Minutes_City Council Proceedings 5 18 15 CITY 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 Members, Braig Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick;
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl (5:17 p.m.)
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.
WORK SESSION
Parks to People Pilot Program
Assistant City Manager Teri Goodman introduced staff and partnering representatives:
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens, Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware, Chandra
Ravada (ECIA), Wayne Buchholtz (Mines of Spain), Dave Heiar and Nick Hockenberry
(Jackson County Regional Economic Development), Allison Simpson (Climb On Program),
and Brian Preston (Dubuque Co. Conservation Board). A slide presentation was given
regarding the Dubuque, Jones, and Jackson County pilot initiative for the Parks to People
grant. Topics included:
Established by the Iowa Parks Foundation
Pilot program competition
Grant Wood Mississippi River Region vision, application, and grant award
Seventy-member steering committee
Planning Process: tourism, quality of life, economic development
Connectivity; cultural vitality; healthy people; healthy places
Lasting legacy
Final Plan: short term/long term, projects and scenic byway groups
City of Dubuque involvement
Mississippi River Circuit: travel, connect, drive, bike, boat
In the Works: Hwy 52 Trail
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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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 Buol (by phone); Mayor Pro Tem Sutton; Council Members Braig,
Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
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)
Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2015) was accepted by Civil Engineer Jon Dienst, Public
Works Director Don Vogt, and Street Maintenance Supervisor John Klostermann.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and referred to the 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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
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4. Mediacom Communications Company: Correspondence from Mediacom
Communications Company advising the City of programming changes effective on or about
June 1 , 2015. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
6. Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager transmitting the March 31 , 2015 Quarterly
Investment Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
9. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bond: McDermott
Excavating for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 7 - Year 1 . Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 157-15A Public Transit Infrastructure
Authorizing Resolution Approval of Grant Application to Iowa DOT for Consolidated Funding
was adopted.
11 . Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Funding Agreement: 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
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Resolution No. 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 was adopted.
13. Closeout of Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Phase 2 Grant for Catfish
Creek Watershed Management Plan: City Manager 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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 160-15 Approving the Plat of Survey
of Lots 1 & 2 of Mihalakis Place No. 2 in City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
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 Place
in the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 161-15 Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and 2 of Bonson and Stewart Place in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 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, was adopted.
17. Utility Easement - Southwest Arterial Project from O'Rourke Farms LLC: City Manager
recommending approval and acceptance of permanent and temporary easements from
O'Rourke Farms LLC (Parcel 195) for the Southwest Arterial Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 163-15 Accepting Grant of
Easements Upon Real Estate Owned by O'Rourke Farms, LLC in Dubuque County, Iowa,
was adopted.
18. Property Acquisition - Parcel 195 from O'Rourke Farm, LLC. (SW Arterial Project): City
Manager recommending approval and acceptance of the Warranty Deed to certain real
estate from O'Rourke Farm, LLC (Parcel 195) for the Southwest Arterial Project. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 164-15 Accepting the Deed to
Certain Real Estate in Dubuque County, Iowa From O'Rourke Farms, LLC was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
20. Business License Refund: Request by Road Ranger of Illinois, LLC for a refund of the
Alcohol License No. BC0029102 for Road Ranger located at 2175 Central Ave. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
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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. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
22. Alcohol Compliance - Civil 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. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
23. Alcohol License Renewals: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor,
beer, and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 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 was
adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 166-15 Intent to Dispose of an
Interest in City Owned Real Property by Deed to Community Housing Initiatives and Setting
for Public Hearing was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on June 1 , 2015 in the Historic Federal Building.
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. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 1 , 2015 in the Historic Federal Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on June 1 , 2015 in the Historic Federal Building.
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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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 15, 2015 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following board/commissions were 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). Upon roll call vote, (Sutton, Buol,
Resnick, Connors, Lynch, Jones voting for Nebel; and Sutton, Braig, Buol, Connors, Lynch
and Jones voting for Uhlrich) Dave Nebel and Paul Uhlrich were appointed to 3-year terms
through May 21 , 2018. Upon roll call vote of 7-0, Kevin Pfohl was appointed to a 3-year term
through May 21 , 2018. Council Member Jones spoke to the importance of applicants
introducing themselves to the City Council and addressing their interest in the appointment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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. Communication from the applicant requesting that this item be
tabled. Motion by Connors to table to a future meeting. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-
0.
Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to address the City
Council on the following items:
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. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance
be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Planning Services Manager
Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 35-15 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
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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. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
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.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 170-15
Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the SRF Green
Alley Bid Set 1 — Year 3 Project; Resolution No. 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; and Resolution No. 172-15 Approving Schedule of Assessments and Estimate of
Total Cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 1 — Year 3 Project. Seconded by Connors. Dennis
Trieweiller, 2010 White Street; and William Freiburger, 1660 White Street, speaking on behalf
of his father, spoke of their concerns about the project's start date, assessments and
replacement of underground lateral lines. Civil Engineer Jon Dienst responded to questions
stating that the start date and start location can be negotiated once the contractor is
determined and that engineers will evaluate the age and condition of current lateral lines
once they are exposed. Mr. Dienst also stated that financial assistance is available for
assessed properties and that parking/street access will be monitored during the construction.
Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 173-15
Disposing of City Interest in Real Property Located at 2521 Stafford Street, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 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. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 175-15 Approving The issuance by the Public Finance Authority of Bonds on
behalf of Trinity Affordable Housing Corporation, an Illinois Nonprofit Corporation. Seconded
by Braig. Philip Guistolise, Vice President and General Counsel for Trinity Partners, spoke in
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favor of the project. Housing and Community Development Director Alvin Nash provided
information on how Trinity Affordable Housing Corporation was selected. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
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. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 176-15 Awarding Public
Improvement Contract for the Upper Bee Branch Creek — Channel, Streets, & Utilities
Project. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay. City Engineer
Gus Psihoyos, Civil Engineer Deron Muerhing and representatives from Strand Associates
and IIW Engineers responded to questions from the City Council regarding the calculation of
the bid estimate and the City Manager addressed the effect of costs and designs on the
project.
2. Award Upper Bee Branch Creek — Structures: 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. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 177-15 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the
Upper Bee Branch Creek — Structures Project. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 178-15 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the Utility Extension to the
Dubuque Regional Airport Project. Seconded by Connors. Responding to questions from the
City Council, City Engineer Gus Psihoyos stated that WHKS & Company prepared the
estimate for the City per the project contract. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 179-15 Approving the Increase in the Structure Fee for the Rental Licensing
and Rental Inspection Program. Seconded by Connors. Dubuque Landlord Association
President Jerry Maro addressed the City Council regarding his displeasure with the increase,
but stated that the Association will continue to have discussions with the City. Responding to
questions from the City Council, Housing and Community Development Director Alvin Nash
stated that the department works with landlords or tenants transitioning from a building that is
no longer licensed. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Multicultural Family Center Annual Report: Acting Director of the MFC Sara Peterson
and MFC Board Chairperson John Stewart provided a verbal report on the goals, events and
budget for the MFC. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and listen to the
presentation. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
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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. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 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; and Resolution No. 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. Seconded by Jones. Tionna Pooler of Independent Public Advisors, LLC
provided information on the bond sale. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan: 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. Motion by
Braig to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by
Lynch. Community Development Director Alvin Nash responded to questions regarding the
effect of convictions and minor offenses on rental applicants. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Connors to receive and file
the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 10 Public Ways and Property repealing Section
10-513-23 related to sledding: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by
Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 36-15 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 10-513-23 Sledding and
Other Snow Activities Prohibited. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement
that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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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. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement
that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by Lynch. Motion
carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement
that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-
0.
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. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it
is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 33-15 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building
Codes, Article D Electrical Code, Section 14-1 D-3 Electrical Code Board, by eliminating the
public hearing requirement for removal of a member. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-
0.
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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 Housing Code Appeals Board. Motion
by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by Braig. Motion
carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and set the work session as
recommended. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Braig acknowledged Joyce Connors for receiving the Ann Michalski
service Award on May 16.
Council Member Jones acknowledge Mayor Roy Buol for receiving the Tourism Supporter
Award.
PUBLIC INPUT
North End Neighborhood Association President Chuck Harris, 2473 Jackson St., thanked
the City Council for their efforts related to the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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