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February 20, 2017
Connors, Resnick, Lynch, Rios, Brad, Jones, Del Toro
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REGULAR SESSION
6:00 PM
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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
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