Minutes_City Council Proceedings of 6 15 15 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:15 p.m. on June 15, 2015 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Voluntary Compliance Agreement and
Analysis of Impediments Action Plan.
WORK SESSION
Voluntary Compliance Agreement and Analysis of Impediments Action Plan
Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell, Human Rights Director Kelly Larson,
Housing and Community Development Director Alvin Nash, and Community
Development Specialist Erica Haugen presented a slide presentation on the Voluntary
Compliance Agreement and Analysis of Impediments Action Plan. Topics included:
• History/Background
o HUD review and findings
o Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA)
• Analysis of Impediments
o Amendments to Section 8 Administrative Plan
0 2015 Consolidated Plan
o Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
o Annual Action Plan
0 2015 PHA 5-Year Plan
o Employee Education & Training
o Outreach Plan
o Recordkeeping Requirements
o Bi-Annual Status Reports
o General Reporting
o Implementation, Monitoring, and Enforcement
o Effect of Noncompliance
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
o Definition
o Goals /Assessment
o VCA Requirements
o Accomplishments
• Consistency with Consolidated Plan
o Definition of Consolidated Planning
o Community Development Process
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o HUD Data: Affordability; Household(s) Composition; Housing Units; Cost
Burden / by Race/Ethnicity; Availability for all Income Levels;
o Next 5 Years
• Action Plan/Looking Ahead
o Action Plan Highlights: Comprehensive Housing Activities for
Neighborhood Growth & Enrichment (C.H.A.N.G.E)
o Rebranding Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
o Development of Affordable Housing Units
o Officer at Home (OATH)
• Training Staff and Volunteers Going Forward
• Partnerships Going Forward
• Resources
The City Council had discussion with staff following the presentation.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:08 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 June 15, 2015 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Sutton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol 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
PRESENTATION(S)
John Morrissey of 1000 Friends of Iowa, 2913 Oxford, Des Moines, presented the
City with the Best Development Award for the Green Alley Program / Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
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: Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission of 3/24,
4/28, 6/2; Cable TV Commission of 3/4; City Council Proceedings of 6/1 ; Historic
Preservation Commission of 5/12; Human Rights Commission of 5/11 ; Library Board of
Trustees of 4/23; Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission of 5/20; Zoning Board
of Adjustment of 5/28; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 5/18; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues Month Ending April 30, 2015.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Robert Monthey for vehicle damage, Cindy Oliver for
vehicle damage, and Madonna Parker 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: Robert Monthey for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and concurred.
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4. Eagle Point Park Intensive Survey and Evaluation Consultant Selection: City
Manager recommending approval to contract with Wapsi Valley Archeology to conduct
the Eagle Point Park Intensive Survey and Evaluation and authorize the City Manager
to negotiate a contract. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
5. Request for Release of Funds Fiscal Year 2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan: City
Manager recommending approval of the Request for Release of Funds for the proposed
projects approved in the Fiscal Year 2016 (Program Year 2015) Annual Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant activities. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 199-15 Authorizing request for release of
Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2016 (Program Year 2015)
was adopted.
6. Project Concern - Special Needs Assistance Program: City Manager
recommending approval of the Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Project
Concern to assist with services provided to applicants and residents of Phoenix
Housing, a Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP). Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
7. Purchase of Property - Graf Farm: City Attorney recommending acceptance of the
Deed to property owned by Doris A. Graf for the purchase of agricultural property
related to the expansion of the Industrial Center Economic Development District. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 200-15 Accepting the
Deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa, from Doris A. Graf was adopted.
8. Revised Plat of Easement - Lot 38 of Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4 Sanitary Sewer
and Storm Drainage: City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Easement for
Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage over Lot 38 of Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 4 that
accommodates the revised alignment for the public sanitary sewer. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 201-15 Approving the Plat of
Easement for Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage on Lot 38 of Timber-Hyrst Estate No.
4 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted.
9. Septage Hauler Fee Change: City Manager recommending adoption of a
resolution to update the rate structure for hauled septage from private sources. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 202-15 Establishing
a schedule for rates for the disposal of private waste (septic, carwash) as provided for in
Title 13 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinance, Public Utilities was adopted.
10. Environmental Review for Opening Doors - Supportive Services: City Manager
recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign the Environmental Review
Determination for Opening Doors-Support Services certifying the activity is Categorically
Excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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11 . Environmental Review for Operation Empower/Manasseh House - Supportive
Services: City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to sign the
Environmental Review Determination for Operation Empower/Manasseh House-Support
Services certifying the activity is Categorically Excluded from the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
12. College Partnership Contracts: City Manager recommending approval of the
contracts for College/University Transit Partnership with Clarke University, Loras
College and University of Dubuque for the 2015-2016 school year. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
13. 2016-2018 Tow Contract Recommendation: City Manager recommending award
of the Fiscal Years 2016-2018 City of Dubuque Tow Contract to Wenzel Towing. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
14. 2014 Asphalt Overlay Project Curb Access Ramp Phase Three Project
Acceptance: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for
the Asphalt Overlay Project — Curb Ramps Phase Three, as completed by Midwest
Concrete, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
203-15 Accepting the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Project Curb Access Ramp Phase Three
and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
15. 2015 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application: City Manager recommending
approval to submit the 2015 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
16. 2013 City Council Official Proceedings: City Clerk submitting the Official City
Council Proceedings for 2013. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
17. Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc. - High Quality Jobs Contract: City
Manager recommending approval of Contract 15-DF-034 by and among Cottingham &
Butler, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and Iowa Economic Development Authority for
expansion of its operations in Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 204-15 Authorizing the execution of a contract for State
Business Financial Assistance by and among Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services,
Inc., the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority was
adopted.
18. Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc. Contract: City Manager recommending approval of
Contract 15-DF/TC-017 by and among Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc., the City of
Dubuque, and Iowa Economic Development Authority for the proposed new
headquarters office facility in Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 205-15 Authorizing the execution of a contract for State
Business Financial Assistance by and among Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc., the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority was adopted.
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19. Collective Bargaining Agreement - Dubuque Police Protective Association: City
Manager transmitting information on the arbitration award for the Dubuque Police
Protective Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
20. Dubuque West Hospitality, LLC Storm Water Facilities Fee Agreement
Assignment: City Manager recommending approval of the Assignment of Storm Water
Facilities Fee Agreement assigning Dubuque West Hospitality, LLC's interest in Lot 2 of
Holliday 4th Addition to the purchaser of that property, AHIP IA Dubuque Properties
LLC. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
21 . Crescent Community Health Center Contracted Services Agreement: City
Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Crescent
Community Health Center for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
22. Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Contracted Services Agreement:
City Manager recommending execution a Contracted Services Agreement with the
Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
23. Dubuque Area Labor Management Council Contracted Services Agreement: City
Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the
Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
24. Dubuque Main Street Contracted Services Agreement: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Dubuque Main
Street for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
25. DuRide Contracted Services Agreement: City Manager is recommending
execution a Contracted Services Agreement with DuRide for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
26. Every Child I Every Promise Contracted Services Agreement: City Manager is
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Every Child I Every
Promise for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
27. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Contracted Services Agreement: City
Manager recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation for support of their economic development
services for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
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28. Hills and Dales Senior Center Contract Services Agreement: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Hills and Dales
Senior Center for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
29. Inclusive Dubuque Contracted Services Agreement: City Manager recommending
execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Inclusive Dubuque for Fiscal Year
2016. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
30. Operation New View Contracted Services Agreement: City Manager execution of
a Contracted Services Agreement with Operation: New View for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
31 . Project HOPE Contracted Services Agreement: City Manager recommending
execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with Project HOPE for Fiscal Year 2016.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
32. Washington Tool Library Contracted Services Agreement: City Manager
recommending execution of a Contracted Services Agreement with the Washington
Neighborhood Tool Library for Fiscal Year 2016. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
33. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds:
Midwest Concrete, Inc., for the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Two; Miller
Trucking and Excavating, Inc., for the Airport Utility Extension Project. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
34. Business License Refunds: Request for liquor license refunds from The Yardarm,
Inc., License No. LC0024986 located at 1201 Shiras Ave. Ext.; and Eronel, LLC License
No. LC0039730 located at 285 Main St. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
35. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending
approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 206-15
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; and Resolution
No. 207-15 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales permits, as required
by Iowa Code 453A.47A were adopted.
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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 Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Vacating Petition for the Alley Between Main Street and Salina Street: City
Manager recommending approval of the requests by CW Wolff, LLC (SELCO) and
Crescent Realty Corporation (Crescent Electric) to vacate a 20-foot wide alley between
Main Street and Salina Street which abuts the SELCO property at 15 S. Main Street and
the Crescent Electric property at the intersection of S. Main St. and Charter St. and
further recommends that a public hearing be set for July 6, 2015, on the disposal of this
property. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 208-
15 Approving Plat of proposed vacated alley between Main Street and Salina Street of
Block 13 in Dubuque Harbor Company's Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
Resolution No. 209-15 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in the
alley between Main Street and Salina Street of Block 13 in Dubuque Harbor Company's
Addition, to be known as Lot 7A of Block 13 in Dubuque Harbor Company's Addition, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Resolution No. 210-15 Resolution of Intent to vacate
and dispose of City interest in the alley between Main Street and Salina Street of Block
13 in Dubuque Harbor Company's Addition, to be known as Lot 6A of Block 13 in
Dubuque Harbor Company's Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, were adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2015 in the
Historic Federal Building.
2. 2015 Bridge Repairs and Maintenance Project: City Manager recommending
initiation of the public bidding process for the 2015 Bridge Repairs and Maintenance
Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for July 6, 2015. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 211-15 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 of bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2015 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1 . 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 Out of the Cultural and
Entertainment District and Steffen — At Large). Applicants: Bibi Burke, 1155 Arrowhead
Dr. (Qualifies for At-Large); Jean-Michel Choquet, 1584 White St. (Qualifies for
Business Professional out of the Cultural and Entertainment District or At-Large); Ellen
Henkels, 890 W. 3rd St (Qualifies for Business Professional in the Cultural and
Entertainment District or At-Large); Gina Siegert, 405 Southern Ave. (Qualifies for
Business Professional out of the Cultural and Entertainment District or At-Large).
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Upon roll-call vote Henkels - 4 (Lynch, Connors, Sutton, Resnick); Burke -3; (Jones,
Buol, Braig); Choquet and Siegert - 0. Ellen Henkels was appointed to the 3-year At-
Large term through June 30, 2018.
Upon roll-call vote Siegert - 5 (Lynch, Jones, Buol, Connors, Sutton); Choquet - 2
(Braig, Resnick); Burke - 0, Gina Siegert was appointed to the 3-year Business
Professional Outside the Cultural and Entertainment District term through June 30,
2018. No appointment was made to the Business Professional Within the Cultural and
Entertainment District.
2. 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. Motion by Braig
to appoint all three applicants to 3-year terms through July 1 , 2018. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
3. 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. Motion by Braig to appoint both applicants to 3-year
terms through June 29, 2018. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Community Development Advisory Commission: Commission requesting Robert
Block II be appointed to the vacant term of Michalski which has a Low- to Moderate-
Income Area 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.
Applicant: Robert Block II, 2447 University (Qualifies for LMI). Motion by Connors to
appoint Robert Block II to a 3-year term through February 15, 2017. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
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). Upon roll-call vote James - 4 (Jones,
Buol, Braig, Resnick); Scott — 3 (Lynch, Connors, Sutton), Lindsay James was
appointed to a 3-year term through February 15, 2017.
5. 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). Motion by
Braig to appoint Lisa Lawson to the Cathedral District term and John McAndrews to the
At-Large term for 3-year through July 1 , 2018. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-
0.
6. Human Rights Commission: One, 3 Year term through January 1 , 2017 (Vacant
term of Nutter). Applicants: Tanya Engling, 2899 Windsor; Reverend Lindsay James,
2494 Pearl St.; R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St. Upon roll-call vote Engling - 6 (Jones,
Buol, Braig, Connors, Sutton, Resnick); James -1 (Lynch); Stewart — 0; Tanya Engling
was appointed to a 3-year term through January 1 , 2017.
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7. 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. Motion by Braig to appoint both applicants to 3-
year terms through July 1 , 2018. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Library Board of Trustees (Mayor Appointment): One, 4-year term through July 1 ,
2019 (Expired term of Weiss). Applicant: Jenny Weiss, 2206 Simpson St. Upon City
Council concurrence, Mayor Buol appointed Jenny Weis to a 4-year term through July
1 , 2019.
9. 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. Upon roll-call vote
Chad Darter — 5 (Lynch, Jones, Braig, Connors, Sutton, ); Pregler — 7 (Lynch, Jones,
Buol, Braig, Connors, Sutton, Resnick); and Ward - 2 (Buol, Resnick); Chad Darter and
John Pregler were appointed to 3-year terms through July 1 , 2018.
10. 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. Upon roll-call vote Blocker — 3 (Lynch, Connors, Resnick);
Tigges — 4 (Jones, Buol, Braig, Sutton); Jennifer Tigges was appointed to a 3-year term
through June 30, 2018.
11 . Zoning Advisory Commission: Two, 3 Year terms through July 1 , 2018 (Expired
terms of Hardie and Roussell) Applicants: Kristin Dietzel, 1432 S. Grandview Ave.
(Additional Application); Stephen Hardie, 62 Fremont Ave.; Justin McCarthy, 315 River
Ridge St.; Laura Roussell, 3224 Bittersweet Ln.; R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St. Upon
roll-call vote Dietzel — 5 (Jones, Buol, Braig, Connors, Sutton); Hardie -3 (Lynch, Sutton,
Resnick); McCarthey — 0; Roussell -6 (Lynch, Jones, Buol, Braig, Connors, Resnick);
Stewart — 0), Kristin Dietzel and Laura Roussell were appointed to 3-year terms through
July 1 , 2018.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Request to Rezone - Lots 4 & 5 C.J. Bies Subdivision No. 2 (Tabled from May 18,
2015): Correspondence from applicant Nicole Imbus withdrawing the request to rezone
Lots 4 and 5 of C.J. Bies Subdivision #2 (Bies Drive and Century Drive) 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. Motion by Connors to remove from the table.
Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors to accept the request to withdraw. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 7-0.
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Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council on the following items.
2. Transit Fixed-Route Service Changes: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider 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 and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion
by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 212-15
Accepting fixed-route service changes associated with the opening of the Dubuque
Intermodal Transportation Center. Seconded by Braig. Responding to questions from
the City Council, Transit Manager Candace Eudaley and Lead Dispatcher Jodi Johnson
explained the effect of the changes on current service and what promotion and staff
assistance is being planned for the transition. City Manager Van Milligen provided
information on the decision not to renew the transit contract with ECIA and bring the
position of transit manager in-house. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Lowell Street Water Main, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the construction plans,
specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost for the Lowell Street (Abbott to
Woodworth) Water Main, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvements Project 2015 and
the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 213-15 Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Lowell Street (Abbott to Woodworth) Water Main,
Sanitary & Storm Sewer Improvements Project 2015. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Purchase of Services Funding Recommendation: City Manager recommending
approval for funding of the Fiscal Year 2016 Purchase of Services Grant applications as
recommended by the Community Development Advisory Commission. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Arts and Culture Grant Program - Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Support
Recommendations: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommending
approval of 15 Fiscal Year 2016 Arts and Culture Operating Support Grant funding
requests and authorization for the City Manager to sign the funding agreements. Motion
by Braig to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Arts and Culture Grant Program - Fiscal Year 2016 Special Projects
Recommendation: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission recommending
approval of six Fiscal Year 2016 Arts and Culture Special Project Grant funding
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requests and authorization for the City Manager to sign the grant agreements. Motion
by Braig to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 10 Park Rangers (Second Reading): City
Manager recommending repeal of City Ordinance 10-5A-1 which requires a Park
Ranger to be a certified Law Enforcement Officer with additional information provided by
the Leisure Services Manager. 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 Resnick. Motion failed 4-3 with Lynch, Jones, and Sutton
voting nay. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware and Police Chief Mark Dalsing
responded to questions from the City Council that included staffing levels, background
information, comparison to other Iowa cities, past issues, skills and training, and police
coverage of parks. City Manager Van Milligen referenced the park ranger job
description.
Connors moved the second reading of a proposed 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. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 4-3 with Lynch, Jones, and Sutton voting nay.
5. Request for Proposals - Skate Park Evaluation and Conceptual Design: City
Manager recommending approval to initiate the Request for Proposal process for
professional services for the Skate Park Evaluation and Conceptual Design. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded
by Connors. City Manager Van Milligen and Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware
provided related background and budget information. Motion carried 6-1 with Resnick
voting nay.
6. 2015 Department of Justice Body-Worn Camera Grant Application: City Manager
recommending approval for the 2015 Department of Justice Body-Worn Camera Grant
application that will allow for the purchase of 120 Body-Worn Cameras over a two-year
period. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Responding to questions from the City
Council, Police Chief Mark Dalsing stated that generally access to video information is
controlled and considered investigative information. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 14 Building Code and Advisory Appeals
Board: City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance which adds a new
Section 14-1A-6 which establishes the Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board and
provides for the powers, operation, membership, and meetings. 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.
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Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 41-15
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development,
Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article A Building Code and Regulations by adopting a new
Section 14-1A-6 Establishing the Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board and
Providing for the Powers, Operation, Membership, and Meetings. Seconded by Lynch.
Motion carried 7-0.
8. Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund
Program) Series 201513: City Manager recommending approval of the suggested
proceedings to complete action required for the Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital
Loan Notes from the State of Iowa Revolving Fund Loan Iowa Water Pollution Control
Works Financing Program. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 214-15 Approving and authorizing a form of Loan and
Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance
Authority, and authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of
$29,541 ,000 Stormwater Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 20158, of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method
of payment of said Notes. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
9. ITC Overhead Electric Transmission Facilities: City Manager recommending
adoption of a resolution which states that the filing of a petition by ITC for a proposed
overhead electric transmission line facility in the City of Dubuque and a formal public
hearing process would not be in the public interest and further recommends that the
minimum 250-foot distance from transmission lines not be waived if a petition is
considered. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 215-15 Providing that a proposed project by ITC Midwest LLC for a license to erect,
maintain and operate a proposed Electric Transmission Line Facility in the City of
Dubuque would not be permittable under the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances and
would not be permitted by the City Council and therefore an application for a license
and the required process for such a license would not be in the public interest.
Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
10. National Register Nomination - Upper Iowa Street Historic District: City Manager
recommending approval of the Upper Iowa Street Historic District Nomination and
approval for the Mayor to execute the Certified Local Government National Register
Nomination Evaluation Report Form. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents
and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Planning Services Manager
Laura Carstens provided information on how the designation avails property owners to
funding for improvements and explained the different regulations when local, state and
federal funds are used. Motion carried 7-0.
11 . National Register Nomination - Old Main Street Historic District Boundary
Increase and Amendment: City Manager recommending approval of the Old Main Street
District Boundary Increase and Amendment Nomination and approval for the Mayor to
execute the Certified Local Government National Register Nomination Evaluation
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Report Form. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
12. National Register Nomination - Seminary Hill Residential Historic District: City
Manager recommending approval of the Seminary Hill Residential Historic District
Nomination and approval for the Mayor to execute the Certified Local Government
National Register Nomination Evaluation Report Form. Motion by Connors to receive
and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
13. National Register Nomination - Washington Residential Historic District: City
Manager recommending approval of the Washington Residential Historic District
Nomination and approval for the Mayor to execute the Certified Local Government
National Register Nomination Evaluation Report Form. Motion by Lynch to receive and
file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
14. National Register Nomination - Fenelon Place Residential Historic District: City
Manager recommending approval of the Fenelon Place Residential Historic District
Nomination and approval for the Mayor to execute the Certified Local Government
National Register Nomination Evaluation Report Form. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Connors. Planning
Services Manager Laura Carstens stated that the nomination would not effect in-fill/new
construction in the district, but that requirements may be different if federal funds are
used. Motion carried 7-0.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:26 p.m. to discuss pending
litigation and property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21 .5(1)(c), -Q) Code of Iowa.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:35 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:36 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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MINUTES
Government Body: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Date: June 22, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM
Place of Meeting: Grand River Center— Sales Office Conference Room (15t Floor)
500 Bell St.
Present: Commissioners Dan White, Betty Takes (via phone)
Also present: Randy Peck, Mark Murphy, Candace Eudaley, Laura Carstens, William O'Brien
1 . Approval of Minutes from meeting of May 20, 2015. Motion by Takes, Second by White to
approve as submitted. Motion carried 2-0.
2. Schedule an entrance examination for the position of Sanitation Driver. Motion by Takes, Second
by White to set the application deadline for July 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. with a test date of July 28,
2015. Commissioner Takes to proctor. Motion carried 2-0.
3. Schedule an entrance examination for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. Motion by Takes
to set the application deadline for July 8, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. with a test date of July 23, 2015.
Commissioner White to proctor. Motion carried 2-0.
4. Establish the passing score for the position of Environmental Coordinator. Motion by White,
Second by Takes to set the passing score at 60 (60%) and above correct answers and certify the
list for Environmental Coordinator as read for two years. Motion carried 2-0.
5. Establish the passing score for the position of Transit Operations Supervisor. Motion by Takes,
Second by White to set the passing score at 74 (61 .6%) and above correct answers and certify
the list for Transit Operations Supervisor as read for two years. Motion carried 2-0.
6. Establish the passing score for the position of Planning Technician. Commissioner Takes
expressed her concern and reluctance with setting the passing score at 58% for this position.
After some discussion, a motion was taken by Takes, Seconded by White to set the passing
score at 58 (58%) and above correct answers as recommended and certify the list for Planning
Technician as read for two years. Motion carried 2-0.
7. Adjournment. Motion by White, Second by Takes to adjourn at 9:26 a.m. Motion carried 2-0
Civil Service Commission
Submitted by Pam McCarron, Permit Clerk