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REGULAR SESSION
6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-mMawnual and ell consent items
vnll be normally wtetl upon In a single nation wound any separate discussion on a particular IRM If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent IRirs, please go a the or cmphone and be recognized
by the Wyor and state the item you would like remmretl from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consitlerefion.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cry Council Proceedings of 2216, 2220, 2/22, 2/9; Hi4aric Preservation Cominssian of 2116, Library
Load of Tru4eesof 1126, Lang Range Planning Ancestry Cominssian of 2215, Proof of Publiceean for
Cry Council Proceedings of 180, 226, 229; Proof of Publication for Listaf Claims and Summery of
Revenues for Manto Ending 1131
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Brentle Atdnson for vehicle tlampge, Debra Gaatlentlaff for property cooked
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File; Rotor o City Attorney
3. Awards & Recognitions
Cry Manger hormone a 1114 of words and debenture recall by the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File
A Disposition of Claims
Cry Attorney pension Net the follow re claims how been referred to Public Entry Risk Services of lova,
the need for the lova Communities Assurance Per
Brentle Atlti don for vehicle tlampge, Debre Gaatlentlaff for property cooked_
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and File; Concur
S. Iowa Department of Transportation Project Notice
Correspondence from the lova Department of Trenspohabon (I DO]) ratifying the Cry 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
elusive 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
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 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 Maintenanceworker, Airfield Maintenanceworkers 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 11 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 Approving the compensation package for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees for Fiscal Year
2018
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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 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)
13. Citizen Petition
Dubuque 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
Statementfor 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 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 2017B 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)
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 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. 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 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 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
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Applicant Review
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeti ng.
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)
Housing Code Appeals Board
One, 3-year term through January 11, 2019 (Vacant term of Miller)
Applicant:
Gil Spence, 975 Grove Ter.
Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
One, 3-year term through March 16, 2020 (Expiring Term of Giese)
Applicant:
Tom Giese, 395 Villa St.
Zoning Board of Adjustments
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
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. 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 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)
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 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)
3. Five Flags Theater 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 Five Flags Theater Masonry Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION 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)
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 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District
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. 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.
Suggested Disposition:
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
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
de\elop 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
3. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment - Ordinance
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 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 Tabng 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
4. Five Flags Center Assessment and Study Consultant Selection
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
5. Dubuque County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 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; Concur
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations—Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
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