6 17 13 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 6/17/2013
Lynch, Resnick, Sutton, Braig, Buol, Connors, Jones
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Building
350 W. fith Street, Dubuque
June 17, 2013
Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at
www.citvofdubuaue.ora /media and on Dubuque's CityChannel on the
Mediacom cable system at Channel8 (analog) and 97.2 (digital).
WORK SESSION
5:00 PM
Historic Millwork District Update
Historic Millvwrk District Work Session -MVtvt Memo Staff Memo HMD Work Session Agenda HMD Presentation Pad I HMD
Presentation Part II Historic Boardwalk Hall Decision Workforce Housing Federal Taxation of State Historic Tax Credits Intermodal
FadlilyFunding Scenarios, Millvark Parking Priorities Map Parking Lot Capacity and Construction Cost Estimate Memo Maps,
REGULAR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
May the spirit of wisdom keep our hearts and rands open aswe endeavor to serve the common good.
1. Richard Bissell Day (June 27, 2013)
Richard Bissell Day Proclamation
PROCLAMATION(S)
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Main Street Iowa Awards
Dubuque Main Street Director Dan LoBianco to present Main Street Iowa Awardsfor Best Public Improvement Project
(Historic Millwork District Complete Streets Project) and Best Total Rehabilitation Project (Caradco Project).
Complete greets Award Total Rehabilitation Award
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non - controversial and all consent itemswill be normally voted upon in a single
motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If youwould liketo discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone
and he recognized by the Mayor and state the itemyou would like removedfromthe Consent Agenda for separate discussion and
consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cable TV Commission of 5/1; City Council Proceedings of 6/3; Civil Service Commission of 5/29; Historic Preservation
Commission of 5/16; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 5/15; Zoning Advisory Commission of 6/5; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 5/20; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for
Month Ended 4/30; Proof of Publication for Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Storm Water Collection Accounts
of 5/24
Suggested Disposition: Receive aid File
Cable TV 5/1 Cily Council Proceedings 6/2 Civil Service 5/29 Historic Preservation 5/16 Long Range Planning 5/15 Zoning
Advisory Commission 6/5 Proof - Council Proceedings 5/20 Proof -List of Claims/Summary of Revenues 4/30, Proof -
Delinguent Utility Accounts
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Leo Heim for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
Heim 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: Leo Heim for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
ICAP Claim
4. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Bell Tower Theater Productions
City Manager is recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Bell Tower Productions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 Bell Tower Purchase of Services City Manager Memo, Staff Memo Agreement,
5. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Dubuque Community Y
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the Dubuque Community Y.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 Dubuque Community Y Purchase of Services City Manager Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
6. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Dubuque County Extension
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Dubuque County ISU
Extension.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dubuque County ISU Extension Purchase of Service Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Agreement
7. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association
City Manager is recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse
Association.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 VNA Purchase of Services Grant Agreement City Manager Memo Agreement Staff Memo
8. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Four Mounds
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Four Mounds Foundation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Four Mounds Foundation Purchase of Service Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Agreement,
9. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Hills and Dales Senior Center
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Hills and Dales Senior
Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 Hills and Dales Senior Center Agreement City Manager Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
10. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Lutheran Services
City Manager is recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Lutheran Services in Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 LutheranServices Purchase of Services Grant Agreement City Manager Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
11. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Northeast Iowa School of Music
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Northeast Iowa School of
Music.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Northeast Iowa School of Music Purchase of Service Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Agreement
12. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Project Concern Foster Grandparent
City Manager is recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Project Concern, Inc. for
services related to the Foster Grandparent Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 Project Concern Foster Grandparent Purchase of Services City Manager Memo Staff Memo Agreement,
13. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Riverview Center
City Manager is recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the Riverview Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 Riverview Center Purchase of Services Grant Agreement City Manager Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement
14. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 RSVP Purchase of Services City Manager Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
15. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - St. John's Lutheran Church
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the St. John's Lutheran
Church.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 St John's Lutheran Church Purchase of Services Grant Agreement City Manager Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
16. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Washington Tool Library
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with the Washington Tool Library.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
FY14 Washington Tool Library Agreement City Manager Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
17. Purchase of Services Agreement - Four Mounds HEART Program
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Agreement with Four Mounds HEART Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Four Mounds HEART Program - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
18. Purchase of Services Agreement - Opening Doors
City Manager recommending execution of Purchase of Services Agreement with Opening Doors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Opening Doors Purchase of Services Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
19. Purchase of Services Agreement - St. Mark Community Center
City Manager recommending execution of a Purchase of Services Agreement with St. Mark Community Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
St Mark Community Center Purchase of Services Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
20. Contracted Services Agreement - America's River Corporation
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with America's River Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
America's River Corporation Contracted Services Agreement - MVM Memo Staff Memo Agreement,
21. Contracted Services Agreement - Crescent Community Health Center
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Crescent Community Health Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Crescent Community Health Center Contracted Services Agreement - MVM Memo Staff memo Agreement,
22. Contracted Services Agreements - Dubuque Area Labor Management Council
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor
Management Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dubuque Area Labor Management Council - MVM Memo Staff Memo Agreement,
23. Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Main Street
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Dubuque Main Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dubuque Main Street Contracted Services Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement
24. Contracted Services Agreement - DuRide
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with DuRide.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DuRide Contracted Services Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement
25. Contracted Services Agreement - Every Child 1 Every Promise
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Every Child Every Promise.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Every Child 1 Every Promise Contracted Service Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
26. Contracted Services Agreement - Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Contracted Services Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
27. Contracted Services Agreement - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Green and Healthy Homes
Initiative
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque: Green and Healthy Homes Initiative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Green and Healthy Homes Initiative Contracted Services Agreement - MVM Memo Staff Memo Agreement,
28. Contracted Services Agreement - Matter Creative Center
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Matter Creative Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Matter Creative Center Purchase of Services Agreement- MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
29. Contracted Services Agreement - Operation: New View Community Action Agency
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Operation: New View Community
Action Agency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Operation New View Contracted Services Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo Agreement,
30. Contracted Services Agreement - Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project HOPE
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque: Project HOPE.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Prolect HOPE Contracted Services Agreement- MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement
31. Contracted Services Agreement - Proudly Accessible Dubuque
City Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Proudly Accessible Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Proudly Accessible Dubuque Contracted Services Agreement- MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement,
32. East 16th Street - Acquisition Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat of Lot B of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 2 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which provides additional right -of -way for East 16th Street near Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot B of Bee Branch Subdivision No. 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
East 16th Street Right of Way Plat -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Vicinity Map Acquisition Plat, Surveyor's Certificate,
Owners Consent
33. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment
from the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under
Iowa Code Section 403.19.
RESOLUTION Approving the advance of funds for repayment from the Greater Downtown District Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of Certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Resolution Approving an Advance of City Funds for Repayment from the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area - MVM
Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution
34. Technology Park Urban Renewal Area
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment
from the Technology Park Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under
Iowa Code Section 403.19.
RESOLUTION Approving an advance of funds for repayment from the Technology Park Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Fund and directing the filing of Certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Resolution Approving an Advance of City Funds for Repayment from the Technology Park Urban Renewal Area - MVM
Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution,
35. Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment
from the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of
certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19.
RESOLUTION Approving the advance of funds for repayment from the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of Certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Resolution Approving an Advance of City Funds for Repayment from the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area -
MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution,
36. Design Guidelines Update Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending approval to execute the grant agreement to update the City of Dubuque Design
Guidelines.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Design Guidelines Update Grant Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Grant Agreement,
37. Watershed Management Plan Extension
City Manager recommending approval of a request for extension of the City's Phase II contract with the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan from June 2014 to December 2014.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Catfish Creek Watershed Plan Phase II Contract Extension -MVM Memo, Staff memo, Letter to IEDA
38. Well Field Electrical Upgrade Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Well Field Electrical Upgrades Project as
completed by Price Industrial Electric.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Well Field Electrical Upgrades Project and authorizing the payment of the contract
amount to the contractor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Well Field Electrical Upgrades Protect -MVM memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Prolect Certification Letter,
39. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Commissioner Louise Kames submitting her resignation from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Kames Resignation Letter,
40. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of Planning Technician and Zoning Enforcement
Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
Planning Technician List Zoning Enforcement Officer List,
41. Health and Prescription Insurance Plans Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Renewal
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rate submitted by HM Life for Specific and Aggregate Stop -Loss
Renewal of the City's Health and Prescription Drug Insurance Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Health and Prescription Insurance Plans Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Renewal -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Health
Choices Document,
42. PEG Capital Expenditure Request
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission recommendations for funding from the Public,
Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities for Dubuque Community
Schools to purchase a computer, editing software, and portable backgrounds with which to produce programming for
their educational access channel.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PEG Capital Expenditure Request -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , PEG Capital Grant Application
43. Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Funding
City Manager recommending submittal of a grant for $83,964 in HUD shortfall funds for the current Fiscal Year ending
December 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2013 Housing Choice Voucher Funding Shortfalls -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Attachment A,
44. Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Project Status Report
City Manager transmitting the Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Project Status Report for May 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Sustainable Dubuque Monthly Report-MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Monthly Report,
45. Local Sustainability Matching Fund Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a grant application to the Local Sustainability Matching Fund to support the
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative with the required match coming from the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Local Sustainability Matching Fund Grant Application -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Proposal
46. Request for Proposals - E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Consultant Services
City Manager requesting approval of two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for master plan development of the E.B.
Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
RFP for Consultant Services for E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, RFP,
47. US Conference of Mayors - Lead Safe for Kids' Sake Grant Program
City Manager recommending that the City of Dubuque's Housing and Community Development Department submit and
City Council approve a US Conference of Mayors Lead Safe for Kids' Sake Grant application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
US Conference of Mayors Grant Funding Application -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Grant Explanation and Submission
48. Audit Engagement Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Audit Engagement Agreement for year ending June 30, 2013 audit with
Eide Bailly.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Eide Bailly Audit Engagement Agreement -MVM Memo, Staff Memo , Eide Badly Audit Engagement Agreement
49. Acquisition of Property -1947 Green Street
City Manager recommending approval to extend an offer to the property owners D. Ronald and Christine A. McClain to
purchase the property at 1947 Green Street
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by D. Ronald and Christine A. McClain in the City of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
1947 Green Street Property Acquisition -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Purchase Agreement, Vicinity Map,
50. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications
Company informing the City of programming changes being implemented on or about July 12, 2013.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Mediacom Letter,
51. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Correspondence from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informing the City that the modified flood
hazard information for Dubuque became effective May 31, 2013 remains valid and revises the FIRM and FIS reports
that were in effect prior to that date.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
FEMA Letter,
52. Improvement Contracts and Maintenance Bonds
Apel Paving & Parking Lot Service for the Port of Dubuque 2013 Parking Lot Pavement Markings; McDermott
Excavating, Inc. for the South Algona Street Pavement Repair; Murphy Construction for City Hall Third Floor
Remodeling; River City Paving for South Algona Street Pavement Repair; Skyline Storage & Trucking, Inc., for South
Algona /St. Joseph Streets intersection, street pavement, sidewalk, curb, and gutter replacement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Apel Contract, McDermott Contract, Murphy Contract, River City Paving Contract Skyline Storage Contract,
53. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders — Tott's Tap
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance
violation for Tots Tap, 3457 Jackson Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Tots Tap Alcohol Compliance Agreement -MVM Memo Staff Memo , Agreement,
54. 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 applications for retail cigarette /tobacco sales permits, as required by Iowa Code 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Liquor License Renewals -MVM Memo, Police Memo Liquor Resolution, Tobacco Resolution
BOARDS /COMM ISSIONS
Review of applications to the following Boards /Commissions:
Applicants are 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.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One - 3 year term through February 15, 2016 (vacant term of Koshakji)
Applicant:
Mary Bridget Corken, 2353 Martin Dr.
Zoning Advisory Commission
One — 3 year term through July 1, 2016 (expiring term of Norton)
Applicant:
Patrick Norton, 920 Valentine Dr.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Four - 3 year terms through June 30, 2016 (expiring terms of Hemmer, Kames, O'Rourke - Rosenow, and Riedel)
Applicants:
Tom Farley, 491 West 4th St.
Katherine Kluseman, 1631 Alta Place
Tim Olson, 1090 Grove Terrace
Marina O'Rourke - Rosenow, 2085 Mullin Rd.
Susan Riedel, 282 Kelly's Bluff
Richard Rossignol, 1631 Main St. Apt #1
Jessica Teckemeyer, 2945 Keokuk St.
All applicants qualify for the Arts Representative designation.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
One — 3 year term through June 29, 2016(expiring terms of Bakke)
Applicant:
Rod Bakke, 3030 Karen St.
Historic Preservation Commission
Two — 3 year terms through July 1, 2016 (expiring terms of McDonell; Jackson Park District and Whalen; West 11th
District)
Applicants:
Benjamin Beard, 1854 Churchill St. (Qualifies as an Interim Commissioner)
Robert M. McDonell, 135 West 17th St. (Qualifies for Jackson Park District)
Dr. John Whalen, 1105 Highland PI. (Qualifies for W. 11th St. District)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Housing Commission
One — 3 year term through August 17, 2015 (Vacant term of Culbertson)
Applicant:
Robert M. McDonell, 135 West 17th St.
Housing Code Appeals Board
One — 3 year term through January 11, 2015 (Vacant term of Newman)
Applicant:
Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St.
(Ms. Gotz is resigning her appointment to the Building Code Board of Appeals in favor of applying for the Housing
Code Appeals Board.)
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One — 3 year terms through July 1, 2016 (expiring term of Reisdorf)
Applicant:
Stephen V. Reisdorf, 740 Brookview Sq.
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Library Board of Trustees
Two 4 year terms
through July 1, 2015 (vacant term of Hammer)
through July 1, 2017(expiring term of Willis)
Applicants:
Daniel Boice, 1225 West 3rd St.
John T. Pregler, 1525 Pego Ct.
Mike Willis, 1365 West 5th St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Mr. Pregler currently serves on the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Two — 3 year term through July 1, 2016 (expiring terms of Winterwood and Prochaska)
Applicants:
Charles Winterwood, 1555 Montrose Terrace
James Prochaska, 2478 Beacon Hill (Additional Application)
Park and Recreation Commission
Three — 3 year terms through June 30, 2016 (expiring terms of Hoffmann, Lyness, and Schlueter)
Applicants:
Katherine Lydon, 123 Bluff St.
Karen Lyness, 89 Alpine St.
David Schlueter, 3645 Crescent Ridge
Paul Hoffmann, 174 Bradley St. (Additional Application)
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Two 3 -Year terms
through February 1, 2016 (vacant term of Coty)
through February 1, 2014 (vacant term of Connors)
Applicants:
Robert J. Felderman, 241 Southgate Dr.
Nancy Rhomberg, 2477 Beacon Hill Dr. (Additional Application)
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Applications, Civic Center Advisory Commission Application, Community
Development Advisory Commission Application, Historic Preservation Commission Applications , Housing Code Appeals
Board Application, Housing Commission Application., Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Application Library Board
of Trustees Applications, Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Application , Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Applications, Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission Applications, Zoning Advisory Commission Application, Gender
Balance Tally, Gender Balance Law Gender Balance Q &A sheet,
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. Request to Rezone -13034 Seippel Road / Hillcrest Family Services
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Hillcrest Family services to rezone property
located at 13034 Seippel Road from County A -1 Agricultural and C -1 Conservancy to City OF Office Residential
concurrent with annexation and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
reclassifying hereinafter described property, in conjunction with annexation, located at 13034 Seippel Road from
County A -1 Agricultural and C -1 Conservancy to City OR Office Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Commission Letter, Applicant Materials, Staff Materials, Ordinance, Proof of Publication,
2. Voluntary Annexation Request -13034 Seippel Road 1 Hillcrest Family Services
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a voluntary annexation request by Hillcrest Family Services
for their 10 -acre property located at 13034 Seippel Road and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the application for voluntary annexation of territory owned by Hillcrest Family Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Annexation of 13034 Seippel Road -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Applicant Materials, Staff Materials Resolution, Dalsina Memo
Proof of Publication,
3. Warehouse Trust, LLC (Novelty Ironworks Building) Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Obligations and the execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with Warehouse Trust, LLC and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a
Development Agreement relating thereto with Warehouse Trust, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Warehouse Trust Development Agreement -MVM Memo Staff Memo Resolution, Development Agreement, Proof of
Publication,
4. Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund)
Changed
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the suggested proceedings on the issuance of not to exceed
$14,767, 000 in Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Program) and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $14,767,000 Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund) Public Hearing - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Bond
Counsel Letter, Resolution Proof of Publication,
5. FY2013 and FY 2014 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the FY2013 and FY 2014 Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the FY2013 and FY2014
Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe Lining Project -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution, Proof of Publication,
6. 30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the 30 -Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 9th to 11th Streets and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for Phase I of the 30 -Inch Force
Main Relocation Project From 9th to 11th Streets
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
30 Inch Force Main Relocation Proiect -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution 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. Design Mill State Business Financial Assistance Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance Application
to the Iowa Economic Development Authority on behalf of Design Mill, Inc., to locate in the CARADCO Building at 900
Jackson Street.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an application for State Business Assistance on behalf of Design Mill, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Design Mill, Inc. State Business Financial Assistance Application -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Resolution
2. Contracted Services Agreement - Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
City Manager recommending approval of a Contracted Services Agreement with the Dubuque Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau, which requests appointment of the Mayor and one City Council Member to its Board of Directors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Contracted Services Agreement - MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Agreement, CVB
Articles of Incorporation, CVB Organizational Chart,
3. Arts and Culture Program - FY14 Operating Support Requests
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission requesting approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 Arts and Culture Funding
Program for Operating Support recommendations and associated funding agreements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Arts and Culture Program FY14 Operating Support,
4. Arts and Culture Program - FY14 Special Projects Grants
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommending approval of seven Fiscal Year 2013 Arts and Culture
Grants for Special Projects and authorize the City Manager to sign the grant agreements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Commission Letter, Arts and Culture Program - FY14 Special Projects Grants Executive Summary,
5. Iowa Department of Transportation - Memorandum of Understanding for SW Arterial
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the continued development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial Project.
There will be a brief presentation by Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann.
RESOLUTION Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the continued development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial Project, Iowa DOT
Agreement No. 2013 -16 -262
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Southwest Arterial MOU Transfer of Jurisdiction -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, MOU Transfer of Jurisdiction, Resolution
6. Smart Planning Outline for Comprehensive Plan Update
City Manager recommending approval of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission's Smart Planning outline for
the update of the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Smart Planning Outline for Comprehensive Plan Update -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Smart Planning Outline, Legislative Guide,
7. Code of Ordinances - Greater Downtown Urban Renewal TIF
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance amending the tax increment financing district for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance Nos. 60 -12, previously amended, providing that general property taxes levied and
collected each year on all property located within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other Taxing Districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of
principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred
by said City in connection with the Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal TIF Ordinance -MVM Memo, Staff Memo, Ordinance,
8. Code of Ordinances - City Council Compensation
Approval of an ordinance amending the salary compensation of the City Council effective January 1, 2014 as
recommended by the City Council Compensation Task Force and approved by the City Council on June 3, 2013.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor and City
Council, Section 1 -6 -2 Compensation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Task Force Recommendation, Ordinance,
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT