1 20 15 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
January 91, 2015
Jones Connors, Bralg, Resnick, Sutton, Lynch, Spot
CITY OF DUBUQUE IOWA
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RE GUI-AR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considemd to be Future and noncontroversial and all consent items will be normally voDd
upon In a single motion wltlloutany separate discussion on a particular item If youwoultl like to discuss one of the Consent
Items, please go to the microphone and be remgnKed by the Mayor and statethe item youwould like mmoved from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Subm ifted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commisslon of 9/30/14 11/13/14, and 10/21/14, Cable TV Com mission of 12/03/14',
Human Rights Commission of 12/13/14', Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 12/1 7/14 Zoning Advisory
Corn misslon of 1/7 Zoning Board of Adjustments of 12/13/14', City Council Pmceedhas of 1/5/14', Pmet of Publication for
City Council Pmceedings of 12/15/14.
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Claim by Al Taxi Service for vehicle damage; Claim by Bran Jacobson submlRed by First Financial Asset
Management for vehicle dam age Claim by Joyr Bmessler submi Led by Rural Mutual Insurance for vehicle dam age
Mullen vs. City of Dubuque Sul[
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Retx W City Attorney
3. Disposition M Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been m erer to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
owa Communities Assurance Pool. Bran Jambseon for vehicle dam age Check Capital for vent le dam age
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Concur
4. Harvard K amedy S cbool Innovations in American Govern art -Rountl Too
City Manager recommending submittal of the 2014 Round Two Supplemental Application Information to the Harvard
Kennedy School for Innovators In Amenc an Govemm ent Award.
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Approve
B. Certified Local Government(CLG) Grant Agreement-E agle Point Park
City Manager recommending approval of the CLG Grant Agreement with the State H Istorc Preselvaton Office, In order to
prepare a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places and to conducta Pbase 1 Archeological Survey for Eagie
Point Park
RESOLUTION AutdonLgo a CLG Grant I nAid Agreement with Me State Historical Society of Iowa to preparean In enslve
Survey and Evaluation and Natoral Register Of IT abort Places Nomination for Egold Point Parc.
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Interactive Kiosks - Cathsb Creek Watershed Mangan ent Authority Phase II Grant
City Manager recommending approval of purchase of InteracAve snake for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management
Authority's Phase II Grant, and to reject the bids from outside consultants to develop the kiosks.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Recommendations
City Manager recommending approval of funding the recommended grant applications.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Continuing Disclosure Policy
City Manager recommending adoption of the Continuing Disclosure Policy to comply with the Federal Securities Laws.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Final Plat for Siegert's Place Fifth Addition
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat for Siegert's Place Fifth Addition.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Siegert's Place Fifth Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Property Acquisition - 1980 Rockdale Road
City Manager recommending acceptance of the deed to property located at 1980 Rockdale Road owned by Ruth A Willis.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to certain real estate in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, from Ruth A. Willis
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Jule Transit Facility Roof& Sprinkler Repair Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for The Jule Facility Roof Repair Project, as
completed by Bel Aire Home Improvement, and acceptance of the construction contract for The Jule Facility Sprinkler
Repair Project, as completed by Continental Fire & Sprinkler.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Jule Transit Facility Roof Repair Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount
to the contractor
RESOLUTION Accepting the Jule Transit Facility Sprinkler Repair Project and authorizing the payment of the contract
amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Water& Resource Recovery Center Wild Flower Planting Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Water& Resource Recovery Center Wild Flower Planting Project by
Nauman Nursery, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Water& Resource Recovery Center Wild Flower Planting Project and authorizing the
payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Signed Contracts
Conlon Construction Change Order#3 for the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Alcohol License Applications
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)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. FY 2016 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Annual Action Plan
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 10, 2015 in conjunction with the Housing &
Community Development Department's budget hearing, regarding the review of the Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Plan.
RESOLUTION Setting a Public Hearing on the fiscal year 2016 (program year 2015) Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 2/10/15
2. SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 Year 2
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 16, 2015, regarding the initiation of the public
bidding process for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3—Year 2 Project.
RESOLUTION 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
RESOLUTION Approving the Plats, Schedule of Assessments and Estimate of Total Cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid
Set 3 -Year 2 Project
RESOLUTION of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 -Year 2 Project
RESOLUTION Fixing Date of Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 2/16/15
3. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 6 Year 1
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 16, 2015, regarding the initiation of the public
bidding process for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 6—Year 1 Project.
RESOLUTION 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
RESOLUTION Approving the Plats, Schedule of Assessments and Estimate of Total Cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid
Set 6 -Year 1 Project
RESOLUTION of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 6 -Year 1 Project
RESOLUTION Fixing Date of Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 2/16/15
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Review of applications to the following Board/Commission
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their application.
Mediacom Charitable Foundation
One, 1 year term through December 31, 2015 (Expired term of Twining)
Applicant:
Connie Twining, 421 N. Booth St.
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. Black Hills Energy Corporation Franchise Amendment (Tabled from January 5, 2015)
Public Hearing on an Ordinance Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances 11-4-23 Authorizing the City Council
To Impose a Franchise Fee On The Sale of Natural and Mixed Gas by Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC d/b/a
Black Hills Energy and 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 By Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hills
Energy Within the City of Dubuque, by Increasing Such Authority to Five Percent (5%)
Suggested Disposition:
Remove from Table; Reconvene Public Hearing; 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. Kunkel &Associates, Inc. -Urban Revitalization Area Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the Urban Revitalization Plan for the Kunkel and Associates Urban
Revitalization Area, Lot 6, Block 2 of Dubuque Technology Park, and the adoption of the ordinance establishing the
Kunkel and Associates Urban Revitalization Area.
RESOLUTION Approving the Adoption of an Urban Revitalization Plan for the Kunkel &Associates Urban Revitalization
Area
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitalization
Areas, by Adopting a New Section 10 Kunkel and Associates, Establishing the Kunkel and Associates Urban
Revitalization Area, and Establishing Requirements for Qualifying Property Owners
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s); Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment-SW Arterial Moratorium
City Manager recommending approval of the Ordinance to remove the property included in the Final Plat of Siegert's
Place Fifth Addition from the Southwest Arterial Corridor Moratorium area.
ORDINANCE Amending Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 11 Land
Subdivision, Section 16-11-2 Applicability By Amending The Moratorium
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Code of Ordinance Amendment Title 10 -Sledding in City Parks
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance amendment that would add designated areas in three additional
parks to allow sledding.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations
10-5b-23 Prohibiting Sledding, Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding or Tobogganing Except in Certain Designated Areas in
Certain City Parks Adding Additional Parks Where Sledding and Other Snow Activities Are Permitted
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Operation: New View Community Action Agency -Board Membership
Operation: New View Community Action Agency requesting an update of City Council representation on its Board of
Directors. (Currently Council Members David Resnick and Lynn Sutton)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
5. Request for Work Session -Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule the next quarterly Sustainable Dubuque work session for
March 16, 2015 at 5:00 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