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3 19 12 City Council Proceedings Official_RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on March 19, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sut- ton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl 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 Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENCE PRESENTATION(S) Veterans' Memorial Plaza: Richard Goebel and Dick Bridges of the Board of Direc- tors for the Veterans' Memorial Plaza presented City Council with a photo of the Plaza in gratitude for its support of the project. 365 Community Impact Awards: Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Spe- cialist, presented the 365 Impact Awards received by the City at the March 6, 2012 cer- emony. Categories included: Overall Individual: Public Information Officer Randy Gehl; Overall Idea: Millwork District Partners; Art: Art on the River; Family: Music in Jackson Park CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis- pose of as indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Conference Board of 1/30; City Council Pro- ceedings of 2/29, 3/5, and 3/7; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of 2/6; Historic Preservation Commission of 3/7; Zoning Advisory Commission of 3/7 Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/20, 2/21, 2/27, and 2/29 Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Notice of Claims and Suits: Joshua Boffeli for property damage, Archie Ralston for personal injury, Kathleen Stierman for property damage. 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 re- ferred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As- surance Pool: Joshua Bofelli for property damage, Archie Ralston for personal injury, Kathleen Stierman for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred. Appeal of Claim: Correspondence from Gary and Shirley Jameson appealing the de- nial of their February 13, 2012 claim against the City of Dubuque for property damage. Upon motion the document was received, filed and referred to the City Attorney. Collective Bargaining Agreement Amendment - Teamsters Local No. 120: City Man- ager recommending approval of an amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamster Union to provide for a work week that consists of ten hours per day and four days per week for the Airport Maintenance workers and Airport Mechanic. Up- on motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Biosolids Management Agreement: City Manager is recommending that the City of Dubuque enter into an agreement with Nutri -Ject Systems, Inc. of Hudson, Iowa, for the Water & Resource Recovery Center (W &RRC) Biosolids Management Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Third Annual Taste of the World: City Manager submitting information on the Third Annual Taste of the World event, sponsored by the Multicultural Family Center to be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Five Flags Center. Upon motion the document was received and filed. Environmental Protection Agency Consent Decree Semi - Annual Report: City Manag- er submitting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Consent Decree March 5, 2012, Semiannual Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Fourth Street Parking Ramp Name Change: City Manager recommending re- naming the Fourth Street Parking Ramp to the Five Flags Ramp, which will provide an associa- tion between the parking ramp and events held at Five Flags Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Dubuque Packing Company Memorial — Acceptance: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Dubuque Packing Company Memorial. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 75 -12 Accepting the Dubuque Packing Company Memorial and authorizing payment of the contract to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -12 ACCEPTING THE DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY MEMORIAL AND AUTHORIZ- ING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Dubuque Packing Company Me- morial (the Project) has been completed and the City Engineer has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that the Project be accepted; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project appropriation for the contract amount of 2 $42,470.00 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY MEMORIAL The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has inspected the Dubuque Packing Company Memorial, that the Project has been per- formed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $42,470.00. Dated this 8th day of March, 2012. /s /Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 9th day of March, 2012. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Iowa Department of Transportation - Supplemental Agreement for Maintenance of Primary Roads: City Manager recommending approval of the Supplemental Agreement for Maintenance of Primary Roads in Municipalities (Supplemental Agreement) between the Iowa Department of Transportation and the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the doc- uments were received, filed, and approved. Iowa Department of Transportation - Fiscal Year 2012 Supplemental Agreement for Traffic Signal Maintenance: City Manager recommending approval of the Supplemental Agreement for Maintenance of Primary Roads in Municipalities between the Iowa De- partment of Transportation and the City of Dubuque (City) for the annual maintenance of traffic signals and cabinets at US 52/61/151 at the intersection with Twin Valley Drive and Iowa 3 /US 52 at the intersection of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial). Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Growing Sustainable Communities - Conference Management Agreement: City Man- ager recommending approval of the attached agreement with Sustainable City Network, Inc. for co- management of the 5th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Confer- ence to be held October 2 -3, 2012. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update: City Manager submitting the Sustaina- ble Dubuque Project Status Update for February 2012. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Request for Qualifications - Intermodal Center Construction Documents: City Manag- er recommending authorization for a Request for Qualifications to solicit consultant in- terest in design development, construction documentation, and construction administra- tion services for the Dubuque Intermodal Campus. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Department of Energy Smart Grid Data Access Grant: City Manager recommending 3 approval of an application to the Department of Energy Smart Grid Data Access Pro- gram in the amount of $500,000. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Accounts: City Manager recom- mending authorization to certify the delinquent water, sewer, refuse and stormwater ac- counts to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for col- lection of such charges. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Reso- lution No. 76 -12 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for delinquent water, sewer, refuse and stormwater accounts and directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -12 ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT WATER, SEWER, REFUSE AND STORMWATER ACCOUNTS AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS TO THE COUNTY TREASURER AND TO PUBLISH NOTICE THEREOF NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That after full consideration of the Schedule of Assessments attached hereto for de- linquent water, sewer, refuse, and stormwater accounts which Schedule of Assess- ments was filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 9th day of March, 2012, the said Schedule of Assessments be and the same is hereby approved and adopted. That there be, and is herby assessed and levied as a lien upon the real property, the respective sums indicated. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify said schedule to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of said certification once each week for two consecutive weeks in the manner provided in Iowa Code § 362.3, the first publication of which shall be not more than fifteen days from the date of filing of the final schedule. On or before the date of the second publication of the notice, the City Clerk shall also mail a copy of said notice to property owners whose property is subject to assessment, as provided and directed in Iowa Code § 384.60. The assessments may be paid in full or in part at the Utility Billing Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at any time within 30 days after the date of the first pub- lication of the notice of the filing of the Schedule of Assessments with the County Treasurer. After 30 days, unpaid assessments are payable at the County Treasurer's Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, and charges shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels of the property set opposite the name of the property owner. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Schedule of Assessments Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse And Stormwater Accounts Customer Name Service Address Total Balance Aaron & Brianna Locke 321 Monroe St. $38.09 Allan R Brimeyer 327 Klingenberq Ter 133.97 4 mber M Fleege 3056 White St 45.19 my J Shepherd & John E Hulsizer 922 Garfield Ave 17.74 nna M Riniker 2528 Jackson St 119.54 ntonio G Conley 1104 Riverview St 55.85 uto & Truck Parts Inc 3000 Jackson St 293.47 Bayview Investments LLC 30 W 28th St 54.11 Bill J Finn 1860 Heeb St 44.77 Bill J Finn 2010 Shelby St 108.93 BRP Properties LLC 1118 White St Apt 1 168.63 BRP Properties LLC 754 W 5th St 284.63 Bruce A Krolick 2327 White St 153.71 Bryan R Glanz 2995 Hillcrest Rd 128.73 Charles W Wehrspann 3870 Creston St 84.53 Chris J Feldman 1675 Amy Ct 185.55 Christopher J Mayne 1001 Garfield Ave 213.59 CK Concrete Construction LLC 7869 Commerce Park 250.59 CNI Properties LLC 378 W Locust St 220.61 Corrine M Hinderman 1523 Adair St 237.76 Cory L Data 719 Rose St 476.94 Crystal Rasheed 2419 Jackson St 256.22 Curtis J Prado 2230 Francis St Apt 2 95.22 D W Geiger 2600 Central Ave 593.82 Dale B Walker 830 Valentine Dr 57.13 Dale Kleinschrodt 421 Kaufmann Ave 203.47 Dallas M Kalmes 1038 Bluff St 336.62 Dan Bastian 610 Kurt Ct 179.11 Daniel J Siefker 1838 Central Ave 362.97 Daniel J Siefker 1838 Central Ave 542.83 Darla Fortmann 899 Edison St. 444.60 David Shaw 2765 Broadway St 212.29 Dean W Miller 604 Rhomberg Ave 94.73 Debbie L Feldman 739 W 8th St 233.07 Deutsche Bank National Trust 475 Valeria St 268.06 Don D Heim 596 University Ave 132.87 Dubuque Property Investments 554 W 8th St 756.72 Ed F Davis 971 Bluff St 122.41 Fred J Husemann III 2926 Washington St 176.07 Gary Bernhard 1110 Roosevelt St 83.24 Gary Bernhard 1100 Roosevelt St 212.90 Gary E & Susan M Bay 1805 Jackson St 178.39 Gary E & Susan M Bay 1815 Jackson St 381.72 Gary Hansen 2060 Ellen St 202.38 Georgia L Mihalakis 2547 Broadway St 357.20 H & R Properties 1586 Washington St 185.99 Helicon Resources LLC 925 Nevada St Apt 3 264.39 Henkel & Co 1804 Central Ave Apt A 232.32 Henkel & Co 1804 Central Ave Apt B 358.73 Henkel & Co 1804 Central Ave Apt C 193.49 Henkel & Co 1804 Central Ave Apt D 240.38 Henkel & Co 1810 Central Ave 469.60 Henkel & Co 1812 Central Ave Apt 1 225.52 Henkel & Co 1812 Central Ave Apt 2 161.56 5 Henkel & Co 1812 Central Ave Apt 3 15.38 High Performance LLC 1592 Iowa St 442.17 High Performance Properties 561 Loras Blvd 339.17 Ivan P Sr Divino 345 W Locust St Apt 3 211.62 Ivan P Sr Divino 345 W Locust St Apt 1 238.95 Ivan P Sr Divino 345 W Locust St Apt 2 174.67 Ivan P Sr Divino 378 W Locust St Apt 1 42.29 Ivan P Sr Divino 378 W Locust St Apt 2 75.22 Ivan P Sr Divino 380 W Locust St Apt 2 33.09 J Foht 723 Peru Rd 212.90 Jacqueline C Woodward 2509 Roosevelt St Stables 1,243.56 Janice Weis 400 E 22nd St 162.35 Jay C Close 689 W Locust St 161.13 Jayme V Hansen 1970 Lombard St 274.51 Jeffrey J Welter 695 Kane St 55.41 Jeffrey T Smith 1265 Thomas PI 165.54 Jerod F & Sarah A Bennett 750 Kelly Ln 204.73 Jesse Rans 2008 Foye St 98.15 Jody & Jason P Mccarty 2170 Deborah Dr 299.33 John C / Ann C Schober 2395 Knob Hill Dr 446.86 John R Barbee 3085 Oak View Ct 318.82 Joseph Healey 1012 Wilson St 217.23 Joseph Healey 1010 Wilson St 208.09 Josh C Andrews 2365 Matthew John Dr 385.00 Judy A Beecher 55 Milwaukee St 1,339.16 Julie Leclere 2491 Hempstead St 94.29 Julie Leclere 2489 Hempstead St 211.69 Kathryn A Schrauth 410 Kaufmann Ave 83.62 Kathy M Mccarthy 2085 Roosevelt St 99.88 Kenneth A Ginter 2662 Ogle St 203.73 Kenneth A Slaght 1486 W 3rd St 208.11 Kenneth E Keller 2054 Jackson St # 2 123.86 Key City Properties LLC 3125 Cedar Crest Rdg 232.61 Key City Properties LLC 3131 Cedar Crest Rdg 284.19 Kingdom Investment LLC 993 W 3rd St 514.86 Kingdom Investment LLC 308 Hill St Apt 2 231.23 Kingdom Investment LLC 308 Hill St Apt 1 407.05 Kingdom Investment LLC 500 Hill St 95.11 Kress Industrial Facility LLC Seippel Rd Commercial Park 345.96 Kristi M Eppler 2305 Queen St 47.50 Larry & Cheryl Conley 2512 Broadway St 124.55 Larry E Latham 1814 Jackson St 114.51 Larry Oglesby 712 Hill St Apt 1 96.42 Lonnie L Allen 2565 Front St 174.28 Lynn F Schmitz 1030 Roosevelt St 76.56 Lynn F Schmitz 1040 Roosevelt St 85.29 Main Street Development Co 100 Main St 578.87 Mark Krolich 743 Louise St 150.19 Mark T Dolson 54 Alpine St 161.64 McStac Properties LLC 1902 White St 235.66 Michael D Dohanich 2283 White St 413.32 6 Michael Dennison 595 Angella St 72.32 Michael J Schetgen 3922 Inwood Ave 191.82 Michael Kane 2222 Washington St 266.97 Michael Lloyd 2046 Morningview Rd 151.18 Michelle Scott 607 W 8th St 53.99 Mike D Voss 1280 Cleveland Ave 302.35 Natalie A Bonar 305 Clarke Dr 179.17 Nathan B Boves 977 Cleveland Ave 59.40 Nickie L Blume 2523 Washington St 403.91 Nina K Nelson 520 Lincoln Ave 306.83 Patrick Duggan 1540 Central Ave Business 306.95 Patrick Duggan 1540 Central Ave Apt 2s 37.51 Patrick J Norton 2739 Burden St 169.26 Patrick R Marsh 158 Bluff St 94.63 Philip F Schromen 713 Peru Rd 100.41 Quattro C Properties LLC 2672 Raven Oaks Dr 139.17 Quattro C Properties LLC 2676 Raven Oaks Dr 194.30 Randy E & Pamela J Davis 840 Roosevelt St 147.08 Rebecca A Stover 2875 Argyle St 163.98 Rebecca S Brandenburg 1404 Lincoln Ave 730.52 Richard D Ames 2337 Cherry St 67.55 Ricky J Hurst 3975 Inwood Ave 212.90 Robert J Sarazin 2626 Broadway St 248.17 Roger & Regina Blackbourn 1967 Rockdale Rd 254.33 Ron Rudiger 590 Angella St 169.53 Ronald L Houseloq 716 E 22nd St 177.11 Ronda S Carpenter 2655 Beverly Ave 345.02 Ruth M Montgomery 928 Garfield Ave 303.67 Ryan P Hickson 743 Cleveland Ave 62.01 Sara J Hines 2169 Elm St 232.66 Scott M Bries 735 Kirkwood St 2nd 98.56 Secretary Of Housing & Urban 2224 Francis St Apt 1 38.69 Secretary Of Housing & Urban 2224 Francis St Apt 2 38.69 Secretary Of Housing & Urban 2222 Francis St 39.09 Sherrie L Jones 2790 Andrew Ct 251.14 Steven J Kaiser 3405 Jackson St 91.09 Theresa M Sawvell 5300 Old Highway Rd 75.37 Thomas J & Martha J Blake 809 W 8th St # 2 135.95 Thomas J & Martha J Blake 2301 White St Apt 2 140.27 Thomas J & Martha J Blake 2214 Jackson St # 2 178.67 Thomas J & Martha J Blake 357 Kaufmann Ave Apt 2 184.25 Thomas J & Martha J Blake 2301 White St Apt 1 411.55 Thomas J Wernimont 1328 Jackson St 242.46 Timothy K Manning 1552 Locust St 60.32 Tina M Pluemer 890 Pleasant St 61.59 Tom J Ede 3951 Inwood Ave 212.90 Toni Hook 480 Klingenberg Ter 2,007.78 Travis Nelson 1523 Adair St 266.89 Vicki L Rako 1017 Bluff St 134.65 Walter Mclaughlin 689 W 8th St 267.85 West Locust Properties Llc 464 W Locust St Business 80.56 7 Iowa Watershed Project Letter of Interest: City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Interest requesting that the Catfish Creek Watershed be included as an Iowa Watershed Project and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Letter of Interest. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Alcohol Compliance Public Hearing - Cookin' Something Up: City Manager recom- mending that a public hearing be set for April 2, 2012, regarding the Alcohol Compli- ance Violation second Offense for Cookin' Something Up, 1640 JFK Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Bluff Street Brew Haus: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for the Bluff Street Brew Haus, 372 Bluff Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Steve's Ace Hard- ware: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for Steve's Ace Hardware, 3350 JFK Road. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Creslanes Bowling: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for Creslanes Bowling, 255 S. Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Days Inn /Spirits Bar and Grill: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for Days Inn /Spirits Bar and Grill, 1111 Dodge Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and ap- proved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Pizza Hut #4691: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for Pizza Hut #4691, 320 East 20th Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Freddie's Popcorn: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agreement for a first offense alcohol compliance violation for Freddie's Popcorn, 1086 Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 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. 77 -12 Applications for beer, liquor, and /or wine permits, as re- quired by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regula- tions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits was adopted. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 77 -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 LIQ- UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and ap- proved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the following named applicants and permit types. Whiskey River 1064 University Ave Class C Liquor License (Sunday) Dubuque Arboretum As- 3800 Arboretum Dr. Class B Native Wine Permit (Sunday) sociation Dubuque Lodge No. 355 2635 Windsor Ave. Class A Liquor License (Private Club)(Sunday) Exxtreme Pub 1701 Central Ave. Class C Liquor License (Sunday) Hartig Drug Co. 2255 JFK Rd Class E Liquor, Class B Wine (Carryout) Class C Beer Permit (Carryout) (Sunday) Loras College Campus 1450 Alta Vista Dr. Class C Liquor License (Catering) (Sun- day) Neighbor's Tap 1899 Rockdale Rd. Class C Liquor License Olive Garden Rest. #1516 3350 Dodge St. Class C Liquor License (Sunday) Panchero's Mexican Grill 4840 Asbury Rd. Class B Beer (Wine Cool - ers)(Sunday)(Outdoor) TantraThai Bistro 2055 Holliday Dr. Class C Liquor, Class B Wine Permit (Car - Suite 200 ryout Wine) (Sunday) Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Roy D. Buol, Mayor Motion by Lynch 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 7 -0. Dubuque Industrial Center South - 2012 Grading and Utilities Phase I: City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Dubuque Industrial Center South Grading & Utilities - 2012 Project, Phase I and that a public hearing be set for April 2, 2012. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 78 -12 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and esti- 9 mated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids (Dubuque Industrial Center South Grading & Utilities - 2012 Project, Phase I) was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on April 2, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 78 -12 DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH GRADING & UTILITIES — 2012 PRO- JECT, PHASE I 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 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Dubuque Industrial Center South Grading & Utilities — 2012 Project, Phase I, in the es- timated amount $4,744,572, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. A public hearing will be held on 2nd day of April, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and es- timated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The Dubuque Industrial Center South Grading & Utilities — 2012 Project, Phase I is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the im- provements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be pub- lished in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 1st day of May, 2012. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 21st day of May, 2012, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, adopted and approved this 19th day of March, 2012. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk BOARDS /COMMISSIONS Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards /Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting. Cable TV Commission: 1 three -year term through July 1, 2014 (last of 7 newly creat- ed positions). Applicant: Ronald Tigges, 4927 Wildflower Drive. 10 Appointment made at this meeting: Civil Service Commission: 1 three -year term through April 6, 2015 (Expiring term of Takes). Applicant: Betty Takes 1245 Dunleith Court. Upon City Council concurrence, Mayor Buol appointed Betty Takes to the Civil Service Commission for a three -year term through April 6, 2015. PUBLIC HEARINGS Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City Council. Hunter Equity, LLC - Development Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of pub- lic hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement with Hunter Equity, LLC for the sale of 12.4 acres in Dubuque Industrial Center West and construction of an 80,000 square -foot distribution center for Fed -Ex. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 79 -12 Approving a Development Agreement providing for the sale of 12.4 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Center West to Hunter Equity, LLC. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -12 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF 12.4 ACRES IN THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST TO HUNTER EQUITY, LLC Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 65 -12, dated March 5, 2012 declared its intent to enter into a Development Agreement with Hunter Equity, LLC for the sale of 12.4 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Center West (the Property); and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed disposition on March 19, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development Agreement for the sale to and development of the Property by Hunter Equity, LLC ac- cording to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement is in the pub- lic interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the attached Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Hunter Equity, LLC for the sale of the Property is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Devel- opment Agreement on behalf of the City and City Clerk is authorized and directed to at- test to his signature. Section 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to exe- cute and deliver a Special Warranty Deed for the Property as provided in the Develop- ment Agreement. Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 11 Request to Amend ID Institutional District - Clarke University: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Clarke University, 1550 Clarke Drive, to amend the ID Institutional District to allow a science addition and new surface parking lot, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. 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 Braig. Brian Scholtes from Clarke University, spoke in favor of the project. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Council Member Resnick stated that the City Attorney saw no conflict of interest in Mr. Resnick's vote on this issue as he is an employee of Clarke University. Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 27 -12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by providing for the approval of an amended campus development plan for the Clarke University ID Institutional District to allow construction of a science addition and associated parking lot at the intersection of Clarke Drive and Clarke Crest Drive. Se- conded by Braig. Motion carried 7 -0 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 27 -12 AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI- FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CLARKE UNIVERSITY ID INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A SCIENCE ADDITION AND ASSOCIATED PARKING LOT AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLARKE DRIVE AND CLARKE CREST DRIVE. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Devel- opment Code, be amended by providing for the approval of an amended campus devel- opment plan for Clarke University ID Institutional District, a copy of which is on file with the City of Dubuque Planning Services Department. Section 2. Institutional District Regulations. A. Use Regulations The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above - described ID Institutional District: 1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to: a. Offices for administrative personnel or other institutional employees and affiliates. b. Churches, libraries, and museums. c. Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and similar places of institutional assembly. d. Off - street parking and loading. e. Recreational or athletic facilities for the primary use and benefit of insti- tutional residents or affiliates. f. Single- family, two - family or multi - family dwellings for the housing of insti- tutional residents or affiliates. 2. Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses in the above - described ID Institutional District. 12 a. Located entirely within a principal building, bookstores, or bars seating not more than seventy -five (75) persons at one time and located not closer than two hundred feet (200') from the nearest Residential or Office Resi- dential District. b. All uses customarily incidental to the principal permitted uses in con- junction with which such accessory uses operated or maintained, but not to include commercial use outside the principal building. 3. No conditional uses shall be allowed. B. Lot and Bulk Regulations Development of land in the ID Institutional District shall be regulated as follows: The proposed Catherine Byrne Hall Science Addition and new parking lot shall be con- structed in substantial conformance with the attached amended campus development plan. C. Performance Standards The development and maintenance of uses in this ID Institutional District shall be estab- lished in conformance with Section 5 -22 of the Unified Development Code and the fol- lowing standards: 1. The storm water control shall be designed and built in accordance with city regulations subject to review and approval by the City of Dubuque En- gineering Department. 2. That appropriate erosion and sediment control will be installed prior to commencement of any land disturbing activity related to the subject pro- ject, including all required state and city permits related to erosion control. 3. New outdoor lighting shall utilize 72- degree cut -off luminaries. 4. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Article 13 of the Uni- fied Development Code. 5. All utilities, including telephone and cable television, shall be installed underground. 6. Final site plans shall be submitted in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of the Unified Development Code. D. Parking Requirements The off - street parking requirements for the principal permitted uses for the herein de- scribed ID Institutional District shall be regulated as follows. 1. The number, size and layout of off - street parking shall be in substantial com- pliance with the amended campus plan. 2. The design of the parking lot shall comply with Article 13 of the Unified Devel- opment Code. 3. Any significant expansion or reduction in the number of off - street parking spaces must be reviewed by Planning Services staff for compliance with the adopted Institutional District regulations. E. Sign Regulations The sign regulations shall be the same as that which are allowed in the ID Institutional District as established in Article 15 of the Unified Development Code. F. Additional Standards That all previously approved campus development plans are hereby amended to allow for the attached campus development plan. G. Transfer of Ownership Transfer of ownership of property in this ID Institutional District requires rezoning of the property to an appropriate zoning district. 13 H. Modifications Any modifications of this Ordinance must be approved by the City Council in accord- ance with zoning reclassification proceedings of Article 9 of the Unified Development Code. Section 3. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall take effect upon publication, as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. /s /Roy D. Buol, Mayor: Attest: /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 23rd day of March, 2012. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Request to Rezone - Middle Road and Seippel Road: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Callahan Construction to rezone property lo- cated at the southwest corner of Middle Road and Seippel Road from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to R -1 Single - Family Residential District, R -2 Two Fami- ly Residential District, and R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family Residential District and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Connors to re- ceive 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. Tom, Larson of Buesing and Associates, spoke in support of the rezoning as the engineering firm for the project. Planning Services Manager Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7 -0. Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 28 -12 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the southwest corner of Middle Road and Seippel Road from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to R -1 Single - Family Residential District, R -2 Two - Family Residential District, and R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family Residential District. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 28 -12 AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNI- FIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MIDDLE ROAD AND SEIPPEL ROAD FROM CS COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND WHOLESALE DISTRICT TO R -1 SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, R -2 TWO- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AND R -3 MODERATE DENSITY MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DIS- TRICT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Devel- opment Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter described property from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to R -1 Single - Family Residential 14 District, R -2 Two - Family Residential District, and R -3 Moderate Density Multi - Family Residential District, to wit: As shown in Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right -of -way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publications, as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. /s /Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 23rd day of March, 2012. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Voluntary Annexation- 10924 Key West Drive: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Catherine C. Christopherson for the voluntary annexa- tion of 10924 Key West Drive and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 80 -12 Approving ap- plication for voluntary annexation of territory to the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -12 APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF 12.4 ACRES IN THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST TO HUNTER EQUITY, LLC Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 65 -12, dated March 5, 2012 declared its intent to enter into a Development Agreement with Hunter Equity, LLC for the sale of 12.4 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Center West (the Property); and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed disposition on March 19, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development Agreement for the sale to and development of the Property by Hunter Equity, LLC ac- cording to the terms and conditions set out in the Development Agreement is in the pub- lic interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the attached Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Hunter Equity, LLC for the sale of the Property is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Devel- opment Agreement on behalf of the City and City Clerk is authorized and directed to at- test to his signature. Section 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to exe- cute and deliver a Special Warranty Deed for the Property as provided in the Develop- ment Agreement. Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 15 Roy D. Buol, Mayor Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council. ACTION ITEMS Project HOPE Update: Eric Dregne, Vice President of Programs for the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, presented the spring 2012 update on Project HOPE, which included information on the Project HOPE Coalition, targeting disengaged com- munities, working for collective impact, objectives, connecting people to education skills, pathways to employment, and helping families build financial assets. Motion by Connors to receive and file the information. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0. Dubuque Police Department New Uniform Shoulder Patch: Police Chief Mark Da!sing presented the Dubuque Police Department's new uniform shoulder patch and a brief summary of its development and history. Motion by Jones to receive and file the infor- mation. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0. Sunset Ridge Sidewalk Installation Waiver: Correspondence from Freund Law Firm, P.C. on behalf of Timothy and Kelly Sherman requesting a waiver of the requirement that a sidewalk be installed at 720 Sunset Ridge. Restated motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the documents and approve the waiver. Seconded by Resnick. Tim Sherman, 720 Sunset Ridge, explained the information he received regarding the side- walk requirement he received at the time he purchased the property and built a house after the last street reconstruction and shared neighborhood survey information. Council discussed the intent of the last street reconstruction as it pertained to sidewalk installa- tion on the west side of the street. Motion carried 7 -0. Preliminary Plat - Brickyard Estates: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat for Brickyard Estates (Southwest corner of Middle Road and Seippel Road) as requested by Callahan Construction, Inc. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0. Code of Ordinances - Farmers' Market Amendment: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the ordinance that sets for the conditions for the outdoor Farmers' Market around City Hall. 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 Lynch. Dan LoBianco, Executive Director for Dubuque Main Street provided an explanation of how vendors will designate their items are produced locally or procured elsewhere. Motion carried 7 -0. Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 29 -12 Amend- ing City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 Central Market, Section 4 -4 -1 Mar- ket Area Delineated by Extending the South Boundary of the Market Area; Section 4 -4 -2 Farmers' Market; Display of Merchandise by Providing for the Sale of Goods Which have been Raised, Produced, Procured or Crafted by Local Vendors; and Section 4 -4 -6 Revocation of Permit by Revoking Permits for Goods Sold that were not Raised, Pro- duced, Procured or Crafted by Local Vendors. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7- 0. 16 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 29 -12 AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 4 CENTRAL MARKET, SECTION 4 -4-1 MARKET AREA DELINEATED BY EXTENDING THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE MARKET AREA; SECTION 4 -4-2 FARMERS' MAR- KET; DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE BY PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF GOODS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED, PRODUCED, PROCURED OR CRAFTED BY LOCAL VENDORS; AND SECTION 4 -4-6 REVOCATION OF PERMIT BY REVOKING PER- MITS FOR GOODS SOLD THAT WERE NOT RAISED, PRODUCED, PROCURED OR CRAFTED BY LOCAL VENDORS Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances § 4 -4 -1 is amended to read as fol- lows: Section 4 -4 -1. Market Area Delineated: The property of the city adjacent to the city hall, together with such parts of the streets and sidewalks located within the area bounded by the south side of Tenth Street, the north side of Thirteenth Street, the west side of Central Avenue and the east side of Main Street, and such distances on Iowa Street between Thirteenth and Four- teenth Streets on both sides thereof as may be necessary for three (3) standard auto parking stalls, will constitute and be known as the Central Market. Section 2. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances § 4 -4 -2 is amended to read as fol- lows: The Central Market will be a "farmers' market" as provided for in the Iowa administra- tive code and will be subject to the rules relating thereto. Inspections may be conducted by the city manager who is under contract with the state department of inspections and appeals. Subject to such regulation and the limitations and prohibitions set forth herein- after, any person, firm or corporation may display, offer for sale or sell on the streets or sidewalks of the Central Market, flowers, plants, arts, crafts or food items which have been raised, produced, procured or crafted by the local vendor and which are displayed and sold at a stall for which a permit has been issued as provided for in this chapter. Section 3. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances § 4 -4 -6 is amended to read as fol- lows: In any case where it is found that items displayed, offered for sale or sold have not been raised, produced, procured or crafted by the local vendor, or have been pro- cessed, manufactured or crafted by the local vendor in violation of any city ordinance or permit agreement, the permit may be revoked by the city manager. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect on publication. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. /s /Roy D. Buol, Mayor: Attest: /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 23rd day of March, 2012. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Retail Single -Use Plastic Bag Reporting: City Manager requesting approval of an or- dinance that will require retailers, based on size, to report their purchase and distribu- tion of plastic bags in order to measure community -wide progress towards the adopted goal of reducing single -use plastic bag use 90% by 2017 in Dubuque. Motion by Con- nors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordi- nance 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. Council dis- 17 cussed concerns over the perception of mandatory reporting and relayed concerns by businesses about the data being disclosed publicly. Sustainability Coordinator Cori Bur- bach and Resource Management Coordinator Paul Schultz stated that local retailers had been contacted about collaborating on the reduction and that data could be easily gotten from retailer inventory numbers. Ms. Burbach added that data would not be mar- keted publicly. Motion failed 5 -2 with Lynch and Resnick voting nay. Motion by Connors to consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environ- ment, Chapter 2 Establishments and Hotel Sanitation, by Adopting a New Section 6 -2 -2 Single -Use Plastic Bag Reduction. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5 -2 with Lynch and Resnick voting nay. Dubuque Intermodal Center Phase II - TIGER IV Grant Application: City Manager recommending approval of a grant application for funding of Phase II for the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center in the Historic Millwork District. Motion by Braig to re- ceive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 81 -12 Endorsing the submission of a Tiger IV Grant application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to fund Phase II of the Intermodal Transportation Center. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -12 ENDORSING THE SUBMISSION OF A TIGER IV GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TO FUND PHASE II OF THE INTER - MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER Whereas, the TIGER IV Grant program provides funding to support the next phase of the new Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center; and Whereas the TIGER IV program grant application has over 41 % matching and lever- aged funds, (30% City match, 9% leveraged funds from the IDOT, 2% local colleges and IBM match) and 59% federal funds; and Whereas, the City Council finds that Phase II of the Intermodal Transportation Center project, would create an improved and strengthened transportation network and connect all modes of transportation, making the City significantly more attractive to both industry and the citizens of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa hereby endorses the at- tached application to the TIGER IV Discretionary Grants Program, which includes for a 30% City match. Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to sign, on behalf of the City Council, the application for TIGER IV Discretionary Grant. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of March, 2012. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Work Session - University of Iowa Sustainable Dubuque: City Manager requesting a work session be set for Tuesday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. to hear presentations from the students participating in the University of Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities partnership with Sustainable Dubuque. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the docu- ments and set the public hearing as recommended. Seconded by Connors. Motion car- ried 7 -0. 18 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Sutton reported on her attendance at the recent the National League of Cities con- ference in Washington DC and presented the Intercultural Competence Initiative 2nd Place award that the City of Dubuque received from the League. Connors reported on her attendance at the same conference and pointed out the valuable sessions, which indicated that business and young people are also looking at the whole of a community when looking to relocate. There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:38 p.m. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl City Clerk 19