6 1 15 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
June 1,2015
Bull, Lynch,Jones, B2lg, Resnick, Connors, Sutton
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RE GUI-AR SESSION
6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCUM TIONS)
1. LGBT+ Pride Month (June 2015)
2. Apples for Students Martbs (June/Ju1y 2015)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are consideretl t0 be Future and noncontroversial and all consent items will be normally voDd
upon In a single motion wMOutany separate discussion on a particular Item Jf you would like to discuss one of the Consent
Items, please go to the microphone and be recouped by the Mayor and statethe item you would like removed from the
Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideratl0n.
1. Minutes and Reports Subm ifted
City Council Pmceetlings of 513', Civil Service Commission of 5/20 Housing Code Appeals Board of 3/17, Housing Trust
Fund Advisory Commitee of 5/14', Pah:and Recreation Commission 15/12 Pmet of Publication tar Cry Council
Proceedings Of 5/4', Proof of Publication for U at Of Claims and Sum many of Revenues for M Onto ELung 3/31 Proof of
Fund cation for the 2015 water Quality Report Proof of Publication for Del inguen➢Linda Collection Accounts 5/15 5/22
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File
2. hence of Claims and Suits
Cry of Dubuque vs. Edi F. Daals of at Cry of Dubuque vs. Chad R. Hansen of at
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Refer W City Attorney
3. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) - Certificate of Achievement
City Manager transmlI no the 27th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence In Financial Reporting fmm the
Govemm ent Finance Officers Association COCA) for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2014.
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File
4. Final Plat North Fork Trails No. 5 IF base ll)
City Manager room mending approval of the Final Plat of NOM Fob:Trails Na 5 as the submitted Final Plat Is In
compliance with the Cry of Dubuque Unified Development Code.
RESOLUTION Autdontno approval of the Final Plat of NOM Fob:Trails NO. 5 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested DisposiEon: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
B. Property Acclaimed - Bee Branch S ubdivision N o. 12/ Dubuque Com munity School Distinct
City Manager room mending approval of the acquisition of Lot 20f Bee Branch Subdivision N a 12—a portion of Audubon
School property from the Dubuque Caminunity School District requi red to construct the multi-use trail and for instal ation of
the sanitary Interceptor sewer as part of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Pro ect
RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Dubuque Community School District In the City of
Dubuque and acceptance of the Deed to such property.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance Renewal
City Manager recommending approval to accept the proposal presented by AIG for Health and Prescription Drug Plans -
Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance for the plan year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, and
maintaining the specific stop loss amount.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center(DITC)-Camera Surveillance System Contract Award
City Manager recommending award of the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center Camera Surveillance System
Contract to RACOM.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for camera equipment and installation for the Dubuque Intermodal
Transportation Center
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center(DITC)-Gate Control Equipment Contract Award
City Manager recommending award of the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center Gate Control Equipment System
Contract to ParkingSoft Inc.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for parking control equipment and installation for the Dubuque
Intermodal Transportation Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. 2015 Access Ramp Installation Project Two Award
City Manager recommending that the 2015 Access Ramp Installation Project— Project Two award to Midwest Concrete,
Inc., be officially recorded in the City Council minutes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
10. Environmental & Sustainable Management Systems (ESMS)Advisory Audit -Municipal Services
Center
City Manager transmitting the final Environmental & Sustainability Management Systems (ESMS) audit conducted by a
Virginia Tech trainer at the Municipal Services Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Eide Bailly Audit Engagement Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the audit engagement agreement for year ending June 30, 2015 audit from Eide
Bailly.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Owner-Occupancy Restrictive Covenant -595 Angella Street
City Manager recommending approval to attach a 21-year, owner-occupancy restrictive covenant to property located at 595
Angella Street prior to the City's disposition of the property.
RESOLUTION Attaching Owner Occupancy Restrictive Covenant to 595 Angella Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Annual Appropriation Property Tax Supported), Senior Bond
Series 2015A -Complete Action
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete the action required on the recent Series
2015A Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, which will fund a portion of the Bee Branch Watershed Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified Lists for the positions of Confidential Account Clerk and Police Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Signed Contracts
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA) Waste Delivery Contract 2015-2018; Dubuque Water Sports
Club Lease Agreement 2015-2016; Area Residential Care, Inc., Vocational Services Agreement 2015; Choo Choo Charlie's
Pool Concession Agreement 2015
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
16. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Top Grade Excavating for the Catfish Creek (Middle Fork) Sanitary Sewer Emergency Repair Project; Drew Cook & Son's
Excavating for Storm Sewer Extension 810-1015 Cedar Cross Road; Portzen Construction for the Upper Bee Branch Creek
Channel, Streets & Utilities Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—The Lift
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation
for The Lift, 180 Main Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Alcohol and Tobacco License Renewal 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. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 2 -Year 3
City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the Resolution of Necessity and Preliminary Schedule of
Assessments, set July 6, 2015 as the date for public hearing and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bid proposals
on the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 —Year 3 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 2 -Year 3 Project
RESOLUTION of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2 -Year 3 Project
RESOLUTION Fixing date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 7/6/15
2. Lowell Street Water Main, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements
City Manager recommending preliminary approval to the Resolution of Necessity, set June 15, 2015 as the date for
public hearing and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bid proposals on the Lowell Street (Abbott to Woodworth)
Water Main, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements Project 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 (Lowell
Street (Abbott to Woodworth) Water Main, Sanitary & Storm Sewer Improvements Project 2015)
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for 6/15/15
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Review of applications to the following Board or Commission
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Three, 3-year terms through June 30, 2018 (Expired terms of Henkels - Business Professional in the Cultural and
Entertainment District; Siegert - Business Professional Outside the Cultural and Entertainment District and Steffen -At
Large)
Applicants:
Bibi Burke, 1155 Arrowhead Dr. (Qualifies for At-Large)
Ellen T. Henkels, 890 W. 3rd St (Qualifies for Business Professional In the Cultural and Entertainment District or At-
Large)
Lisa Towers, 2616 Marquette PI. (Qualifies for Business Professional Out of the Cultural and Entertainment District or
At-Large)
Cable TV Commission
Three 3-year terms through July 1, 2018 (Expired terms of McMullen, Tigges, and Vincent)
Applicants:
Kathleen McMullen, 1308 Curtis St.
Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
Alan Vincent, 1010 Dunham Dr.
Civic Center Advisory Commission
Two 3-year terms through June 29, 2018 (Expired terms of Daugherty and Parks)
Applicants:
Tyler Daugherty, 418 Emmett St.
Bryce Parks, 2005 N. Main St.
Community Development Advisory Commission
Commission requesting Robert Block II be appointed to the vacant term of Kelley which has a low-to moderate-income
residency requirement thus allowing his current At-Large term to be filled.
One 3-year term through February 15, 2017 (Vacant term of Michalski) LMI Required
Robert Block II, 2447 University (Qualifies for LMI)
One 3-year term through February 15, 2017 (Vacant term of Block) At-Large Applicants:
Reverend Lindsay James, 2494 Pearl St. (Qualifies for At-Large)
Adrienne Scott, 1365 Solon St. (Qualifies for At- Large)
Historic Preservation Commission
Two 3-year terms through July 1, 2018 (Expired terms of Schlarman - Cathedral District and Bichell -At-Large)
Applicants:
Lisa Lawson, 205 Bluff St. (Qualifies for Cathedral District and At-Large)
John McAndrews, 350 West 1st St. (Qualifies for Cathedral District and At-Large)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total, currently 3 males/f femalesi5 vacancies
Human Rights Commission
One 3-year term through January 1, 2017 (Vacant term of Nutter)
Applicants:
Tanya Engling, 2899 Windsor Ave.
Reverend Lindsay James, 2494 Pearl St.
R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total, currently 5 males/3 femalesi1 vacancy
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
Two 3-year terms through July 1, 2018 (Expired terms of Chalmers and Ferraro) Applicants:
Brad Chalmers, 1095 W. 3rd St
Rachael Ferraro, 2538 Jackson St.
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Library Board of Trustees
Two 4-yearear terms through July 1, 2019 (Expired term of Boice and Weiss)
Applicants:
Daniel Boice, 1225 W. 3rd St.
Jenny Weiss, 2206 Simpson St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total, currently 2 males/3 females/2 vacancies
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Two 3-year terms through July 1, 2018 (Expired terms of Darter and Pregler) Applicants:
Chad Darter, 2245 Matthew John Dr.
John Pregler, 1525 Pego Ct.
Mark Ward, 2758 Tiffany Ct.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
One 3-year term through June 30, 2018 (Expired term of Blocker)
Applicants:
Robert Blocker, 880 Kane St.
Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
Zoning Advisory Commission
Two 3-year terms through July 1, 2018 (Expired terms of Hardie and Roussell) Applicants:
Stephen Hardie, 62 Fremont Ave.
Justin McCarthy, 315 River Ridge St.
Laura Roussell, 3224 Bittersweet Ln.
R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/1 females/2 vacancies
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. Sale of Property at 1513 Washington Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the disposal of City-owned property located at 1513
Washington Street to Community Housing Initiatives, Inc. (CHI), Restrictive Covenant and Special Warranty Deed, and
the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the sale of real estate located at 1513 Washington Street by Deed to Community Housing
Initiatives, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Sale of Property at 1598 Washington Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve disposal of City-owned property located at 1598 Washington
Street to Community Initiatives, Inc., (CHI), Restrictive Covenant and Special Warranty Deed, and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Ratifying the conveyance of property by Deed to Community Housing Initiatives for 1598 Washington
Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Sale of Property at 1421 Elm Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the disposal of City-owned property located at 1421 Elm
Street to Jacob G. Robertson, Purchase Agreement, Restrictive Covenant and Special Warranty Deed, and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real property located at 1421 Elm Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation -Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 1 Year 3 -Award
City Manager recommending award of the construction contract to the low bidder, Portzen Construction, for the SRF
Green Alley Project Bid Set 1 Year 3.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 -Year 3 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment-Title 16 Public Drinking Water Well and Non-Public (Geothermal)Well
City Manager recommending approval of amendments to the current City Public Water Well Ordinance and the
establishment of a new section of the ordinance as it relates to Non-Public Water Supply Wells.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by Deleting Section 16-11-20: Water Supply and
Adopting the Following New Section 16-11-20: Water; Section 16-11-20-1:Definitions; Section 16-11-20-2: Water
Supply; Section 16-11-20-3: Geothermal Well Standards; and Section 16-11-20-4: Water Well Supply System.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment-Title 10 Park Rangers
City Manager recommending repeal of City Ordinance 10-5A-1 which requires a Park Ranger to be a certified Law
Enforcement Officer.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and
Recreation, Article A Administration by repealing Section 10-5A-1 Park Rangers as park rangers are no longer Certified
Law Enforcement Officers
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment- Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
City Manager recommending approval to amend the tax increment ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District allowing tax increment financing to be used in the new Subarea F of the District, the
newly acquired Graf Farm.
ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance No. 10-14, Previously Amended, Providing That General Property Taxes Levied
and Collected Each Year On All Property Located Within the Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and
for the Benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and
Other Taxing Districts, be Paid to a Special Fund for Payment of Principal and Interest on Loans, Monies Advanced to
and Indebtedness, Including Bonds Issued or to be Issued, Incurred by Said City in Connection With the Amended and
Restated Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. Code of Ordinances Amendment-Title 16 Historic Preservation Commission
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance to amend Title 16, Chapter 10 which establishes the Historic
Preservation Commission and provides for the powers, operation, membership, meetings, applications and procedures.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 16 Unified Development Code, Chapter 10 Historic
Preservation Commission Applications And Procedures by establishing the Historic Preservation Commission and
Providing for the Powers, Operation, Membership, Meetings, and Applications and Procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Board Membership
Correspondence from Rick Dickinson, President and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC),
requesting confirmation of the Mayor and two City Council members for membership on the GDDC Board of Directors
from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. (Currently Buol, Connors, and Lynch)
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 Pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -Q) Code of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT