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2 20 17 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF February 20, 2017 Connors, Resnick, Lynch, Rios, Brad, Jones, Del Toro CRY OF DUBUQUE IOWA G OF CITY CITY COUNCIL MEETING r/ Historic Federal Building eq �" 350W. 6th Street 3E � � February 20, 2017 O O Council meetings are video slreanetl live and archived A www.cilyoltlubuque.ogfinetlia and on Dubuque's CilyChannel on the Mudiacom cable system at cable bull and digital 117.2 REGULAR SESSION 6:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT RENIS The consent egeMe iHms are considered to be routine eM non-mrNoversial and ell consent iHms wh be normally video upon In a single Hal wbrout any separate discussion on a particular Hem If you vmultl like to discuss one of He Consent Inns, please W le He or cmphone aM be recognized by He Wyor antl state the item you vmultl like renwvetl from He Consent Hgentle for separate discussion antl consitlerefion. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted Cry Council Proceedings of 1117, 1130, 2/6, trip, 2113, Community OevebpmentHtivisery Commission of 1124, Five Flags Civie CenterHtltimry Commission of Library Board of Trustees of 1L15/16; Perks and Recreeean ativistry Cortmosian of 1110, Proof of Publiceean for airy Council Proceedings of 1/17; Proof of Publication for Let of Claims and Summery of Revenues Month BAN 12/31/16 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. 2016 Aquatic Facility Evaluation Report Cry Manager bensmitting He 2016 Aquatics Facility Evelubbon complebetl by MSH Professional Services antl Water Technology, Inc. SuggestedDisposition Receive and File 3. Caddied Local GovemmeMs (CLG) Annual Report Cry Manger recammentlife approval of He 2016 nettled Local Gavemnen[Annual Report for He City of Dubuque as required by the Stan historical Society of Iowa. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve A Goff Carl Lease Cry Manager recammentlite approval of a fryeer lease who Harris GOR Cern for 60 Yemehe golf carts for He Bunker Hill GOR Course. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve S. Annus tl Depository Institutions City Manager recommending approval of a resolution adding DuTrac Community Credit Union as an authorized depository institution for the City of Dubuque, which will allow DuTrac to bid on City of Dubuque checking, savings, money market or certificate of deposit accounts. RESOLUTION Naming Depositories Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6. Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project & Pump Station Agreement City Manager recommending approval of an agreement whereby the City of Dubuque would, as part of the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project, replace the existing gravity sanitary sewer service lateral at 525 East 19th Street with a private sanitary sewer pump station and associated force main discharge pipe located in the Pine Street right-of-way. RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and B & M Properties & Storage, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 7. 2016 Pavement Marking Project Acceptance City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the 2016 Pavement Marking Project, as completed by SELCO, Inc. RESOLUTION Accepting the 2016 Pavement Marking Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Memorandum of Understanding - Santiago, Dominican Republic City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor and the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town Hall of the Municipality of Santiago and the City of Dubuque. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 9. Urban Revitalization Applications for Calendar Year 2016 City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution approving property tax abatement applications for 18 residential properties and 3 commercial properties in recognized Urban Revitalization Areas, and authorizing transmittal to the City Assessor for final review and determination of the amount of property tax abatement. RESOLUTION Approving Property Tax Abatement Applications Submitted by Property Owners in Recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and Authorizing the Transmittal of the Approved Applications to the City Tax Assessor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. Transfer of Deed - 595 Angella Street City Manager recommending approval to amend the contract for sale of the property at 595 Angella Street. RESOLUTION Approving an Amendment to the Land Contract Between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Craig Nesteby Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Miller Riverview Campground Operations and Fee Recommendations City Manager recommending approval of changes to the Miller Riverview Campground operations related to both management and fees. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 12. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Notification of Project Bid Letting Correspondence from the Iowa Department of Transportation (I DOT) informing the City that it will bid a US 20 Interchange Ramps Project during the 2017 construction season. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 13. Mediacom Communications Company Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company, informing the City of programming changes implemented on or about February 16, 2017. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 14. Tobacco Compliance—Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder— Kwik Stop#300 City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco compliance violation for Kwik Stop#300, 1215 East 16th Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 15. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—Kwik Stop#300 City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Kwik Stop#300, 1215 East 16th Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 16. 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) ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated. 1. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 -Year 3 Project Initiation City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 4 —Year 3 Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 20, 2017. RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids RESOLUTION Approving the preliminary plats, schedule of assessments and estimate of total cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 4 - Year 3 Project RESOLUTION of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 4 - Year 3 Project RESOLUTION Fixing the date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 20, 2017 2. Rustic Point Area Annexation City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a public hearing for March 20, 2017 on the Rustic Point Area annexation of approximately 56 acres owned by four property owners: Marlene L. Brimeyer (1.42 acres), Derby Grange LLC (50.4 acres), James F. and Janet M. Kress (2.99 acres), and the City of Dubuque (1.35 acres). RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the application for voluntary annexation of territory to the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 20, 2017 3. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Resolution of Necessity City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing for March 20, 2017. RESOLUTION of Necessity Finding That Certain Property in and Near the South Pointe Subdivision is an Economic Development Area and that the Development of Said Area is Necessary in the Interest of the Residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Setting a Date for Hearing on a Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for Said District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 20, 2017 4. Five Flags Theater Masonry Rehabilitation Project Initiation City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications and initiate the bidding procedure for the Five Flags Theater Masonry Rehabilitation Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 6, 2017. RESOLUTION Five Flags Theater Masonry Rehabilitation Improvement Project; Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost; Setting Date of Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost; and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 6, 2017 5. Ham House Masonry Rehabilitation Project Initiation City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications and initiate the bidding procedure for the Ham House Masonry Rehabilitation Project and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 6, 2017. RESOLUTION Ham House Masonry Rehabilitation Improvement Project; Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost; Setting Date of Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost; and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 6, 2017 6. Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Plan - Resolution of Necessity City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an Urban Renewal Plan for the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the proposed plan for March 20, 2017. RESOLUTION of Necessity Finding That Certain Property in and Near Rustic Point Estates and Timber Ridge Estates is an Economic Development Area and that The Development of Said Area is Necessary in the Interest of the Residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Setting a Date for Hearing on a Proposed Urban Renewal Plan for Said District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 20, 2017 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 1. Boards and Commissions Appointments Housing Commission One, 3-year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant At-Large term of Craddieth) Applicants: Shane Hoeper, 2520 North Grandvew Ave. Brett Shaw, 995 Richards Rd. (Additional Applicant) 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. Series 2017A General Obligation Bonds Changed Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A, proceedings to direct advertisement for sale, and approval of electronic bidding procedures and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $8,950,000 General Obligation Bonds RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of$8,830,000 (dollar amount subject to change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A, and approving electronic bidding procedures Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 2. Series 2017B General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds Changed Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested proceedings take additional action of the issuance of General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series 2017B, proceedings to direct advertisement for sale, and approval of electronic bidding procedures, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $10,250,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of$8,830,000 (Dollar amount subject to change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A, and approving electronic Bidding procedures Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 3. Series 2017C Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds Changed Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series 2017C, proceedings to direct advertisement for sale, and approval of electronic bidding procedures, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $2,200,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of$2,155,00 (dollar amount subject to change) Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series 2017C, and approving electronic bidding procedures 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. Source of Income Committee Final Report City Manager recommending the City Council concur with the Source of Income Committee's Final Report and direct the City Manager to move forward with the Implementation Strategy for Options#4 and#6 recommended in the Committee's Final Report. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 2. Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report 2016 City Manager transmitting the Port of Dubuque Marina Annual Report for 2016. Staff will make a short presentation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation 3. Skate Park Final Design Concept and Specification Location City Manager recommending approval of the final design concept and specification location of Flora Park for the site of the skate park. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 4. Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan Update Assistant Planner Dave Johnson is transmitting information for the Imagine Dubuque presentation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations—Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code ADJOURNMENT The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at wvvw.cityofdubuque.org or at the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours. This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting. Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100 or TTY/TTD (563) 690- 6678.