5 18 15 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on May 18, 2015 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Sutton; Council Member B4aig Conors, Jokes, Lich, Resnick;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl '}'
Absent: Mayor Buol
Mayor Pro Tem Sutton read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of conducting a work session on Parks to People.
Adjournment
WORK SESSION
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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 May 18, 2015 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Bu I (by phone Mayor Pro Tem utton; Council Members E31‘,
Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
41 Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Sutton 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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Public Works Week (May 17 23) i% P//---4-t.74)
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Civil Service Commission of 4-1; Library Board of 4-1; Human Right Commission 4-13;
Library Board of Trustees Report of 4-23; Parks and Recreation Commission of 4-14; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 5-6; Zoning Board of Adjustments of 4- 23; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of 4-20.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Claim by Eugene Cliff for property damage; Claim by Dale Larson for property damage;
Claim by Mary Leick for property damage; Claim by Sheri Leytem for property damage and
loss of revenue; Claim by Jennifer Meyer for property damage; Claim by Rodney Miller for
property damage; Claim by Stanley Schwartz for property damage;
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: Eugene Cliff for
property damage; Dale Larson for property damage; Mary Leick for property damage; Sheri
Leytem for property damage and loss of revenue; Jennifer Meyer for property damage;
Rodney Miller for property damage; Stanley Schwartz for property damage;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Mediacom Communications Company advising the City of
programming changes effective on or about June 1, 2015.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Iowa National Guard Usage Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Usage Agreement with the Iowa National Guard
allowing the Guard to do training at Roosevelt Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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6. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager transmitting the March 31, 2015. Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal Fiscal Year 2016
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rate submitted by current carrier, Safety
National, for Fiscal Year 2016 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Workers' Compensation Settlement - Jerome Ben
City Attorney recommending approval of an Agreement of Settlement regarding a workers'
compensation claim that was filed against the City of Dubuque by Jerome Ben
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Improvement Contacts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bond
McDermott Excavating for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 7 - Year 1
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. The Jule - Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Fiscal Year 16 Consolidated
Funding Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submittal of the Consolidated Funding
Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for The Jule's Fiscal Year 2016 annual
operating and maintenance allocations, the Lobbying Cost Certificate, Certificate of Cost
Allocation Plan and Authorizing Resolution.
RESOLUTION 157-15 Public Transit Infrastructure Authorizing Resolution Approval of Grant
Application to Iowa DOT for Consolidated Funding
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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11. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Funding Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Funding Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Traffic Safety
Improvement Grant to assist with the construction of a proposed Roundabout at the
intersection of Grandview Avenue and Delhi Street.
RESOLUTION 158-15 Approving a Funding Agreement (2016 -Ts -008) With the Iowa
Department of Transportation for a Traffic Safety Improvement Grant to Assist With the
Construction of a Proposed Roundabout at the Intersection of Grandview Avenue and Delhi
Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) Grant Application
City Manager recommending authorizing the City of Dubuque to officially submit an
application for a Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Grant to assist with
funding the preliminary engineering phase for University Avenue "Overlap Section" between
Pennsylvania and Loras Boulevard as part of the East-West Corridor Improvements, which
includes three roundabouts.
RESOLUTION 159-15 Authorizing the Filing of a Transportation Improvement Program Grant
Application with the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) for Funding
the Preliminary Engineering Phase for the University Avenue Overlap Section of the East-
West Corridor Study
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Closeout of Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Phase 2 Grant for
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is transmitting documentation for closeout of the
Phase 2 Watershed Planning Grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to
produce the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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14. Plat of Survey - Mihalakis Place No. 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the request subject to allowing 16
feet of Lot frontage for Lot 2.
RESOLUTION 160-15 Approving the Plat of Survey of Lots 1 & 2 of Mihalakis Place No. 2 in
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Platting of Survey - City Property at Curtis Street and Bryant Street
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Bonson and
Stewart Race in the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION 161-15 Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and 2 of Bonson and Stewart Place
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Storm Sewer Easement Acceptance - 328 Monroe Street
City Manager recommending acceptance of a permanent easement for storm sewer across a
portion of residential property at 328 Monroe Street.
RESOLUTION 162-15 Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for Storm Sewer Through,
Over and Across Part of Lot 43 In Rebman's Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Utility Easement - Southwest Arterial Project from O'Rourke Farms L.L.C.
City Manager recommending approval and acceptance of permanent and temporary
easements from O'Rourke Farms LLC (Parcel 195) for the Southwest Arterial Project.
RESOLUTION 163-15 Accepting Grant of Easements Upon Real Estate Owned by O'Rourke
Farms, L.L.C. in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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18. Property Acquisition - Parcel 195 from O'Rourke Farms L.L.C. (SW Arterial Project)
City Manager recommending approval and acceptance of the Warranty Deed to certain real
estate from O'Rourke Farms L.L.C. (Parcel 195) for the Southwest Arterial Project.
RESOLUTION 164-15 Accepting the Deed to Certain Real Estate in Dubuque County, Iowa
From O'Rourke Farms, L.L.C.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Business License Refund
Request by Dubuque Racing Association, LTD. for a refund of the Alcohol Licenses No.
LC0026960 for Mystique Casino located at 1855 Greyhound Park Dr.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Business License Refund
Request by Road Ranger of Illinois, LLC for a refund of the Alcohol License No. B00029102
for Road Ranger located at 2175 Central Ave.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder Spencer Gifts
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a
tobacco compliance violation for Spencer Gifts, 555 John F. Kennedy Unit 25.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Alcohol Compliance - CMI Penalty for Alcohol License Holder - Red Robin
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for the
alcohol compliance violation for Red Robin, 2775 NW Arterial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. Alcohol License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 165-15 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)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
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1. Sale of Property at 1598 Washington Street
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 1, 2015, for the purpose of
disposing of City -owned real estate at 1598 Washington Street to the Community Housing
Initiatives, Inc.
RESOLUTION 166-15 Intent to Dispose of an Interest in City Owned Real Property by Deed
to Community Housing Initiatives and Setting for Public Hearing
Suggested Disposition: Receive and file; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 1,
2015
2. Sale of Property at 1513 Washington Street
City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for June 1, 2015, for the
purpose of disposing of City- owned real property located at 1513 Washington Street to
Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.
RESOLUTION 167-15 Intent to Dispose of an Interest in City Of Dubuque Real Estate,
Setting .a Time and Place for Hearing and Providing for the Publication of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 1,
2015
3. Sale of Property at 1421 Elm Street
City Manager recommending City Council set a public hearing for June 1, 2015, for the
purpose of disposing of City- owned real estate located at 1421 Elm Street to Jacob G.
Robertson.
RESOLUTION 168-15 Intent to Dispose of an Interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate,
Setting a Time and Place for Hearing and Providing for the Publication of Notice Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June 1,
2015
4. Transit Fixed -Route Service Changes
City Manager recommending the City Council schedule a public hearing for June 15, 2015,
on the recommended route changes in coordination with the opening of the Intermodal
Center in August 2015 and the transition from the 6th and Iowa Street Transfer to the
Intermodal as the downtown hub.
RESOLUTION 169-15 Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on Transit Fixed -Route Service
Changes Associated With the Opening of the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for June
15, 2015
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Electrical Code Board
Two, 3 Year terms through May 21, 2018 (Vacant term of Schmidt and expiring term of
Uhlrich) — Electrical background qualification required
One, 3 Year term through May 21, 2017 (Vacant term Hammel) — Journeyman /Maintenance
qualification required
Applicants:
Zach Dowell, 2055 Winne Ct. (Qualifies for both)
Dave Nebel Jr., 2064 Woodrow Dr. (Qualifies for both)
Kevin Pfohl, 1878 Hummingbird Dr. (Qualifies for both)
Paul Uhlrich, 4890 Olympic Heights Rd. (Qualifies for both)
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2. Request to Rezone - Lots 4 & 5 Bies No. 2
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by Jeffrey and Nicole
Imbus to rezone property from C-3 General Commercial District with conditions to PUD
Planned Unit Development to allow for Construction of an assisted living residential
development and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table
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1. Unified Development Code Text Amendment Article 5-21.3 Agricultural District and
8-5.10 Zoning Board of Adjustment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request by the City of Dubuque
to amend the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by amending
Article 5-21.3 Agricultural District and 8-5.10 Zoning Board of Adjustment Applications and
Procedures to Allow Quarries as a Conditional Use in the AG Agricultural District and the
Zoning Advisory commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE i Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by Amending Article 5-21.3 Agricultural District and 8-5.10 Zoning Board
of Adjustment Applications and Procedures to Allow Quarries as a Conditional Use In The AG
Agricultural District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 1 Year 3
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost and adoption of the Resolution of Necessity and the
Preliminary Schedule of Assessments for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 — Year 3 Project
and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 170-15 Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated
Cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 — Year 3 Project
RESOLUTION 171-15 Resolution With Respect to the Adoption of the Resolution of
Necessity Proposed for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 — Year 3 Project
RESOLUTION 172-15 Approving Schedule of Assessments and Estimate of Total Cost for
the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 — Year 3 Project
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4. Sale of Property at 2521 Stafford Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve a Purchase Agreement and
Special Warranty Deed for the sale of City Owned real estate at 2521 Stafford Street to
Sheonna D. Bond and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 173-15 Disposing of City Interest in Real Property Located at 2521 Stafford
Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
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5. Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (Iowa Water Pollution Control Works
Financing Program)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed
$34,000,000 Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes, however, the City intends to
issue not over $29,600,000 and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 174-15 Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action for the Authorization
of one or More Loan and Disbursement Agreements and the Issuance of not to Exceed
$34,000,000 Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes
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6. Trinity Affordable Housing Corporation's Purchase of Sheridan Village Apartments
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the issuance of tax-exempt bonds
on Behalf of Trinity Affordable Housing Corporation, an Illinois Nonprofit Corporation for the
proposed project. This approval is required for compliance with the federal tax laws under the
Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 and approval does not commit any financial
obligations on behalf of the City of Dubuque related to the project and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 175-15 Approving The Issuance by the Public Finance Authority of Bonds on
Behalf of Trinity Affordable Housing Corporation, an Illinois Nonprofit Corporation
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1. Award Upper Bee Branch Creek - Channel, Streets and Utilities
City Manager recommending City Council award the construction contract for the Upper
Bee Branch Creek — Channel, Streets, & Utilities Project to the low bidder, Portzen
Construction.
RESOLUTION 176-15 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Upper Bee Branch
Creek — Channel, Streets, & Utilities Project
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City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the Upper Bee Branch
Creek — Structures Project as submitted by the low bidder Tricon General Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION 177-15 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Upper Bee Branch
Creek — Structures Project
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3. Award Utility Extension to the Dubuque Regional Airport
City Manager recommending awarding the construction contract for the Utility Extension to
the Dubuque Regional Airport to Miller Trucking & Excavating.
RESOLUTION 178-15 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Utility Extension to the
Dubuque Regional Airport Project
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4. Rental License and Inspection Fees Amendment
City Manager recommending amendment to the approved rental property inspection fees that
are to be effective retroactively to April 6, 2015, including doubling the License Fees for units
previously operating without a license.
RESOLUTION 179-15 Approving the Increase in the Structure Fee for the Rental Licensing
and Rental Inspection Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Multicultural Family Center Annual Report �'
The Multicultural Family Center Board and Acting Director Sarah Petersen will share a
presentation of the 2014 Multicultural Family Center Annual Report with the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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6. Bond Purchase Agreement - Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds
City Manager recommending approval of the Bond Purchase Agreement and the approval of
issuance of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Annual Appropriation Property Tax
Supported), Senior Bond Series 2015A.
RESOLUTION 180-15 Approving the Form and Authorizing Execution of a Bond Purchase
Agreement in Connection With the Issuance of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Annual
Appropriation Property Tax Supported), Senior Bond Series 2015A
RESOLUTION 181-15 Series 2015A Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance
and Securing the Payment of Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Annual Appropriation
Property Tax Supported), Senior Bond Series 2015A, by the City of Dubuque Under the
Provisions of Chapter 418 of the Code of Iowa, Providing for a Method of Payment Thereof,
and Other Related Matters
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City Manager recommending approval of the draft Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program which has been approved by the Resident Advisory Board, the Housing
Commission and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing
and Equal Opportunity.
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8. Grandview Avenue Flower Gardens
City manager recommending approval of Gwen Kossel and others request to plant and
maintain perennials in the flower beds in the Grandview Avenue and Plymouth Court
boulevards.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5
Parks and Recreation, Articl B Use Regulations City Manager recommending
repealing Section 10-5B-2 related to sledding.
ORDINANCE u✓ /Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways
and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations, by Repealing
Section 10-5B-23 Sledding and Other Snow Activities Prohibited
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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10. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 3
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
City manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque ordinance for
the Investment Oversight Advisory Commission.
ORDINANCE 29-15 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 3 Investment Oversight Advisory Commission, Section 2-3-12
Removal, by Eliminating the Public Hearing Requirement for Removal of a Commissioner
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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11. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 6
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque ordinance for
the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission.
ORDINANCE 30-15 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 6 Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission, Section 2-6-12
Removal, By Eliminating The Public Hearing Requirement For Removal Of A Commissioner
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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12. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 2 Boards and Commissions, Chapter 8 Arts
and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque ordinance for
the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission.
ORDINANCE 31-15 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Boards and
Commissions, Chapter 8 Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, Section 2-8-12
Removal, by Eliminating the Public Hearing Requirement for Removal of a Commissioner
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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13. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 5 Transit System, Chapter 1 Transit
Advisory Board
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque ordinance for
the Transit Advisory Board.
ORDINANCE 32-15 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 5 Transit System,
Chapter 1 Transit Advisory Board, Section 5-1-12 Removal, by Eliminating the Public Hearing
Requirement for Removal of a Member
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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14. Code of Ordinances Amendment- Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1
Building Codes, Article D Electrical Code
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque ordinance for
the Electrical Code Board.
ORDINANCE 33-15 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article D Electrical Code, Section 14-1D-3 Electrical
Code Board, by Eliminating the Public Hearing Requirement for Removal of a Member
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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15. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and
Environment, Chapter 6 Housing Regulations
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque ordinance for
the,4-lousing Code Appeals Board;
ORDINANCE 34-15 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing,
Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 6 Housing Regulations, Section 6-6-8 Housing Code
Appeals Board, by Eliminating the Public Hearing Requirement for Removal of a
Commissioner
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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16. Request for Work Session - Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Action Plan
City Manager recommending a work session be scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2015 at
5:15 PM to review the Analysis of Impediments and Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA)
Action Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council 0"1
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of condcuting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
Consent Items: Pages 1-5
V. Sutton, Mayor Pro Tem
TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 5:15 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of condcuting a worksession on People in Parks.
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Lynr V. Sutton, Mayor Pro Tem
Consent Items: Pages n/a