Minutes_City Council Proceedings 1 17 17 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on January 17, 2017 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Lynch; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Jones, Resnick,
Rios; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Mayor Buol
Mayor Pro-Tem Lynch 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
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Council Member Del Toro requested Item
No. 18 Municipal Parking Ramp/Lot Hourly Rate Adjustment be held for separate
discussion. Motion carried 6-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 1/3/17; Park and
Recreation Commission of 12/13/16; Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/12/17; Zoning
Board of Adjustment of 12/22/16; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
12/5/16; 12/12/16; and 12/19/16. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
2. 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: Tom Giese for property damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and concurred.
3. Human Rights Department Annual Report: City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year
2016 Human Rights Department Annual Report. Upon motion the document was received
and filed.
4. Gallagher Benefit Services Renewal Proposal: City Manager recommending
approval of an amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement with Gallagher
Benefit Services, Inc. for benefit consulting and actuarial services, and authorization for
the City Manager to execute the agreement. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
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5. Actuarial Valuation of Post-Employment Benefits: City Manager recommending that
Menard Consulting, Inc., be selected to conduct the GASB-45 actuarial valuation for
2017. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
6. Acceptance of Deed - 1146 Elm Street: City Manager recommending acceptance of
the deed to property located at 1146 Elm Street from Stackis, LLC. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 17-17 Accepting the Deed to
certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from Stackis, LLC was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 18-17 Approving the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 of Schramm Place
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 19-17 Approving the Plat of
Survey of Lot 1-1 & Lot 2-1 of Stark Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
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 Excavating, Inc., and adoption
of the Final Schedule of Assessments. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 20-17 Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project Bid - Set 2 Year 3
and Authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor; and Resolution No.
21-17 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set
2 Year 3 were adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 22-17 Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project - Bid set 3 Year 3 and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor; and Resolution No. 23-
17 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project - Bid Set 3
Year 3 were adopted.
12. Acceptance of Elm Street Reconstruction Project - 9th to 12th Streets: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Elm Street
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Reconstruction Project (9th to 12th Streets), as completed by Horsfield Construction.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 24-17 Accepting
the Elm Street Reconstruction Project (9th to 12th) and authorizing the payment of the
contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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 Network. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 25-17 Approving the contract for
2016 CDBG National Disaster Resiliency Infrastructure Grant Administration to East
Central Intergovernmental Association was adopted.
16. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Compliance Date Extension Request:
Correspondence from the DNR approving the City's request for extending the compliance
deadline date associated with Central Iowa Water Association to December 31 , 2017.
Upon motion the document was received and filed.
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. Upon
motion the document was received and filed.
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. Motion by Del Toro to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 26-17 Authorizing the City Manager to adjust the fees and charges for the parking of
motor vehicles in the municipal parking ramps. Seconded by Connors. Responding to
questions from the City Council, Parking System Supervisor Tim Horsfield explained the
reason for the new rates, stated that the adjustment does not affect monthly parking rates
and that new parking industry equipment is moving toward only accepting credit card and
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currency payment and away from the use of coins. Mr. Horsfield added that about 40
percent of customers pay by credit card and that the City pays all credit card transaction
fees, which totals about $20,000 per year. Motion carried 6-0.
19. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Top
Grade Excavating, Inc., for the South Grandview Avenue Storm Sewer Project. Upon
motion the document was received, filed and approved.
20. 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. 27-17 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.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
The City Council reviewed applications to the following Boards/Commissions.
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions.
1 . Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-yearterm through February
15, 2020 (Expiring term of Blok). Applicant: Robert W. Blok, 2447 University Ave.
2. 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. Ms. Ward and Mr. Landis spoke in
support of the Commission and their respective appointments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 28-17 Disposing of City Interest in Lot 1 C of Block 19 of River
Front Subdivision No. 3, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Resolution No. 29-17 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. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
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. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents
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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 Rios. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a
staff report. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 2-17
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. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
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. Motion
by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 30-17 Approving
an application forvoluntary annexation ofterritoryto the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded
by Del Toro. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Request to Rezone - Cedar Ridge Farm Place #9 (Tri-State Independent 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 Independent Blind Society facility. Motion by Jones 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 Connors. Planning Services
Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. TSIBS Secretary/Treasurer Pam Gagne
and Executive Director Don Gagne spoke in support of the rezoning. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 3-17 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. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 6-0.
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. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
31-17 Disposing of City interest in real property located at 1069 Vernon Street in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Paul Uzel, 61 N. Algona St., spoke in support of a source of income ordinance citing
his faith-based support of and work with the homeless.
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Thomas Priebe, 14928 Old Highway Rd., spoke about his concerns related to what he
believes are unhealthy working conditions at Flora Park, and that he thinks caused his
health issues during the time he was a seasonal employee.
Matthew Zanger, 261 Southgate Dr., spoke about information he gathered regarding
apartments advertised for rent, whether or not Housing Choice Vouchers are accepted
and statements made to him about not participating in the HCV program from those he
spoke to.
ACTION ITEMS
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. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones reported on the recent Leadership Dubuque session and
commended the Chamber of Commerce for continuing to provide the program.
Council Member Connors reported on a recent presentation she made to a Cub Scout
troop about elected officials and the opportunity to engage potential future civic leaders.
Council Member Resnick reported on a recent meeting he had with Antonino Erba
regarding starting a conversation about banning gay conversion therapy and that he had
referred Mr. Erba to the Human Rights Department.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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