1 5 15 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
January 5, 2015
B21g, Seel, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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RE GUI-AR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCUM TIONS)
1. Cam IF Lifetree Week P roclam#ion
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be Future and non controversial and all consent items will be normally voDd
upon in a single motion wltlnoutany separate discussion on a particular item If youwoultl like to discuss one of the Consent
Items, please go to tine microphone and be recognized by tine Mayor and statethe item youwoultl like removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Subm iftetl
Civil Service Minutes 12215 Human Rights Commission Minutes 11/10, Library Board Minutes 10/20 and 11/19, Sister City
Minutes 11/12, PabS and Recreation Minutes 1 C9, Proof of Publlcabon for City Council proceed Toy of 1221
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File
2. NMice of Claims and Suits
Society Ins (Mahan Backes) for personal in Try Check Capital tar property damage
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Refer W City Attorney
3. Disposition M Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Ertlty Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
owe Communites Assurance Pool. Mahan Backes for personal Injury
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Concur
0. Metliacom Comm unications C oni
Correspondence from Metllacom Com mTreaters Com pary advising the City of a programming additions and ate
atljustn encs on or about January 15tln.
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File
B. Proposed Am aitlment for 2015 State Pnonfa
City Manager recommending the Food Residual Composting Issue be deleted from the Clby of Dubuque's 2015 State
Legislative Phonies.
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Approve
6. Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge- Letter of Intent
City Manager recommending approval to submit Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Letter of Intent
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Approve
T. Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant Request
The National Mississippi River Museum &Aquarum requesting endorsement of an application fora grant from the Iowa
Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) program.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant Application From the National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium of the Dubuque County Historical Society
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Property Acquisition - 1980 Rockdale Road
City Manager recommending approval to acquire property located at 1980 Rockdale Road from Ruth Willis.
RESOLUTION Approving the Acquisition of Real Estate Owned by Ruth A. Willis in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Property Acquisition -396 W. Locust Property
City Manager recommending approval to acquire property at 396 West Locust Street from DB&T Community Corp for the
purpose of rehabbing and reselling to a qualified homebuyer.
RESOLUTION Approving the Acquisition of real estate owned by DB&T Community Development Corp at 396 West Locust
in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 3 Year 1
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the SRF Green Alley — Bid Set 3 Year 1 Project,
and further recommending adoption of the Final Schedule of Assessments.
RESOLUTION Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 3 Year 1 and Authorizing the payment of the contract
amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 3 Year 1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 5 Year 1
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the SRF Green Alley — Bid Set 5 Year 1 Project,
and further recommending adoption of the Final Schedule of Assessments.
RESOLUTION Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 5 Year 1 and Authorizing the payment of the contract
amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 5 Year 1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Pre-Annexation Agreement - 14682 Old Highway Rd., Rodney and Diann Mozena
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Rodney M. and Diann T. Mozena, property
owners at 14682 Old Highway Road.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Rodney M. and Diann T.
Mozena
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Title Transfer for 1598 Washington
City Manager recommending approval authorizing the transfer of title for City-owned real property located at 1598
Washington Street, to Community Housing Initiatives Inc.
RESOLUTION Approving the Transfer of Title of Real Estate located at 1598 Washington Street, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—Aldi, Inc. #80
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation
for Aldi, Inc. #80, 2160 Holliday Dr.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Liquor License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Housing Code Appeals Board
Two, 3 year terms through January 11, 2018 (Expiring terms of Gotz and Miller)
Applicants:
Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St. (Additional Application)
Fred Miller, 2462 Central Ave.
Human Rights Commission
Three, 3 year terms through January 1, 2018 (Expiring terms of Allen, Lee and Stewart)
One, 3 yearterm through January 1, 2017 (Vacant term of Ostwinkle)
Applicants:
Anthony Allen, PO Box 1721
Frederick Davis Jr., 348 West 1 st St.
Nikkole Nutter, 2897 Asbury Rd.
R.R.S Stewart, 460 Summit St.
Shirley Templeton Vaughn, 2973 Castle Woods Ln.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/2 females
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through July 1, 2015 (Vacant term of Miller)
Applicants:
Justin McCarthy, 315 River Ridge St.
Laura Roussell, 3224 Bittersweet Ln.
Greg Yoko, 3660 Seville
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/1 female
Zoning Board of Adjustments
One, 5 year term through March 25, 2017 (Vacant term of Gibbs)
Applicant:
Bethany Golombeski, 65 Cambridge Ct.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/1 female
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. Interstate Power and Light Company Franchise Agreement
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider an Ordinance granting to Interstate Power and Light
Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and
operate in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an electric system and to furnish and sell electric energy to the City and its
inhabitants and authorizing the City to collect franchise fees for a period of 25 years and the City Manager
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Repealing Ordinance No. 58-93 and granting to Interstate Power and Light Company, Its Successors and
Assigns, The Right and Non-Exclusive Franchise to Acquire, Construct, Erect, Maintain and Operate in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, an electric system and to furnish and sell electric energy to the City and its inhabitants and authorizing
the City to collect franchise fees for a period of 25 years
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Black Hills Energy Corporation Franchise Amendment
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider an amendment to City Of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Sec.
11-4-23: Franchise Fee, authorizing the City Council to impose a franchise fee not to exceed three percent (3%) on the
gross revenue generated from the distribution and sale of natural gas or mixed gas within the City of Dubuque, by
increasing such authority to five percent (5%) and the City Manager recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Sec. 11-4-23: Franchise Fee, Authorizing the City
Council to impose a Franchise Fee not to exceed three percent (3%) on the gross revenue generated from the
distribution and sale of natural gas or mixed gas within the City of Dubuque, by increasing such authority to five percent
(5%)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014 and Auditor's
Presentation
City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2014 Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR), Auditors Communication
with Those Charged with Governance Letter, the City Finance staff responses to auditor's findings and Eide Bailly CPA
Audit Partner Dave Cahill's presentation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 10 -Sledding in City Parks
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance prohibiting sledding, downhill skiing, snowboarding or
tobogganing on City property except in designated areas of certain parks.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 10 Public Ways And Property, Chapter 5 Parks And Recreation, Article B Use
Regulations by adopting a new Section 10-5b-23 Prohibiting Sledding, Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding or Tobogganing
Except in Certain Designated Areas in Certain City Parks
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Grand River Center Annual Report
Mitzi Yordy, Manager of the Grand River Center, will make a presentation to the City Council on the 2014 Annual
Report and updates of activities in the current fiscal year and plans for the future.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan
City Manager recommending adoption of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Readiness Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Adoption of the 2014 National Electrical Code
City Manager recommending adoption of the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building
Codes, Article D Electrical Code by adopting The National Electrical Code, 2014 Version With Amendments thereto;
and adopting a new Section 14-1d-3 Establishing the Electrical Code Board and Providing for the Powers, Operation,
Membership, and Meetings
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Update on Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is providing an update regarding the proposed construction schedule for the Upper Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Property Acquisition -400 East 22nd Street (Deconstruction Project)
City Manager recommending approval to deconstruct 400 E. 22nd Street as required for the construction of the Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. 'River Boat Bench" Agreement -Shawna Lipper
City Manager recommending approval to present agreement to Shawna Lipper.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Request to Schedule Convention &Visitors Bureau Budget Work Session
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session on the Dubuque Area Convention &Visitors
Bureau Budget for February 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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 to Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -Q)Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT