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April 9, 2017
Rios, Del Toro, Lynch, Brad, Connors, Resnick, Jones
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6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS)
1. Dubuque EaglesEyes on the Future
Michael Ouehr of the Fraternal Order of Eagles w1ll ordered the Eyes an the Future Pound
Committee.
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. Arbor Day (April 28, 201])
2. Dubuque Days of Caring (April 28, 2017)
CONSENT RENIS
The consent spends items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and ell consent items
vnll be normally wtetl upon In a single nwtion wbrout any separate discussion on a particular Item If
you vmultl like to discuss one of the Consent Inbred, please W te the or crod one and be recognized
by the Wyor and state the item you vmultl like renwvetl from the Consent Agenda for persuade
discussion and consitlerefion.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cable N Cammissian of 415, Cry Council Proceedings of 4B, 4110, Five Flags Citic Center Cammis9an
of 3/27; Historic Preservation Commission of 3116, Human RIgMS Commis9on of 3/13, Lord Rerge
Planning Ancestry Comm Asian of 3115, Resilient Cammuniy Htivisory Cammissian of 4/6, Zoning
A&mry Cammissian of N5; Prod of Publi Cohan for City Council Procedures of T20
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Nol of Claims and Suits
Li they decontrol for property cooked, Gene Allen Ninnemen for property cooked, Jack Wall for
vehicle corrode
Suggested Disposition: Rai and File; Rotor o City Attorney
3. 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: Lindsy Nadermann for property damage; Gene
Ninneman for property damage; Jade W iegel for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Bee Branch Creek Grand Opening Invitation
City Manager providing the invitation for the Bee Branch Creek grand opening on Wednesday, July 19,
2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Consent Decree Semi Annual Report March 31, 2017
City Manager transmitting the March 31, 2017 Semi Annual Consent Decree Report that has been
submitted to the United State Environmental Protection Agency as required by the Consent Decree.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Request for Proposal -Water Meter Replacement Project -Vernon Water System and
Barrington Lakes Subdivision
City Manager recommending approval to issue a Request for Proposal for the Westside Water System
Improvements, Water Meter Replacement Project that would solicit bids from Iowa licensed plumbing
contractors to replace the existing approkmately 320 water meters with the current City of Dubuque water
meter system hardware in Cedar Crest, Key City, W ildwood Estates Subdivisions (known as the Vernon
Water System) and Barrington Lakes Subdivision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment - Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution correcting the legal description in the Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District adopted March 6, 2017.
RESOLUTION Nunc Pro Tunc correcting and amending a scrivener's error in certain legal descriptions
included in the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution correcting the legal description in the Urban
Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area adopted March 11, 2017.
RESOLUTION Nunc Pro Tunc correcting and amending a scrivener's error in certain legal descriptions
included in the Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area - Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution correcting the legal description in the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area adopted April 3, 2017.
RESOLUTION Nunc Pro Tunc Correcting and amending a scrivener's error in certain legal descriptions
included in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Property Exchange Agreement - Creek Wood Park
City Manager recommending approval of the Property Exchange Agreement with Jeff and Jill Reimer
exchanging ownership of Lot 1-2 Timber-Hyrst Place#2 (currently owned by the City of Dubuque) for Lot
2 Timber-Hyrst Place No. 8 (currently owned by the Reimers).
RESOLUTION Approving a Property Exchange Agreement with Jeff and Jill Reimer for the exchange of
certain real property in Dubuque County, Iowa located along Creek Wood Drive
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. U.S. Postal Service - Parking Purchase Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to purchase the 8,474-
square foot parking lot located at the corner of Locust and 5th Streets from the U.S. Postal Service.
RESOLUTION Approving an Agreement for the Purchase of Real Estate in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
commonly referred to as The Historic Federal Building Post Office Parking Lot from the United States
Postal Service
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Circles® USA Contract
City Manager recommending approval of a one year contract with Circles® USA for use of the Circles®
brand and consulting services for the Dubuque Circles® Initiatives.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Michael J. and Rebecca M. McMahon (Twin Ridge
Subdivision)
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Michael J. and Rebecca M.
McMahon, property owners of Lots 2 and 3 in Twin Ridge Subdivision No. 5.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Michael J.
and Rebecca M. McMahon
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Troy M. and Theresa A. Budde (Key West Drive)
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Troy M. and Theresa A.
Budde, for property located at 10906 Key West Drive.
RESOLUTION Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Troy M.
and Theresa A. Budde
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Five Flags Civic Center - Fiscal Year 2017 Detailed Operating Budget
City Manager recommending approval of the detailed Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget for the Five
Flags Civic Center submitted by SMG.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified Lists for the positions of Water Plant Operator and
Public Works Field Supervisor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
17. Approval of Plat of Survey - 1065 Jackson Street Right-of-Way
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of City Lot 386A to facilitate
the construction of the proposed deck and access ramp improvements at 1065 Jackson Street for SR
Jackson Real Estate, LLC.
RESOLUTION Approving Plat of Proposed Vacated Right-of-Way of a portion of Jackson Street adjacent
to City Lots 384, 385, 386, 387, and the South Half of 388, said right of way being a part of City Lot 386A,
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) - Transit Consolidated Funding Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submittal of the Consolidated Funding Application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for The Jule's annual operating and maintenance allocations, the Lobbying
Cost Certificate, Certificate of Cost Allocation Plan and Authorizing Resolution.
RESOLUTION Approval of Grant Application to Iowa DOT for Consolidated Funding
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Master Licensing Agreement (MLA) with Mobilitie/Network Technology IA LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a Master Licensing Agreement with Mobilitie/Network Technology
IA LLC, which represents one portion of a comprehensive strategy to improve the connectivity of Dubuque
through new broadband and wireless investments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Proposed Incentive to Assist Downtown Building Owners with Fire Escape Compliance
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Downtown Fagade Program to include
eligibility for financial assistance to repair exterior fire escapes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Southwest Arterial Project Consultant Professional Services Supplemental Agreement
City Manager recommending Council approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
supplemental agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. which approves revisions to the original
scope of services to the Consultant Professional Services Contract to complete the final engineering
design phase of the Southwest Arterial Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the Consultant Professional Services-Supplemental Agreement No. 18 between
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and the City of Dubuque for the completion of final Engineering Design
Phase of the Southwest Arterial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
22. Signed Contracts
Five Flags Study and Assessment Contract with Conventions, Sports, and Leisure (CSL); Release of Real
Estate Mortgage for Jorja Moore, 890 Iowa Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. Alcohol and Tobacco Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications 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
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required
by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A
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. Vacating Petition - 1065 Jackson Street Right-of-Way
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 1, 2017, on the disposition of
the City's interest in Jackson Street right-of-way between 10th Street and 11th Street adjacent
to SR Jackson Real Estate, LLC warehouse building, 1065 Jackson Street.
RESOLUTION of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in a portion of Jackson Street
adjacent to City Lots 384, 385, 386, 387, and the south half of 388, said right of way being a
part of City Lot 386A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to SR Jackson Real Estate LLC
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for May 1, 2017
2. 2017 Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Fiscal Year 2017
Sanitary Sewer Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining Project, and further recommends that a public
hearing be set for May 1, 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 May 1, 2017.
3. 2017 Pavement Marking Project
City Manager recommending the City Council grant preliminary approval of the construction
plans and specifications, and establish May 1, 2017, as the date for public hearing for the 2017
Pavement Marking Project.
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 May 1, 2017
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Civil Service Commission
One, 3-year term through April 6, 2020 (Expiring term of White)
Applicant:
Daniel White, 2919 Elm St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
3 Commissioners total; currently 0 males/1 female
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through February 15, 2020 (Expiring At-Large Term of James
Applicant:
Lindsay James, 2494 Pearl St.
Mediacom Charitable Foundation
One, 1-year term through December 31, 2017 (Expired Term of Twining)
Applicant:
Constance Twining, 421 N. Booth St.
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 - Northwest Corner of Asbury Road and Evergreen Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Rick
Ehrlich to rezone property located at the northwest corner of Asbury Road and Evergreen Drive
from R-2 Two-Family Residential to OR Office Residential, to construct a building to
accommodate a home office 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 located at the northwest
corner of Asbury Road and Evergreen Drive from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to OR
Office Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project - Floating Island Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract and construction estimate for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island
Project in the 16th Street Detention Basin and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. Proposed Jule Transit Service Reductions and Changes
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of selected reductions and
changes to the Jule Transit fixed-route service and schedules and the City Manager
recommending approval.
Staff will make a presentation.
RESOLUTION Accepting fixed-route service reductions
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Staff Presentation
4. State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Environmental Review for Westside Water System
Improvements Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to discuss the results of the environmental
review as provided by the State Revolving Fund's Department of Natural Resources for the
Westside Water System Improvements Project, directing staff to submit the required
documentation and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of Environmental Review as provided by SRF's Department of Natural
Resources for the Westside Water System Improvement Project
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. Award of Contract -Westside Water System Improvements - English Mill and North
Cascade Road Water Main Extension and the English Mill Road Pump Station
City Manager recommending recommends award of Contract A: English Mill and North
Cascade Road Water Main Extension to the apparent low bidder Portzen Construction, and the
award of Contract B English Mill Road Pump Station to the apparent low bidder Portzen
Construction subject to the approval of the Department of Natural Resources State Revolving
Fund Agency.
RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for 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)
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 14 Housing Board of Appeals
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance which adjusts a reference to the
Housing Code Appeals Board following the adoption of the International Property Maintenance
Code and the repeal of the former Housing Code.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and
Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section 14-1J-3
Rental Licenses by replacing the reference to"Housing Code Appeals Board" with "Housing
Board of Appeals"
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
3. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Amendment - Ordinance Correction
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance correcting the legal description in the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
adopted March 6, 2017.
ORDINANCE Correcting and amending Ordinance No. 6-17, 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. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Ordinance Correction
City Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance correcting the legal description in the
Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area adopted March 20,
2017.
ORDINANCE Correcting and amending Ordinance No. 11-17, providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the South Pointe Housing
Urban Renewal Area 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 Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe
Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area - Ordinance Correction
City Manager recommending approval of an Ordinance correcting the legal description in the
Urban Renewal Plan for the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area adopted April 3,
2017.
ORDINANCE Correcting and amending Ordinance No. 14-17, Providing that general property
taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Derby Grange Road
Housing Urban Renewal Area 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 Urban Renewal Plan for the Derby
Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
6. City Council Salary Compensation Review Process Initiation
City Clerk submitting information for initiating the process of reviewing City Council salary
compensation beginning January 1, 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
7. Quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Work Session
City Manager recommending the City Council schedule a Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work
Session for Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
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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