1 17 17 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
January 17, 209
Buol, Resnick, Del Toro, Connors, Jones, Lyncb, Rios
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REGULAR SESSION
6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non controversial and ell consent items
wh be normally voted upon In a single nwtion wood any separate discussion on a particular IRM If
you vmultl like to discuss one M the Consent IRirs, please go R the or cmpbone and be recognized
by the Wyor and state the item you vmultl like remmretl from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consitlerefion.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cry Council Proceedings of 1/3/1]; Perk and FecreMan Cammissian of 1213/16; Zoning Atltimry
Cammissian of 1/12/17; Zoning Lady of Atlju4mentof 12/2216, Prato of Protection for City Council
Proceedings of 12/916, 12/12/16, and 1219/16
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File; Approve
2. Disposition of Claims
Cry Attorney etivisho Netthe fallavngq claims had been referred to Public Entry Risk Getviaes of lave,
the need for the lova Communities Assurance Per Tam Giese for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File; Concur
3. Human Rights Department Annual Report
Cry Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2016 Human Rights Department Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File
A Gallagher Benefit Services Renewal Proposal
Ciry Manger recon mentli of approval of an eirendment to the Arm or 4robve Services Agreement who
Gelkgher Length Services, Inc for benefit wnsuleng and actuarial send ces, and eutMrikdon for the Ciry
Manager to execute the agreement
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File; Approve
S. Actuarial Valuation M Post-Employment Benefits
Cry Manager recommentli of NM Moral Consulting, Inc., be selected to conduct the GAS645 actuarial
valuation for 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Acceptance of Deed - 1146 Elm Street
City Manager recommending acceptance of the deed to property located at 1146 Elm Street from Stackis,
LLC.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from Stackis, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Plat of Survey - 1100 Mela Drive
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of a Plat of Survey for 1100 Mela Drive (Schramm
Place) subject to waiving the lot frontage for Lot 1 of Schramm Place.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 of Schramm Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Plat of Survey - 1097 Mela Drive
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for 1097 Mela Drive (Stark
Place) subject to waiving the lot frontage requirements for Lot 1 of 1 and Lot 2 of 1 of Stark Place.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1-1 & Lot 2-1 of Stark Place in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Site Plan Review - 3375 Lake Ridge Drive
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of a Site Plan for 3375 Lake Ridge Drive for Statera
Integrated Health and Wellness Solutions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Acceptance of the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 2 -Year 3
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 2-
Year 3 Project, as completed by Drew Cook and Sons E)r-avating, Inc., and adoption of the Final
Schedule of Assessments.
RESOLUTION Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project 0 Bid Set 2 Year 3 and Authorizing the payment of
the contract amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 2 Year 3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Acceptance of SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 3 - Year 3
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 3-
Year 3 Project, as completed by Portzen Construction, and adoption of the Final Schedule of
Assessments.
RESOLUTION Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project- Bid set 3 Year 3 and authorizing the payment of
the contract amount to the contractor
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project- Bid Set 3 Year
3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Acceptance of Elm Street Reconstruction Project - 9th to 12th Streets
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Elm Street Reconstruction
Project(9th to 12th Streets), as completed by Horsfield Construction.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Elm Street Reconstruction Project(9th to 12th) and authorizing the payment
of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Approval to Construct a Surface Parking Lot - 1100 Jackson Street
City Manager recommending approval for Dubuque Jackson Real Estate, LLC to construct a surface
parking lot at 1100 Jackson Street in the Historic Millwork District Planned Unit Development that will be
associated with Marriot Towne Place Suites.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Request
City Manager recommending approval to utilize the Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Grant Program
to employ a temporary part-time intern in the Human Rights Department in spring 2017 to be dedicated to
working with the My Brother's Keeper Netwnrk.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project, HUD National Disaster Resilience
Competition Grant, Infrastructure, Contract Award For General Administrative Services
City Manager recommending approval of the execution of a contract with East Central Intergovernmental
Association (ECIA) to provide general grant administration services related to the City's use of Community
Development Block Grant Program Disaster Recovery —National Disaster Resiliency funds for
infrastructure improvements associated with the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
RESOLUTION of the City of Dubuque approving the contract for 2016 CDBG National Disaster Resiliency
Infrastructure Grant Administration to East Central Intergovernmental Association
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Compliance Date Extension Request
Correspondence from the DNR approving the City's request for an extending the compliance deadline
date associated with Central Iowa Water Association to December 31, 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA)
Correspondence from the DMASWA notifying the City of the Agency's Fiscal Year 2018 budget and fee
schedule approved by the Agency's Board of Directors on December 21, 2016.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. Municipal Parking Ramp/Lot Hourly Rate Adjustment
City Manager recommending adjusting the rates in the parking ramps to accommodate the newly
purchased gate equipment.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to adjust the fees and charges for the parking of motor
vehicles in the municipal parking ramps
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Top Grade Excavating, Inc., for the South Grandview Avenue Storm Sewer Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commissions Applicant Review
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
meeti ng.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through February 15, 2020 (Expiring term of Blok)
Applicant:
Robert W. Blok, 2447 University Ave.
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Four, 3-year terms through February 1, 2020 (Expiring terms of Castaneda, Felderman, Landis
and Ward)
Applicants:
Sheila Castaneda, 1014 Dunham Dr.
Robert Felderman, 241 Southgate Dr.
Dick Landis, 2390 Clarke Crest Dr.
Annalee Ward, 2758 Tiffany Ct.
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.
1. Vacate Petition for a Portion of Kerper Blvd. Right-of-Way
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the vacation of a portion of Kerper
Boulevard right-of-way north of the intersection of Fengler Street and Kerper Boulevard
adjacent to Lot 1 of Block 19 of River Front Subdivision No. 3 owned by Giese Company, and
the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City Interest in Lot 1C of Block 19 of River Front Subdivision No. 3,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of Kerper Boulevard Adjacent to Lot 1 Block 19 of River Front
Subdivision No. 3, to be known as Lot 1C of Block 19 of River Front Subdivision No. 3, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Request to Rezone - 13828 Old Highway Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request by William A.
&Janet L. Siegert to rezone property located at 13828 Old Highway Road from Dubuque
County R-2 Single-Family Residential to City of Dubuque C-3 General Commercial District,
concurrent with annexation to the City of Dubuque.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property, in conjunction with
annexation, located at 13828 Old Highway Road from County R-2 Single-Family Residential
District to City C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Voluntary Annexation -William and Janet Siegert - Old Highway Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve a voluntary annexation request from
William and Janet Siegert for five acres of property they own located between Old Highway
Road and U.S. Highway 20/Dodge Street, submitted concurrently with an application to rezone
the property and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving an application for voluntary annexation of territory to the City of
Dubuque, lowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Request to Rezone - Cedar Ridge Farm Place#9 (Tri-State Blind Society)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request by Tri-State
Independent Blind Society, Inc. to rezone property located at Lot 1, Cedar Ridge Farm Place
#9, from LI Light Industrial to C-3 General Commercial District to accommodate a new Tri-State
Blind Society facility.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located along Cedar Cross
Road from LI Light Industrial District to C-3 General Commercial District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Sale of 1069 Vernon Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the sale of City-owned
property at 1069 Vernon Street to Craig Norton.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in real property located at 1069 Vernon Street in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the Iowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
Input which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
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. Request for Work Session - Quarterly Inclusive Dubuque Work Session
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule the quarterly Inclusive Dubuque work
session for April 24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations—Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
ADJOURNMENT