3 6 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 March 6, 2017 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. ,.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Del oro, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
,Rios; City Manage Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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M(yor 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
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 2/16, 2/20, 2/22, 2/27; Historic Preservation Commission of
2/16; Library Board of Trustees of 1/26; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of
2/15; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 1/30, 2/6, 2/9; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 1/31
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Brenda Atkinson for vehicle damage; Debra Goodendorf for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Awards & Recognitions
City Manager transmitting a list of awards and recognitions received by the City of
Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. 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: Brenda Atkinson
for vehicle damage; Debra Goodendorf for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
5. Iowa Department of Transportation Project Notice
Correspondence from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) notifying the City
of an upcoming bid letting for a Portland Cement Concrete Patching Project on April 18,
2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Soft Drink Agreement for Leisure Service Facilities
City Manager recommending approval of a three-year Coca-Cola agreement with
Atlantic Bottling as the exclusive soft drink provider for the Bunker Hill Golf Course,
McAleece concession, Flora and Sutton Pools concession and the Port of Dubuque
Marina.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Loras College Usage Agreement Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of the Amended Usage Agreement with Loras
College for Petrakis Field.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Request for Proposal for Annual Audit Services
City Manager recommending approval to issue a Request for Proposal to public
accounting firms to provide annual auditing services for the City of Dubuque for Fiscal
Years ending June 30, 2017, through June 30, 2021.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Eagle Point Park Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to submit Fiscal Year 2017 Land and Water
Conservation Fund Grant Application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
implementation of the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Management Plan,
adopted by the City Council on February 6, 2017.
RESOLUTION 80-17 Authorizing LWCF Grant Application to Iowa Department of
Natural Resources for Implementation of Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration
Management Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Amendment to Teamsters Local No. 120 Collective Bargaining Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with Teamsters Local No. 120 that provides for a work week that consists of
ten hours per day and four days per week for the Maintenance worker, Airfield
Maintenance workers and Airport Mechanic assigned to the Airport Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Compensation Package for Non -Bargaining Unit Employees FY18
City Manager recommending approval of a 2% across-the-board base wage increase
effective July 1, 2017, for all classifications of employees in the General Employee
Wage Plan and for the Airport Operations Specialist, Records Clerk, Clerk Typist,
Transit Operations Assistant, Account Clerk II and Water Meter Inspector in the Non -
Assigned Wage plan. It is further recommended that the Head PGA Professional receive
a 2% across-the-board base wage increase effective July 1, 2017.
RESOLUTION 81-17 Approving the compensation package for Non -Bargaining Unit
Employees for Fiscal Year 2018
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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12. Water & Resource Recovery Center Upgrade Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Water &
Resource Recovery Center Upgrade Project, as completed by Miron Construction Co.,
Inc.
RESOLUTION 82-17 Accepting the Water and Resource Recovery Center Upgrade
Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
C13. Citizen Petition
ubuque Federation of Labor submitting a petition requesting the City of Dubuque to
finalize an agreement with Flexsteel Industries allowing for a new production facility.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14. Signed Contracts
Natural Gas Motor Vehicle Incentive Agreement with Black Hills Energy / Iowa Gas
Utility Company, LP; ECIA Contract Amendments for Bus Storage Facility and the
Dubuque Intermodal Center; Dubuque Area Labor- Management Council Federal
Building Lease Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. General Obligation Bond Series 2017ABC Preliminary Official Statement
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings for approving the
preliminary Official Statement for the $8,830,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2017A, $10,105,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series
2017B and $2,155,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds,
Series 2017C.
RESOLUTION 83-17 Approving the Preliminary Official Statement for the $8,830,000
(dollar amount subject to change) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A,
$10,105,000 (dollar amount subject to change) General Obligation Urban Renewal
Refunding Bonds, Series 20178 and $2,155,000 (dollar amount subject to change)
Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series 2017C
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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16. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder - Jumper's
Sports Bar & Grill
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
for an alcohol compliance violation for Jumper's Sports Bar & Grill, 2600 Dodge Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 84-17 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as
required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter2 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. Fiscal Year 2017 Second Budget Amendment
2. Westside Water System Improvements - English Mill and North Cascade Road
Water Main Extension and English Mill Road Pump Station Project Initiation
March 20, 2017
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1. Fiscal Year 2017 Second Budget Amendment
City Manager recommending the second Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Amendment be set
for public hearing for March 20, 2017.
RESOLUTION 85-17 Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to the
Fiscal Year 2017 Budget for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 20, 2017
2. Westside Water System Improvements - English Mill and North Cascade Road
Water Main Extension and English Mill Road Pump Station Project Initiation
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the English
Mill and North Cascade Road Water Main Extension and English Mill Road Pump
Station Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 20,
2017.
RESOLUTION 86-17 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 20, 2017
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
REVIEW
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 -year term through February 15, 2020 (Expiring Low- to Moderate -Income
Representative term of Burley) Applicant: Sara Burley, 2622 Broadway (Qualifies as
Low- to Moderate -Income Representative)
2. Housing Code Appeals Board
One, 3 -year term through January 11, 2019 (Vacant term of Miller) Applicant: GH
Spence, 975 Grove Ter.
3. Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
One, 3 -year term through March 16, 2020 (Expiring Term of Giese) Applicant: Tom
Giese, 395 Villa St.
4. Zoning Board of Adjustmenti
One, 5 -year term through March 25, 2022 (Expiring term of Golombeski) Applicant: ,
Bethany Golombeski, 65 Cambridge Ct. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa
Gender Balance Law. 5 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/1 female
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Marquette Hall, LLC Sale of Property
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a resolution
disposing of interest in a vacated alley between Regent Street and Queen Street, as
shown on Exhibit A, by sale to Marquette Hall, LLC and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 87-17 Disposing of an interest in real property by Deed pursuant to a
Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Marquette Hall, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Ham House Masonry Rehabilitation Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Ham House Masonry
Rehabilitation Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 88-17 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Ham House Masonry Rehabilitation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Five Flags Theater Masonry Rehabilitation Project s'
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Five Flags Theater Masonry
Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION 89-17 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Five Flags Theater Masonry Rehabilitation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment
Proof of publication the notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
The amendment to this District will authorize the inclusion of an adjacent area which
meets the definition of a blighted area and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 90-17 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of
the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
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2. Miracle Field
City Manager recommending approval for Tom and Carol Witry and Merle and Mary
Santjer to present information related to their proposed project request in Veterans'
Memorial Park to develop and construct a Miracle League baseball field and all-inclusive
playground for Dubuque area children and adults with special needs. It is further
recommending that the City Council approve the site plan and grant City staff
permission to negotiate an agreement to be presented to the City Council at a future
meeting for approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve, Presentation
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3. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment - Ordinance
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City Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance amending the Tax Increment
Financing District for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to include the new
15th Street Subarea.
ORDINANCE 6-17 Amending Ordinance No. 59-16, previously amended, providing that
General Property Taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque,
State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other Taxing Districts, be paid to a
Special Fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and
indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in
connection with the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Five Flags Center Assessment and Study Consultant Selection rs
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Conventions, Sports and
Leisure International to conduct the Five Flags Civic Center Assessment and Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Dubuque County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Pian Update Meetings
City Manager transmitting an invitation from Emergency Management Coordinator Tom
Berger requesting City Council representation at three planning meetings for the
purpose of updating the required Dubuque County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Carrccrr
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
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...stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult with City Council on the issues
to be discussed in the closed session are
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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, March 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducing such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
Consent Items: Pgs. 1-3
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor