2 2 15 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
February 2, 2015
Lynch, Resnick, Seel, Connors, Sutton, Bralg, Jones
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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Council meemngs are video streamed live and archived at voomecityoftlubuqueorg/media and on Dubuque's
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SPECIAL SESSION
1. 5:30 PM Work Session -Converted and Visitors Bureau
RE GUI-AR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda Items are considered to be Phone and non controversial and all consent items will be normally voPd
upon In a single motion wltlhoutany separate discussion on a particular item If youwoultl like to discuss one of the Consent
Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and statette item youwould like removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Subm iced
Cry Council proceedings of Y20 Civil S ervice Commisslon of 1/15; Cam in unity Bevelopm entAdvlsory Com mission of
1/22 IT abort Preservation Commisslon of vis Library Board of Trustees nail for 12/13/14 and 1/22 Pah:and
Recreation Com misalon of 1/13; Sister City Relatonshl as Atom saw Commisslon of 1/21; zoning Board of Adjustment N
1/22 Proof of publication for City Council Pmceedmgs of v$ Proof of publication for List of Calms and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ended 12,31/14
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Rose J ohanningmeier for property tlamage, Brittany Merz for vehicle dam age Telegraph Heraltl newspaper for property
damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Retx W City Attorney
3. Disposition M Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been reforms to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
owa Communites Assurance Pool; Al Taxi for vehicle dam age Lloyd BmesslebRural Mutual Insurance Co.for personal
InjuryNehicle dam age Rose J ohanningm sign for property dam age Brittany Merz for vehicle dam age and the Telegraph
IT orals for property dam age
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Consolidated Local Government (CLG) Annual Report
City Manager foramlI no the 2014 Cedlfled Local Government(CLG) Annual Roper and recommending City Council
autdotzaton for the Mover to sign the repot.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
B. St. Mary's Church NRHP Historic D isMct
IT abort Preservation Commisslon recommending that the Tom inatton of Me St Mary's Catholic Chumh Hlstohc Sam of be
submlLed for consideration by the National Register of H Istohc Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Dubuque Community School District -SRO Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the School Year 2014/2015 School Resource Officer Agreement between the City
of Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Dubuque Community School District - DARE Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the School Year 2014/2015 DARE Agreement between the City of Dubuque
Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Traffic Safety Improvement Agreement
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funding in the City of Dubuque for the Grandview Avenue at Loras
Boulevard and Grandview Avenue at University Avenue Intersection Improvements.
RESOLUTION Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for Traffic Safety Improvement Program
Funding for the City of Dubuque Grandview Avenue at Loras Boulevard and Grandview Avenue at University Avenue
Intersection Improvements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Acceptance of Deed -2056 Washington Street
City Manager recommending authorization to accept the Quit Claim Deed to property located at 2056 Washington Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the acceptance of a Deed to real estate in the City of Dubuque owned by Jesseca L. Zaruba
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. North Cascade Road SW Arterial Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the North Cascade Road
Bridge Construction Project (Southwest Arterial), as completed by Minnowa Construction, Inc.,
RESOLUTION Accepting the North Cascade Road Bridge Construction Project (Southwest Arterial) Iowa DOT Project No.
HDP-2100 (661)--71-31 and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. White Street HMA Resurfacing with Milling Project from 11th to 21 st Streets - Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the White Street HMA
Resurfacing with Milling Project from 11th to 21st Streets, as completed by River City Paving, a Division of Mathy
Construction Company.
RESOLUTION Accepting the White Street HMA Resurfacing with Milling Project, from 11th to 21st Streets, Iowa DOT
Project No. NHSN-52-2(132)--2R-31 and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. 2014 Pavement Marking Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending that the 2014 Pavement Marking Project costs be accepted by the City Council and that the
award of the project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
RESOLUTION Accepting the 2014 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing payment of the contract to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Bee Branch Creek 22nd Street Parking Lot Project Endorsement
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution to establish the City of Dubuque's support for the Upper Bee Branch:
MRT Route Trailhead parking lot at 22nd and Prince Streets Project.
RESOLUTION Providing the City's support for the Upper Bee Branch MRT Route trailhead parking lot at 22nd and Prince
Streets project and assurance that the improvements will be maintained following completion of the project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Smarter Cities Challenge Application
City Manager approval of the Smarter Cities Challenge Application to address Community Health, Air Quality and Asthma
and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Iowa Department of Transportation
Communications from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) notifying the City that IDOT proposes to let an HMA
resurfacing project on U.S. 61 from Lake Eleanor Road to U.S. 52 and a RCB culvert project on Iowa 32 at the south U.S.
61/U.S. 151 Interchange on April 21, 2015. Both projects are proposed for the 2015 construction season.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitted the certified list for the position of cashier.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
17. International City/County Management Association (ICMA) International Fellows Program 2015 Host
Community Application
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to
serve as a host community for the 2015 International Fellowship exchange.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder— MoonDog Music
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation
for MoonDog Music, 806 Wacker Drive.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications 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)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Asbury Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the 2015 Asbury Road Pavement Rehabilitation
Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for February 16, 2015.
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
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 2/16/15
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Review of Applications to the Following Boards/Commissions
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through February 15, 2018 (Expired term of Wainwright)
Applicant:
Thomas Wainwright, 1788 Lori St.
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Three, 3 Year terms through February 1, 2018 (Expired terms of Jochum, Lee and McNamara)
Applicants:
Jeffrey Jochum, 3750 Aerostar Dr.
Phyllis Lee, 520 South Grandview Ave.
Patrick McNamara, 381 Moore Hgts.
2. Appointments to the Following Commission to be Made at this Meeting
Mediacom Charitable Foundation
One, 1 year term through December 31, 2015 (Expired term of Twining)
Applicant:
Connie Twining, 421 N. Booth St.
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. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 10 -Allowing Pets in Most City Parks
Parks and Recreation Commission recommending an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances 10-513-4
to allow dogs and cats in most park areas, all trails and other department areas.
ORDINANCE 10-513-4; Dogs, Cats and Other Domestic Animals in Parks, Trails, Open Spaces, and Areas
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 10 -Sledding in Parks
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance amendment to add designated areas in six additional parks to
allow sledding. The six parks include Comiskey, Flat Iron, Grant, Orange, Pinard and Washington Parks.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations
10-513-23 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
3. Iowa Economic Development Authority(IEDA)Application - Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Assistance Contract by
Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc. to the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an application for state business financial assistance on behalf of Hirschbach
Motors Lines, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Iowa Economic Development Authority(IEDA)Application -Cottingham & Butler
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Assistance Application on behalf of Cottingham & Butler, Inc. for the expansion of its operations in Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the filing of an application for State Business Financial Assistance on behalf of Cottingham
& Butler
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Fiscal Year 2016 Recommended Budget Transmittal
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2016 Recommended Budget Transmittal Message.
The City Manager will make a presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
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