1 20 15 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallTO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
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Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro em
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 20, 2015 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t Street.
`Present: Mayor Pro Tern g; Mayor Bu'6l (via phone); Council Members Connors,
Jones, Lynch Resnick , Sutton; Assistant City Manager Steinhauser, City Attorney
Lindahl Lam"
Mayor Pro Tern Braig read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City
Council called for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come
before the City Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 9/30/14, 11/18/14, and 10/21/14;
Cable TV Commission of 12/03/14; Human Rights Commission of 12/18/14; Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission of 12/17/14; Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/7;
Zoning Board of Adjustments of 12/18/14; City Council Proceedings of 1/5/14; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 12/15/14.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Claim by A-1 Taxi Service for vehicle damage; Claim by Brian Jacobson submitted by
First Financial Asset Management for vehicle damage; Claim by Lloyd Droessler
submitted by Rural Mutual Insurance for vehicle damage; Mullen vs. City of Dubuque
Suit.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
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: Brian Jacobseon
for vehicle damage, Queck Captial for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Harvard Kennedy School Innovations in American Government - Round Two
City Manager recommending submittal of the 2014 Round Two Supplemental
Application Information to the Harvard Kennedy School for Innovations in American
Government Award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Agreement - Eagle Point Park
City Manager recommending approval of the CLG Grant Agreement with the State
Historic Preservation Office, in order to prepare a nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places and to conduct a Phase 1 Archeological Survey for Eagle Point Park.
RESOLUTION NO. 11-15 Authorizing a CLG Grant -In -Aid -Agreement with the State
Historical Society of Iowa to prepare an Intensive
Survey and Evaluation and National Register Of Historic Places Nomination for Eagle
Point Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Interactive Kiosks - Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Phase II
Grant
City Manager recommending approval of purchase of interactive kiosks 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 NO. 12-15 Approving the Final Plat of Siegert's Place Fifth Addition in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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 NO. 13-15 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 NO. 14-15 Accepting the Jule Transit Facility Roof Repair Project and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION NO. 15-15Accepting 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 NO. 16-15 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
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14. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 17-15 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)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. FY 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
2-10-15
2. SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 Year 2
3. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 6 Year 1
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2-16-15
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 NO. 18-15 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 NO.19-15 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 NO.20-15 Approving the Plats, Schedule of Assessments and Estimate
of Total Cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 - Year 2 Project
RESOLUTION NO. 21-15 of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3 - Year 2
Project
RESOLUTION NO. 22-15 Fixing Date of Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
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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 NO. 23-15 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 NO. 24-15 Approving the Plats, Schedule of Assessments and Estimate
of Total Cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 6 - Year 1 Project
RESOLUTION NO. 25-15 Resolution of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 6 -
Year 1 Project
RESOLUTION NO. 26-15 Fixing Date of Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
2/16/15
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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 HEARING(S)
(ACTION BEFORE SUSPENDING THE RULES)
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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 NO. 02-15 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%)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Kunkel & Associates, Inc. - Urban Revitalization Area Plan
(resolution and ordinance)
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 NO. 27-15 Approving the Adoption of an Urban Revitalization Plan for
the Kunkel & Associates Urban Revitalization Area
ORDINANCE NO. 05-15 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
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2. Code of Ordinances Amendment (UDC) - SW Arterial Development 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 NO. 06-15 Amending Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Title 16 Unified
Development Code, Chapter 11 Land Subdivision, Section 16-11-2 Applicability By
Amending the Moratorium
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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 NO. 07-15 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
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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)
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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
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H. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
I. PUBLIC INPUT
J. CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition to Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa
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