthy Homes Program. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Housing and Community Development Director - Limited Account Authorization: City
Manager recommending that Housing and Community Development Department
Director Alvin Nash be granted authority to sign checks for specialized City of Dubuque
bank accounts. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
241 -12 Authorizing certain designated employees of the City of Dubuque authorization
to execute checks on behalf of the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement - Wilmac Property Company: City
Manager recommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by
and among the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of Dubuque and
Wilmac Property Company related to the redevelopment of the former Betty Building
located at 151 East 9th Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 242 -12 Approving a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by
and among the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of Dubuque and
Wilmac Property Company was adopted.
Plat of Survey - North Fork Trails #4: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the Plat of Survey of North Fork Trails No. 4 (3400 Keymont Drive) subject
to waiving the lot frontage requirements for Lot 2. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 243 -12 Approving the Plat of Survey of North
Fork Trails No. 4 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Final Plat - Harvest View Estates 11th Addition: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the Final Plat of Harvest View Estates 11th Addition
(Millstone Drive). Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 244 -12 Approving the Final Plat of Harvest View Estates 11th Addition in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
Department of Education - Smart Grid Data Access Grant: City Manager
recommending acceptance of a Smart Grid Data Access Grant from the U.S.
Department of Energy for the Smarter Electricity Iowa Project. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Volunteer Solutions Software - Memorandum of Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of a Memorandum of Agreement for agencies who post their
volunteer opportunities on -line using the City managed Volunteer Solutions Software.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Fire Hydrant Painting Program Phase I — Acceptance: City Manager recommending
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acceptance of the Phase I Fire Hydrant Painting Program as completed by Ted Stackis
Construction. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
245 -12 Accepting Phase 1 of the fire Hydrant Painting Program and authorizing the
payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
Healthy Homes Demonstration Grant Program: Correspondence from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development advising that the City's Healthy Homes
Demonstration Work Plan Program has received an overall performance rating of 90 out
of 100 and a Green designation. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) - Annual Report 2011 -2012:
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President and CEO Rick Dickinson
submitting GDDC's 2011 -2012 Annual Report. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
Arbor Estates Phase 3 - Acceptance of Detention Facilities & Warranty Deed: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the storm water detention facilities that the
developer, Kivlahan Farms, L.C., has recently completed in Arbor Estates - Phase 3,
and a warranty deed for the detention area and sanitary sewer lift station lot. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 246 -12 Accepting
stormwater detention facilities in Arbor Estates Phase 3; and Resolution No. 247 -12
Accepting a conveyance of property described as Lot 12 of Block 9 and Lot 15 of the
replat of Lot 15 in Block 7 all in Arbor Estates in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa, was adopted.
2012 Sidewalk Assessment Program: City Manager recommending approval of a
resolution establishing the final assessment schedule for the 2012 Sidewalk
Assessment Program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 248 -12 Adopting the final Schedule of Assessments for the 2012 Public
Right -of -Way Sidewalk Repair Assessment Project was adopted.
2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project — Acceptance: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvements for the 2012 Brick Manhole
Replacement Project, Bid Package 1, as completed by Drew Cook & Sons. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 249 -12 Accepting the
2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project and authorizing the payment of the contract
amount to the contractor was adopted.
Mystique Casino Re- Roofing Request: City Manager recommending approval of
Mystique Casino's request to re -roof the original structure of the Mystique Casino. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Dubuque County Safe Youth Coalition: Dubuque County Safe Youth Coalition
submitting an informational packet regarding drug and alcohol management and training
in partnership with Helping Services of Northeast Iowa and the State of Iowa Alcoholic
Beverages Division. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to
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the City Clerk.
Eleventh Street Stair and Hand Railing Repair Project: City Manager recommending
that the costs of the 11th Street Stair and Handrail Repair Project be officially recorded
in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
made a Matter of Record.
City Utility Extensions to the Airport - Design Consultant Selection: City Manager
recommending the selection of WHKS as the professional design consultant to
complete the design for the utility extensions to the Dubuque Regional Airport. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Volunteer Generation Fund Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending approval
of the Volunteer Generation Fund Grant agreement. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Portzen
Construction for the 5 Points Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Signed Contracts: Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreements for
Lighting and Primary Road Maintenance; Miron Construction Co. Change Order No. 17
for the Water Pollution Control Plant Modifications project. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor,
beer, and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 250 -12 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.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones 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 Connors. Motion carried 6 -0.
General Obligation Refunding Bonds: City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be set for October 1, 2012, on the proposition of selling not to exceed $950,000
in General Obligation Refunding Bonds. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 251 -12 Fixing Date for a meeting on the proposition of the
issuance of not to exceed $950,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2012G, (for an Essential Corporate Purpose) of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
providing for publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building.
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Port of Dubuque Watermain Extension Project: City Manager recommending initiation
of the public bidding procedure for the Port of Dubuque Watermain Extension Project,
and that a public hearing be set for October 1, 2012. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 252 -12 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 (Port of Dubuque Watermain Extension Project) was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2012 in
the Historic Federal Building.
Request to Vacate - Peosta Street (Giese Companies): City Manager recommending
that a public hearing be set for October 1, 2012 to consider a request by Giese
Companies to vacate a portion of Peosta Street abutting their property at 2125 Kerper
Blvd. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 253 -12
Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in a portion of Peosta Street
to be known as Lot A of Giese Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Resolution
No. 254 -12 Approving Plat of Proposed Vacated Peosta Street were adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2012 in the
Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following board /commission:
Cable Television Commission: One 3 -year term through July 1, 2015 (Vacant term of
Herrig). Applicant: Kathleen McMullen, 1308 Curtis Street. Motion by Jones to appoint
Kathleen McMullen to the Cable Television Commission for a 3 -year term through July
1, 2015. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6 -0.
Civic Center Commission: One 3 -year term through June 29, 20123 (Vacant term of
Field). Applicant: Kirstin Pope, 5388 Park Place — Application withdrawn for residency
reasons.
Housing Commission: One 3 -year terms through August 17, 2014 (Vacant Term of
Krey). Applicant: Rick J. Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. #104. Motion by Connors to
appoint Rick Baumhover to the Housing Commission for a 3 -year term through August
17, 2014. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0.
Human Rights Commission: Two 3 -year terms through January 1, 2013 and January
1, 2015 (Vacant Terms of Krey and Hansen). Applicants: Rick J. Baumhover, 601
Garfield Ave. #104; and Howard Lee III, 516 Lincoln Ave. Motion by Connors to appoint
Rick Baumhover and Howard Lee, III to the Human Rights Commission for 3 -year terms
through January 1, 2013 and 2015 respectively. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Connors to appoint Howard Lee, III to the Human Rights Commission for a
3 -year term through January 1, 2015. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0.
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Zoning Advisory Commission: Two 3 -year terms through July 1, 2015 (Vacant terms
of Hardie and Miller). Applicants: Stephen Hardie, 62 Freemont Ave.; Charles Miller,
7010 Asbury Rd. Motion by Braig to appoint Stephen Hardie and Charles Miller to the
Zoning Advisory Commission for 3 -year terms through July 1, 2015. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 6 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Vacate of Property - 2500 Kerper Blvd. (Key City Plating): Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Kerper Blvd. abutting property
at 2500 Kerper Blvd. (Key City Plating) and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 255 -12
Vacating a portion of Kerper Boulevard abutting Lot 2 of McGraw -Hill, Key City Plating
Replat in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, at 2500 Kerper Boulevard; and Resolution No.
256 -12 Disposing of City interest in Lot 2A of McGraw -Hill, Key City Plating Replat in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6 -0.
Fiscal Year 2013 First Budget Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2013 First Budget Amendment, which
amends the Fiscal Year 2013 budget for City Council actions since the beginning of the
Fiscal Year, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 257 -12 Amending the current
budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0.
Grand River Center - Floor Settlement Remediation Project: Proof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of
contract and the estimated cost for the Grand River Convention Center Floor Settlement
Remediation Project and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 258 -12 Approval of plans,
specifications, from of contract, and estimated cost for the Grand River Center floor
Settlement Remediation Project. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Green Alley Permeable Pavers Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) - Project
Award: City Manager recommending award of the contract for the SEP Green Alley
Permeable Pavers Project (between Jackson and Washington Streets from 16th to
17th; and between Jackson and White Streets from 17th to 18th) to the low bidder,
Drew Cook and Sons Excavating. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 259 -12 Awarding public improvement contract for the SEP
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Green Alley Permeable Pavers Project - Between Jackson & Washington Streets from
16th to 17th and between Jackson & White Streets from 17th to 18th Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 6 -0.
ARC Transfer Center Phase I Project - Rejection of Bids: City Manager
recommending rejection of all bids received for the construction of the Area Residential
Care Jule Transfer Center Phase I Project and recommends the project go through
value engineering and redesign because all bids exceeded the budget. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 6 -0.
Code of Ordinances Amendment - Alcohol Violations: City Manager recommending
that an ordinance amendment be adopted to refer all contested alcohol violations to the
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 49 -12
Amending 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, Section 4 -2B -15 Suspension and Revocation Generally; Grounds, Section 4-
2B -16 Suspension and Revocation; Specific Terms; and Section 4 -2B -17 Appeal and
Hearing by Providing a Notice of Violation; Opportunity for Settlement or Hearing with
the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0.
Code Ordinances Amendment - Parking Violations and Fines: City Manager
recommending approval to amend City Ordinance 9 -14- 321.621: Parking Violations;
Fines: to include language allowing the City Manager to waive fines on vehicles ticketed
while the owner was involved in providing emergency response services to the City.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig.
Motion carried 6 -0.
Motion by Jones. for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 50 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 14 Parking, Section 9 -14- 321.621 Parking Violations; Fines by adding a
provision which allows the City Manager to waive parking violation fines for emergency
responders. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6 -0.
Code of Ordinances Amendment - Road Work Zones: City Manager recommending
approval to amend City Ordinance 9 -1 -321.1 to provide a definition of a Road Work
Zone to mirror the State Code and approve an amendment to 9 -16- 321.1003 to detail
the fine schedule for violations in Road Work Zones. Motion by Connors to receive and
file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered
and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0.
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Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 51 -12
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 1 General Provisions, Section 9 -1 -321.1 Definitions by adding a definition for
Road Work Zones and Chapter 16 Miscellaneous City Provisions, Division 3
Administration by adding a new provision relating to Road Work Zones. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 6 -0.
Code of Ordinances Amendments - Utility Billing Assessments: City Manager
recommending ordinance amendments that will streamline the process to certify unpaid
rates and charges to the County Treasurer by assigning the responsibility to the
Finance Director. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt
Resolution No. 260 -12 Delegating authority to the Finance Director -City Treasurer to
prepare Schedule of Assessments for delinquent water, sewer, refuse and stormwater
accounts and to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to
publish notice thereof and further moved that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried
6 -0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of:
Ordinance No. 52 -12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1
Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers and Employees, Section 7 Finance Director -City
Treasurer Authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify delinquent utility
billing charges to the County Treasurer;
Ordinance No. 53 -12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public
Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use and Service, Article C Rates, Section 4 Payment of Bills
Providing the Procedure for Delinquent Water Service Charges, Establishing a Lien for
Nonpayment of such charges, and authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to
certify such delinquent charges to the County Treasurer;
Ordinance No. 54 -12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public
Utilities, Chapter 2 Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article C Rates, Section 13 -2C -5 Lien
for Failure to Pay by providing the procedure for delinquent sewers and sewage
disposal charges, establishing a lien for nonpayment of such charges, and authorizing
the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such delinquent charges to the County
Treasurer;
Ordinance No. 55 -12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public
Utilities, Chapter 4 Stormwater Management, Section 11 Billing, Delinquent Accounts
and Collection Procedures providing the procedure for delinquent stormwater
management charges, establishing a lien for nonpayment of such charges, and
authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such delinquent charges to the
County Treasurer; and
Ordinance No. 56 -12 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public
Utilities, Chapter 6 Solid Waste, Article A City or Private Collection Service, Section 13-
6A-7 Charges; Billing and Collection by providing the procedure for delinquent solid
waste charges, establishing a lien for nonpayment of such charges, and authorizing the
Finance Director -City Treasurer to certify such delinquent charges to the County
Treasurer. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6 -0.
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Eagle Point Energy - 1, LLC: City Manager recommending an amendment to the
Eagle Point Energy - 1, LLC License Agreement for the solar power cells on the
Municipal Services Building. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 261 -12 Approval of an amendment to the License Agreement
regarding solar photovoltaic equipment between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Eagle
Point Energy - 1, LLC. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6 -0.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Service Agreement with Railroad: City
Manager recommending a Service Agreement between Dakota, Minnesota, & Eastern
(DM &E) Railroad Corporation, a corporation doing business as Canadian Pacific (CP),
and the City of Dubuque relating to the design of the proposed railroad bridge to be
constructed as part of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Motion by Braig to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 262 -12 Authorizing the
Service Agreement made and entered into by and between the City Of Dubuque, Iowa
and Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Corporation, doing business as Canadian
Pacific. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6 -0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Sutton reported on her attendance at the Mexican Independence
Day event in Jackson Park.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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