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6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. Viso-American Heritage Moho (Marco 201])
2. Junior AcoievemeM Day (April 6, 201])
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non controversial and ell consent items
vnll be normally voted upon In a single roc on worth any separate discussion on a particular IRM If
you vmultl like to discuss one M the Consent Inns, please go R the micro oone and be recognized
by the Wyor and state the item you vmultl like remmretl from the Consent Agenda for persuade
discussion and consitlerefion.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Builtling Code Appeals Board of 1220/16; Cable N Commission of 311, City Council Proceedings of 3/6,
34; Communiy Development Ativisary Commis9an for 2221; Human Rights Commission of 2113, Library
Board M Trustees Council uptleR #158 of 2123, Perks and Projection Atl esery Cammissian for 2114,
Basiliant Community Ativisery Commission M 3/2, S per Cities Radnorshire Ativimry Com a sson M
1118, Zoning Armoory Cammiopon for fur, Zoning Board of Atljustmentfor 2123, Prods of Publicaton for
Cry Council Proceedings of 2213, 2216, 2120, 2/22, 2123 and Z27
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and Fids
2. Nol M Claims and Suits
Kaitlyn Birch for vehicle tlemege and personal injury, Scott Printop for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and Fids; Rotor o City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
Cry Attorney etivisho Net the follovn of claims have been referred to Public Entry Risk Services of lova,
the agent for the lova Communities Assurance Per KMheleen Nelson for property damage, Scott
Printing for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Recaive and Fids; Concur
4. 365ink Impact Award for Sustainability
City Manager transmitting information on the 365ink Impact Award for Sustainability given to the City of
Dubuque in recognition of the Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project and the Comprehensive Housing
Activities for Neighborhood Growth & Enrichment(CHANGE) Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Anderson Sainci Named Millennial Impact Fellow
City of Dubuque News Release advising that Resource Management Coordinator and Supervisor
Anderson Sainci has been named a Millennial Impact Fellow by New Profit, a national venture philanthropy
fund.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Leisure Services News Updates March 2017
City Manager transmitting the City of Dubuque Leisure Services News/ Updates brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program
City Manager transmitting a City of Dubuque public information brochure on the Bee Branch Healthy
Homes Resiliency Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative Annual Meeting Materials
City Manager transmitting material from the 5th Annual Mississippi River Cities &Towns Initiative held
February 28- March 2, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Stipulation of Settlement for Property Tax Appeal - HyVee Food Stores, 300 S. Locust
Street
City Attorney recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a property tax appeal filed by
HyVee Food Stores, Inc. for property located at 300 S. Locust Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Stipulation of Settlement for Property Tax Appeal - HyVee Food Stores, 4800 Asbury
Road
City Attorney recommending approval of the Stipulation of Settlement for a property tax appeal filed by
HyVee Food Stores, Inc. for property located at 4800 Asbury Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Green Industrial Supply, Inc. - Contract Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing an amendment to a contract with the
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for Iowa Values Funds (IVF) Financial Assistance benefits
on behalf of Green Industrial Supply, Inc.
RESOLUTION Approving a Third Amendment to the Economic Development Financial Assistance
Contract by and among Green Industrial Supply, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Lead Hazard Control Grant Application 2017
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD) for continuation of the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program throughout the City
of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an application for a HUD Lead Paint Hazard Control and
Healthy Homes Program grant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified Lists for the positions of Assistant Horticulturist and
Water Distribution Foreman.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
14. Updates to Special Events Permit Application Booklet
City Manager recommending approval of updates to the City of Dubuque Special Events Permit
Application Booklet.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. AT&T - Sale of Communications Equipment and Transfer of Conduit
City Manager recommending approval of the eyecution of the Bill of Sale of Communications Systems and
the transfer of conduit to the City of Dubuque from AT&T Corporation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. U.S. Department of the Interior Biennial Report for the Historic Federal Building
City Manager transmitting correspondence from the U.S. Department of the Interior related to the City's
submission of the Biennial Report for the Historic Federal Building.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17. Dubuque Racing Association Improvement Projects Request
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Dubuque Racing Association President&CEO
Jesus Aviles for City Council consent to use the Depreciation and Improvement Fund to complete two
capital improvement projects.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Code of Ordinances - Adoption of Supplement No. 24
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 24 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 24 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Tobacco Compliance—Civil Penalty for Tobacco License Holder— Fas Mart
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for a tobacco
compliance violation for Fas Mart, 2175 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—Noonan's Tap
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol
compliance violation for Noonan's Tap, 1618 Central Avenue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. 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
§ WteWB1s%1XY6 e k889W"PiffrnAaopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Request to Release Easement - Tri-State Shred/ Old Bellevue Road
City Manager recommending approval of the request from Bruce Radtke, President of Tri-State
Shred, 2270 Twin Valley Road, to vacate a portion of the Old Bellevue Road public right-of-way
easement across Lots 1 and 2 of Gudenkauf Place and Lots 1 and 2 of Twin Valley Place, and
further recommends that a public hearing be set for April 3, 2017, on the disposal of the
property.
RESOLUTION of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in the Old Bellevue Road public
right-of-way easement over and across Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Gudenkauf Place and Lot 1 and Lot 2
of Twin Valley Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for April 3, 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.
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-year term through January 1, 2020 (Vacant term of Lenhart)
Applicants:
Jessica Perry (Indigo Channing), 160 N. Algona St.
Kristen Ricondo, 2769 University Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/4 female
2. Boards and Commissions Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
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. Request to Rezone - Derby Grange, LLC/ 12568 John F. Kennedy Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Derby Grange, LLC,
to rezone 50.4 acres at the Northwest Corner of Kennedy Road and Derby Grange Road
(12568 Kennedy Road) from County AG Agricultural to City R-2 Two-Family Residential
concurrent with annexation to the City of Dubuque and the Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 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 12568 Kennedy Road from County Agricultural District to City R-2 Two-
Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Request to Rezone - Jim Kress/ Derby Grange Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Jim Kress to rezone
2.99 acres located along Derby Grange Road from County AG Agricultural to City R-1 Single-
Family Residential concurrent with annexation to the City of Dubuque and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property, in conjunction with
annexation, located along Derby Grange Road from County Agricultural District to City R-1
Single-Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Rustic Point Area Voluntary Annexation
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of 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) and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving an application for wluntary annexation of territory to the City of
Dubuque, lowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Plan
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Resolution adopting
the Urban Renewal Plan for the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban
Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a resolution approving
the Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal
Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 -Year 3 Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Green Alley Bid Set 4 - Year 3 Project and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specification, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
SRF Green Alley Bid Set 4 - Year 3 Project
RESOLUTION with respect to the Adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the SRF
Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 - Year 3 Project
RESOLUTION Approving the Schedule of Assessments and estimate of total cost for the SRF
Green Alley Bid Set 4 - Year 3 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Westside Water System Improvements - English Mill and North Cascade Road Water
Main Extension and English Mill Road Pump Station Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost for the Westside Water System Improvements that include
the English Mill and North Cascade Road Water Main Extension and the English Mill Road Pump
Station Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Westside Water System Improvements - English Mill and North Cascade Road Water Main
Extension and the English Mill Road Pump Station Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Fiscal Year 2017 Second Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2017
Second Budget Amendment.
RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 as
amended last on September 19, 2016.
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. Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Plan - Ordinance
City Manager recommending review and approval of an ordinance creating a tax increment
financing district for Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area, in 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 said Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Ordinance
City Manager recommending review and approval of an ordinance creating a tax increment
financing district for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area.
ORDINANCE An Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each
year on all property located within the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area, in 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 said South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Series 2017ABC General Obligation Bond Sale
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings for directing sale of the
$8,830,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A, $10,105,000 General Obligation Urban
Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series 2017B and $2,155,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban
Renewal Refunding Bonds, Series 2017C.
The Bond Sale is scheduled for March 20. Results will be presented at the meeting. Amounts
subject to adjustment per Terms of Offering.
RESOLUTION Directing the Sale of$ General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A
RESOLUTION Directing the sale of$ General Obligation Urban Renewal Refunding
Bonds, Series 2017B
RESOLUTION Directing the Sale of$ Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal
Refunding Bonds, Series 2017C
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series
2009A(Taxable Build America Bonds), of the City of Dubuque, state Of Iowa, dated November
10, 2009, and directing notice be given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Urban Renewal
Bonds, Series 2009B (Taxable Build America Bonds), of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa,
dated November 10, 2009, and directing notice be given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 2009C, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated November 10, 2009, and directing
notice be given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series
2010A, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated August 30, 2010, and directing notice be
given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding Taxable General Obligation Urban
Renewal Bonds, Series 2010B, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated August 30, 2010,
and directing notice be given
RESOLUTION Authorizing the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Urban Renewal
Bonds, Series 2010C, of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, dated August 30, 2010, and
directing notice be given
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Upper Bee Branch Creek Light-Pole Banners, Interpretive Signs, and Fiber Utility Changed
Cabinets
City Manager recommending approval of the Upper Bee Branch Creek Light-Pole Banners,
Interpretive Signs and Fiber Utility Cabinets.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Request for Work Session on EPA Brownfields Grant
City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for June 12, 2017
at 6:00 p.m. to review the EPA Brownfields Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations—Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
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