2 20 17 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 20, 2017
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor B ol; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Jones, Ly‘, Resnick,
vI os; Citi( Manager Va Milligen, City AttoT rn .y-Brumwell
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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
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 1/17, 1/30, 2/6, 2/9, 2/13; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 1/24; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission of 2/6;
Library Board of Trustees of 12/15/16; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of
1/10; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 1/17; Proof of Publication for
List of Claims and Summary of Revenues Month Ending 12/31/16
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. 2016 Aquatic Facility Evaluation Report
City Manager transmitting the 2016 Aquatics Facility Evaluation completed by MSA
Professional Services and Water Technology, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
3. Certified Local Governments (CLG) Annual Report
City Manager recommending approval of the 2016 Certified Local Government Annual
Report for the City of Dubuque as required by the State Historical Society of Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Golf Cart Lease
City Manager recommending approval of a 5 -year lease with Harris Golf Carts for 60
Yamaha golf carts for the Bunker Hill Golf Course.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Authorized 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 55-17 Naming Depositories
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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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 56-17 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 57-17 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 58-17 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)
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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 59-17 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 (IDOT) 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
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16. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 60-17 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 - Year 3 Project Initiation March 20, 2017
2. Rustic Point Area Annexation March 20, 2017
3. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Resolution of Necessity
March 20, 2017
6. Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Plan - Resolution of Necessity
March 20, 2017
4. Five Flags Theater Masonry Rehabilitation Project Initiation March 6, 2017
5. Ham House Masonry Rehabilitation Project Initiation March 6, 2017
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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 61-17 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 62-17 Approving the preliminary plats, schedule of assessments and
estimate of total cost for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 4 - Year 3 Project
RESOLUTION 63-17 Resolution of Necessity for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 4 - Year
3 Project
RESOLUTION 64-17 Fixing the date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
3/20/17
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).
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RESOLUTION 65-17 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
3/20/17
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 66-17 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 67-17 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 68-17 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.
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RESOLUTION 69-17 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
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointment to the following Board/Commission
1. Housing Commission
One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant At -Large term of Craddieth).
Applicants: Shane Hoeper, 2520 North Grandview Ave.;( rett w, 995 Richards Rd.
(Additional Applicant).
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Series 2017A General Obligation Bonds
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 70-17 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $8,950,000 General Obligation Bonds
RESOLUTION 71-17 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)
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2. Series 2017B General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds
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 72-17 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $10,250,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds
RESOLUTION 73-17 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)
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3. Series 2017C Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds
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 74-17 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of
not to exceed $2,200,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds
RESOLUTION 75-17 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)
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ACTION ITEMS
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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 is osition: Receive and File
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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.
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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.
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4. Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan Update
Assistant Planner Dave Johnson is transmitting information for the Imagine Dubuque
presentation.
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CLOSED SESSION
@ 12/JZ--)p.m.
Pending. Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorneys who will onsult with City
Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session are
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ADJOURNMENT @ p.m.
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
Consent Items: Pages 1-3
y D. Buol, Mayor