12 5 16 City Council Proceedings Official - RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on December 5, 2016
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Rios; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Del Toro
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
AMENDMENT TO AGENDA
Upon receipt of correspondence and a request from staff, Council Member Connors
motioned to remove Public Hearing #1 South Pointe Urban Renewal Area (Plan) and
Action Item #5 South Pointe Urban Renewal Area (Ordinance) from the agenda. Se-
conded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose
of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 11/21, 11/28; Human
Rights Commission of 10/10; Library Board of Trustees Council Update #155 of 11/17;
Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission of 11/16; Transit Advisory Board of 10/6;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 11/7, 11/14; Proof of Publication of
List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 10/31. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Michael Jelinske for vehicle damage; Allison Schmitt for
vehicle damage; and Suzan Taliaferro for vehicle 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 As-
surance Pool: Susan Taliaferro for vehicle damage.
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4. Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award: Correspondence from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) pre-
senting the City with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2015-
2016 and recognizing Budget Director Jennifer Larson and Senior Budget Analyst Alexis
Steger. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
5. Dubuque Dream Center Letters of Support: City Manager recommending approval
of letters of support for the Dubuque Dream Center's application for a 21st Century Com-
munity Learning Center Grant. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
6. Heritage Trail Letter of Support: City Manager recommending approval of a Letter
of Support to the Dubuque County Conservation Board in support of the Board's Federal
Recreation Trail Grant for replacement of three deteriorating bridges on the Heritage Trail.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
7. Dubuque Marshall Islands Health Project Grant Application: City Manager recom-
mending approval to submit a grant application through the State Transit Assistance pro-
gram to provide transportation for Marshallese to medical care through the Dubuque Mar-
shall Islands Health Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
8. Jule Operations and Training Center - DMATS STP Funding Grant Application: City
Manager recommending approval of a grant application to the DMATS STP Funding pro-
gram to provide final funding for the Jule Operations and Training Center to be located at
925 Kerper Boulevard. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolu-
tion No. 406-16 Authorizing the filing of a grant application with Dubuque Metropolitan
Area Transportation Study for Surface Transportation Program Funding for the City of
Dubuque (Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility) was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 406-16
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH DUBUQUE METRO-
POLITAN AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE (BUS STORAGE AND MAINTE-
NANCE FACILITY)
Whereas, the current facility is over 100 years old and has a leaking roof system caus-
ing other structural deficiencies; inadequate space for the fleet; and a sprinkler system
not meeting fire code; and
Whereas, the BSMF will provide housing for The Jule's brand-new fleet of clean diesel
buses that were purchased with federal and state grant funds during 2011-2012, as well
as reduce long term maintenance costs by replacing the existing 100 year old facility. The
BSMF will also provide options for future expansion; reduce deadhead travel and potential
delays of the service. The BSMF will be located on the Intermodal Campus at the site of
the old City garage and will complement the services provided at the Intermodal Center;
and
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Whereas, the City of Dubuque is seeking the necessary funding for project implemen-
tation, and upon completion, in cooperation with the FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRA-
TION, be responsible for adequately maintaining and operating the project for public use
during the project's useful life.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. The City makes grant application with the Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Transportation Study for funds through the Surface Transportation Program to fund (Bus
Storage and Maintenance Facility).
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of December, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
9. Assistance to Firefighter Grant: City Manager recommending approval to submit an
application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to purchase replacement fire-
fighting gloves and protective hoods, and to fund the purchase of a testing device to in-
sure proper fit testing of respiratory masks. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
10. Employer Mandate Reporting Services Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of an agreement with Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services to prepare and
file the required Internal Revenue Service forms 1094-C and 1095-C on behalf of the City.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
11. Design Mill - IEDA Contract Amendment: City Manager recommending approval of
a resolution authorizing an amendment to a contract with the Iowa Economic Develop-
ment Authority (IEDA) for Iowa Values Fund Financial Assistance benefits on behalf of
Design Mill, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
407-16 Approving an Amendment to the Economic Development Financial Assistant Con-
tract by and among Design Mill, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Department of
Economic Development was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 407-16
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE CONTRACT BY AND AMONG DESIGN MILL, INC., THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Whereas, Design Mill, Inc. (Design Mill) and the City of Dubuque (City) entered into an
Economic Development Financial Assistance Contract (the Contract) with the Iowa Eco-
nomic Development Authority (IEDA) for the expansion of Design Mill, Inc.'s (DMI) oper-
ations in Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, DMI has requested an extension of the Project Completion Date in the Con-
tract from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017; and
Whereas, the IEDA Board approved an extension of the Project Completion Date to
June 30, 2017; and
Whereas, the parties now desire to amend the Contract as set forth in the attached
Contract Amendment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Contract Amendment is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and the City Man-
ager is hereby directed to submit the Contract Amendment to the Iowa Economic Devel-
opment Authority together with such other documents as may be required.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 5m day of December, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
12. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Member Appointment: City Man-
ager recommending approval to appoint Water and Resource Recovery Center Lab Tech-
nician II Brian Noonan as the City staff representative on the Catfish Creek Watershed
Management Authority's Board of Directors. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
13. Delinquent Garbage, Junk and Weed Removal Collection Accounts: City Manager
recommending the levy of special assessments for the Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement
Programs being levied against 27 separate parcels of property inspected from June 22,
2016 to November 18, 2016. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 408-16 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for 2016 and Directing the
City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish
notice thereof was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 408-16
ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR 2016 AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS TO THE COUNTY
TREASURER AND TO PUBLISH NOTICE THEREOF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That after full consideration of the Schedule of Assessments attached hereto for
weed/grass cutting and junk/garbage removal tax assessments which Schedule of As-
sessments was filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 1st day of December, 2016, the
said Schedule of Assessments be and the same is hereby approved and adopted.
That there be, and is hereby assessed and levied as a lien upon the real property, the
respective sums indicated.
That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to certify said schedule to the County
Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice of said certification once each
week for two consecutive weeks in the manner provided in Iowa Code §362.3, the first
publication of which shall be not more than fifteen days from the date of filing of the final
schedule. On or before the date of the second publication of the notice, the City Clerk
shall also mail a copy of said notice to property owners whose property is subject to as-
sessment, as provided and directed in Iowa Code §384.60.
The assessments may be paid in full or in part without interest at the Utility Billing
Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at any time within 30 days after the
date of the first publication of the notice of the filing of the Schedule of Assessments with
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the County Treasurer. After 30 days, unpaid assessments are payable at the County
Treasurer's Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa,
and charges shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the
respective parcels of the property set opposite the name of the property owner.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of December, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR
WEED/JUNK/GARBAGE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
Owner; Property Address; Parcel; Legal Description; Total
Thomas A Fries, 1225 N Booth St, Dubuque, IA 52001; N Booth St, 1225; 1023483017;
Lot 2-1 Trenks Booth St PI; $92.50
Todd Fishnick, 2464 White St, Dubuque, IA 52001; White St, 2464; 1013379004; W
86' 9" Lot 182 & N 16' of N 20' Of W 86' 9" Lot 183 L H Langworthy's Add; $158.00
Gary & Rose Swank, PO Box 1173, Dubuque, IA 52004; High Bluff St, 981;
1013437013; NE 48.8'-E 1/2 -Lot 37 Hooper'sAdd; $160.00
Patrick & Sean Coleman, 4101 Vincent Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410; Southern Ave,
Lot Next to 420; 1036253003; Lot 3 Rowan's Add; $92.50
Timothy Schulte, 2240 Hoyt St, Dubuque, IA 52001; Hoyt St, 2240; 1023327001; Lot
1-3 Pfohl's Sub; $81.25
Deane & Manolita Dement, PO Box 836, Dubuque, IA 52004; University Ave, 686;
1025129017; Lot 2-1-1-10 Kelly's Sub & Lot 2-1-11 Kelly's Sub; $92.50
John T. Brown, 1695 Garfield Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001; Garfield Ave, 1695;
1118180013; NE 1/2 of Lot 242 Hams Add; $115.00
Louis G. Mihalakis, 1212 Miller Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003; Air Hill St, 850; 102513011; N
40'-S 1/2 -Lot 12, S 35'-S 1/2 -Lot 12, & S 60' -Lot 13 all in Kelly's Sub; $115.00
Fredrick J Kammiller III AKA Fredrick Joseph Kammiller Living Revocable Trust, 17470
Kammiller Ln, Durango, IA 52039; Hill St, 500; 1025178001; Lot 1 in George Martins Sub;
$47.50
Barbara Keehner, 12 Collins St, Dubuque, IA 52001; Collins St, 12; 1026326001; N
29' Lot 48 & S 24' Lot 47 O'Neills Sub No 3; $92.50
Fredrick J Kammiller III AKA Fredrick Joseph Kammiller Living Revocable Trust, 17470
Kammiller Ln, Durango, IA 52039; Hill St, 500; 1025178001; Lot 1 In George Martins Sub;
$67.50
Raymond & Patricia Anger, PO Box 242, Hanover, II 61041; Dillon St, 248;
1025355006; Lot 45 Grandview Ave Add; $92.50
Renee Martin, 3950 Creston St & 3020 Brunswick, Dubuque, IA 52001; Creston St,
3950; 1021351004; Lot 14 Blk 17 Mettel-Byrne; $92.50
Louis G. Mihalakis, 1212 Miller Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003; Air Hill St, 850; 102513011; N
40'-S 1/2 -Lot 12, S 35'-S 1/2 -Lot 12, & S 60' -Lot 13 all in Kelly's Sub; $115.00
HBH Holding Partnership, 13750 Surrey Ln, Dubuque, IA 52001; Lot Next to 2720
Broadway St; 1013305010; Lot 3 Blk 1 Broadway Heights; $145.00
Gary & Annette Haas, 520 Stafford St, Dubuque, IA 52001; Stafford St, 2520;
1013411005; Lot 2 A Stine's Sub; $85.00
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Holly Lynch, 2708 Andrew Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001; Andrew Ct, 2708; 1014331001; Lot
7 Richards Sub; $85.00
Patrick & Sean Coleman, 4101 Vincent Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410; Southern Ave,
Lot Next to 420; 1036253003; Lot 3 Rowan's Add; $70.00
Elizabeth Soule or Current Occupant, 1576 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001; Wash-
ington St, 1576; 1024282005; Lot 1-1-113 E Dubuque Add; $340.70
Aaron & Brianna Locke, 321 Monroe St, Dubuque, IA 52001; Monroe St, 321;
1013310005; Lot 22 Rebmans Sub; $115.00
Anthony Petty, 2815 Davenport St, Dubuque, IA 52001; Davenport St, 2815;
1014430002; Lot 16 McDaniel's Park Hill; $145.00
Megan Otruba, 730 Edith St, Dubuque, IA 52001; Edith St, 730; 1013130005; Lot 55
O'Neills River View; $70.00
Stacy Tuegel, 2425 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001; Windsor Ave, 2425;
1013453021; Lot 34 & Lot 34a Staffords Add; $92.50
Lynn Hingtgen Construction, 27894 Bellevue Cascade Rd, Bellevue, IA 52031; Cedar
Cross Rd, 406; 1034105009; Lot 2-1 Mineral, Lot 219 & Lot 2-1 Mineral, Lot 222; $85.00
Holly Lynch, 2708 Andrew Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001; Andrew Ct, 2708; 1014331001; Lot
7 Richards Sub; $115.00
John Ley, 799 Rush St, Dubuque, IA 52003; Rush St, 799; 1025455011; Lot 1-2-S
165'-190 Union Add; $245.00
Virginia Macker, 1617 Lincoln Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001; Lincoln Ave, 1617;
1118152003; NE 1/2 of Lot 564 Hams Add; $282.90
Travis & Kendra Kaiser, 2721 Elm St Dubuque, IA 52001; Elm St, 2721; 1013182023;
S 1/2 of Lot 191 Glendale Add; $170.00
Joseph & Corrine McQuillen, 19625 Old Highway Rd, Peosta, IA 52068; Balke St,
2826; 1013138004; Lot 19 Belmont Add; $185.00
Adrian Hartung, 2129 Graham Cir, Dubuque, IA 52002; Graham Cir, 2129;
1021252056; Lot 20 Blk 4 Sunset Park #2; $115.00
14. Timber-Hyrst Estates#4 North and South Line Creek Crossing Project Acceptance:
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Timber-Hyrst
Estates #4 Sanitary Sewer North and South Line Creek Crossings Project, as completed
by Gansen Excavating, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 409-16 Accepting the Timber-Hyrst Estates #4 North and South Line
Creek Crossings Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 409-16
ACCEPTING THE TIMBER-HYRST ESTATES #4 NORTH AND SOUTH LINE CREEK
CROSSINGS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Timber-Hyrst Estates #4 North and
South Line Creek Crossings Project (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor,
Connolly Construction, Inc. (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined the work and
recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $143,383.39; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $136,214.22, leaving a balance of
$7,169.17; and
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Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $7,169.17 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of December, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE TIMBER-HYRST
ESTATES #4 NORTH AND SOUTH LINE CREEK CROSSINGS PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Timber Hyrst Estates #4 Sanitary Sewer South Line Project, and that
said Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement
Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $180,058.54.
Dated this 28th day of November, 2016.
/s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 28th day of November, 2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
15. Code of Ordinances - Adoption of Supplement No. 23: City Clerk recommending
adoption of Supplement No. 23 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 410-16 Adopting Supplement
No. 23 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 410-16
ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 23 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, under date of August 17, 2009, the City Council, pursuant to Ordinance No.
43-09, readopted the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa in its entirety; and
Whereas, since August 17, 2009 the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has
adopted certain ordinances amending the Code of Ordinances and said amendments
have been printed as supplements to the Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, Section 380.8 of the Code of Iowa provides that supplements, by resolution,
become part of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Supplement No. 23 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, which
codifies Ordinance Nos. 20-16 through 33-16, 37-16, 38-16, 39-16, 41-16 through 48-16
and 52-16 through 56-16 as adopted by City Council through October 2016, prepared by
the Sterling Codifiers, Inc., and filed in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque,
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Iowa is hereby adopted and becomes part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of December, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
16. USDA - Rural Utilities Service: Correspondence from the U.S. Department of Agri-
culture Rural Utilities Service informing the City of public scoping meetings on December
6 & 7, 2016 to solicit comments for the proposed Cardinal -Hickory Creek 345 -kV electric
transmission line connecting Dane County, Wisconsin, and Dubuque County, Iowa. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
17. Citizen Petition - Housing Choice Voucher Program: John Herrig submitting a citi-
zen petition opposing a Housing Choice Voucher ordinance. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
18. Signed Contracts: Dubuque Cellular Telephone, L.P. First Amendment to Water
Tank & Ground Space Lease; Strand Associates Engineering Technical Services Con-
tract Task Order No. 16-02 for Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Mississippi
River Trail and Basin Overlook/22nd St. Parking Lot. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
19. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 411-16 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 411-16
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 LIQ-
UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and
filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved;
and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
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Renewals
Holiday Inn Dubuque
Five Flags
450 Main St.
Class B Liquor (Sunday)
Instant Replay
1602 Central Ave.
Class C Liquor (Living Qtrs.)
(Sunday)
Iowa Street Market
1256 Iowa St.
Class E Liquor, Class B Wine,
Class C Beer (Sunday)
Kwik Stop Food Mart
4039 Pennsylvania Ave.
Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine
(Sunday)
Kwik Stop Food Mart
2320 Gateway Dr.
Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine
(Sunday)
Plaza 20 BP/Amoco
2600 Dodge St.
Class C Beer, Class B Native Wine
(Sunday)
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of December, 2016
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Review of Applications: Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding
their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
1. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority: Two, 4 -year terms through July
16, 2020 (Expired terms of Giannakouros and Hoyer). Applicants: Steve Drahozal, 683
W. 11th St.; Neal Patten, 768 Nevada St.; Craig Reber, 760 Fremont Ave. Mr. Drahozal
and Mr. Reber spoke in support of their respective appointments and provided brief biog-
raphies.
2. Human Rights Commission: Two, 3 -year terms through June 29, 2020 (Expired term
of Jackson and Schiesl). Applicants: Miguel Jackson, 2130 Woodland Dr.; and Jay
Schiesl, 195 W. 17th St.
3. Mediacom Charitable Foundation: One, 1 -year term through December 31, 2017
(Expiring term of Chavenelle). Applicant: Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.
Appointments were made the following Board/Commissions
4. Airport Commission: One, 4 -year term through September 14, 2020 (Vacant term of
Wagner). Applicants: Sue Clemenson, 2469 Hacienda Rd.; Scott Leibfried, 3211 Honey-
suckle Ln. Upon roll call vote, (Sue Clemenson = 5 / Scott Leibfried = 1 -Lynch), Ms. Clem-
enson was appointed to a 4 -year term through September 14, 2020.
5. Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board: One, 3 -year term through August 1,
2017 (Vacant term of Anglese — Commercial Contractor Representative); and one, 3 -year
term through August 1, 2018 (Vacant term of Cruise — ADA Representative). Applicants:
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Thomas Swift, 1875 Admiral St.; and Katrina Wilberding, 3715 Asbury Rd. Motion by
Jones to appoint Mr. Swift to the contractor term and Ms. Wilberding to the ADA repre-
sentative term. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Civic Center Commission: One, 3 -year term through June 29, 2019 (Vacant term of
Gregory). Applicant: Nicholas Huff, 3075 Olde Country Ct. Motion by Connors to appoint
Mr. Huff to a 3 -year term through June 29, 2019. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-
0.
7. Zoning Advisory Commission: One, 3 -year term through July 1, 2019 (Expired term
of Belmont). Applicant: Michael Belmont, 222 Dillion St. Motion by Resnick to appoint Mr.
Belmont to a 3 -year term through July 1, 2019. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area: This item was removed from the
agenda.
2. Reallocation of Bond Proceeds — General Obligation Bond Series 2012H: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to take additional action and approving the reallo-
cation of certain unspent proceeds of the General Obligation Bond Series 2012H from the
renovation of the second floor of the Multicultural Family Center to fund the construction
of the Jule Operations and Training Center and the City Manager recommending ap-
proval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 412-
16 Instituting proceedings to take additional action and approving the reallocation of cer-
tain unspent proceeds of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012H, of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Responding to questions from the City Council,
City Manager Van Milligen explained that reallocating funds to the Jule project would re-
duce borrowing obligations as preferred by the City Council and that the Multicultural
Family Center project would be funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 412-16
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION AND APPROVING
THE REALLOCATION OF CERTAIN UNSPENT PROCEEDS OF THE GENERAL OB-
LIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012H, OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, this Council has held a
public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the reallocation
of certain unspent proceeds, in the amount of not to exceed $820,500 (the "Unspent Pro-
ceeds") of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012H, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in
order to provide funds to pay costs of funding the construction of the Jule Operations and
Training Center (from the Series 2012 Bonds), and has considered the extent of objec-
tions received from residents or property owners as to said proposal and, accordingly the
following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the City and residents
thereof.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and takes additional
action for the reallocation of the Unspent Proceeds of the General Obligation Bonds, Se-
ries 2012H, for the foregoing purpose, and the reallocation of the Unspent Proceeds to
pay costs of funding the construction of the Jule Operations and Training Center (from
the Series 2012 Bonds), is in all respects authorized and approved.
Section 2. The Finance Director is authorized and directed to take such action as may
be necessary to effect and implement the foregoing reallocation of the Unspent Proceeds
to pay costs of funding the construction of the Jule Operations and Training Center (from
the Series 2012 Bonds), and to cause the records and accounts of the City to reflect the
same.
Passed and approved this 5m day of December, 2016.
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Steve Drahozal, 683 W. 11th St., expressed his opinion about current code require-
ments that he believes allows housing providers to discriminate against renting to persons
who participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program and further requested that the
City Council add a source of income definition to the current discrimination ordinance.
Matt Zanger, 261 Southgate Dr., expressed his opinion about what he believes is dis-
crimination taking place when landlords dismiss people who participate in the Housing
Choice Voucher program stating the reasons why he thinks landlords do/don't participate
in federal programs. Mr. Zanger urged the City Council to pass the source of income ban.
Carolyn Sherf, 1723 Lawndale; and Michaela Freiburger, 1718 Diane Ct.; on behalf of
Representative Charles Isenhart addressed the City Council about the need for the Food
Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant / Double Up Food Bucks Program (Action Item #1)
and how the pilot program worked through the Dubuque Farmer's Market. Ms. Sherf and
Ms. Freiburger ask that the City Council support the local match of funds requested.
Antonin [Erba], 672% Central Ave., expressed his belief that LGBT rights could be
threatened if religious freedom laws are enacted at the federal level as a result of the
recent presidential election and requested the City Council consider an ordinance ban-
ning gay conversion therapy.
Jerry Maro, 10366 Timothy St., and President of the Dubuque Landlord's Association,
expressed his opinion that the number of landlords participating in the Housing Choice
Voucher program may be skewed and appear lower when expressed as a percentage
rather than in the actual number of units available. Mr. Maro also stated that the Associ-
ation is working on providing those numbers to the City Council and believes agreement
can be achieved without enacting an ordinance.
Kate Larson, 2523 Trout Terrace, expressed her belief that affordable, quality housing
units are difficult to find in Dubuque. Ms. Larson provided a few examples of wording used
on social media to describe housing units that she believes doesn't look good to the poor
and disenfranchised who may not be as organized as opponents to the source of income
issue.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Representative Chuck Isenhart - Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Grant: Corre-
spondence from Representative Chuck Isenhart requesting a letter of support and match-
ing funds from the City Council related to a grant application submitted by the Iowa Health-
iest State Initiative for a Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant that will support a Double
Up Food Bucks program through the Dubuque Farmer's Market. Motion by Connors to
receive and file the documents and submit a letter of support for the requested dollar
match. Seconded by Jones. Carolyn Sherf and Michaela Freiburger responded to ques-
tions from the City Council clarifying the matter of matching funds. City Manager Van
Milligen responded that the City's match will possibly come from the Fiscal Year 2018
general fund as an improvement package under Health Services or Sustainable Dubu-
que. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Jule Operations and Training Center Project Contract Award: City Manager recom-
mending award of the construction contract for the Jule Operations and Training Center
Project to the low bidder Tricon General Construction. Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and adopt Resolution No. 413-16 Awarding public improvement contract
for the Jule Operations and Training Center Project. Seconded by Connors. Motion car-
ried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 413-16
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE JULE OPERATIONS
AND TRAINING CENTER PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the Jule Opera-
tions and Training Center Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 380-16 and
Notice to Bidders was posted on the Master of Builders of Iowa plan room and the City of
Dubuque, Iowa website on the 9th day of November, 2016.Whereas, said sealed pro-
posals were opened and read on the 30th day of November, 2016 and it has been deter-
mined that Tricon Construction of Dubuque, Iowa with a bid in the amount of
$5,693,000.00 is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to Tricon Gen-
eral Construction and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improve-
ment Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5m day of December, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Request for Proposals - Consultant Services for Five Flags Civic Center Assessment
and Study: City Manager recommending approval of the release of a Request for Pro-
posals for consultant services for a Five Flags Civic Center Assessment and Study. Mo-
tion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Se-
conded by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
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4. Art on the River Snow Sculpting Contest: City Manager recommending approval of
the extension of the Art on the River Exhibit to include an annual snow sculpting contest
that will coincide with the National Mississippi River Museum's annual Ice Festival. Motion
by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Se-
conded by Jones. Responding to questions from the City Council, Arts Coordinator Debra
Alleyne explained how sculpting materials will be brought to the site. Motion carried 6-0.
5. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Ordinance Amendment: This item was
removed from the agenda.
6. Request for Work Session - Quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Report: City Manager
recommending that the City Council schedule the Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work
Session for Monday, January 9, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Restated motion by Connors to set
the work session for Monday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Resnick. Motion
carried 6-0.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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