5 1 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 May 1, 2017 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
resent: Mayor diol• Council Members Co ors, Del Toro Jones Lynch, Resnick,
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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
SWEARING IN
1. Swearing In of Mayor Pro -Tem Joyce Connors by Mayor Roy Buol.
PRESENTATION
1. International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Fellowship
Exchange
Welcome and Introduction of ICMA Fellows Ms. Astrid Soray Fitriani of Indonesia, Mr.
Hendri of Indonesia, and Ms. Mi Hoang of Vietnam.
L I' _ PROCLAMATION(S)
(G 1. Dubuque Noon Lions 95th Anniversary Week (May 8-15, 2017)
bil2. DuRide in Service to Older Americans Month (May 2017)
431,4>/1, 3. Great Give Day Proclamation (May 11, 2017)
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council proceedings of 4/17, 4/24; Community Development Advisory Commission
of 3/21; Historic Preservation Commission of 4/20; Transit Advisory Board of 4/13; Proof
of Publication for City Council proceedings of 4/3, 4/10
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. 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: Henry Goldstein
for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Notice of Claims and Suits
Henry Goldstein for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
4. 2017 Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards
Historic Preservation Commission transmitting the recipients of the 2017 Ken Kringle
Historic Preservation Award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Cindy Steinhauser Receives Women of Achievement Award
City Manager transmitting the press release announcing Assistant City Manager Cindy
Steinhauser receiving the Achievements in Her Field Award from the Women's
Leadership Network that recognizes and honors women who have already, or aspire to,
provide significant contributions in their professional, personal and volunteer roles in the
community.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Single -Use Plastic Bag Reduction Strategy Update
Correspondence from Loras College Honor Project students Morgan Dolan, Margaret
Clements, Abigail Kirchner, and Christine McDonald that provides an update from their
November 21, 2016 presentation to Council on their research into reducing single -use
plastic checkout bags in Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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7. Award of Project - 2017 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One
City Manager recommending that the award for the 2017 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp
Project One to Dan Arensdorf Construction, Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of
the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
8. Eagle Point Park Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the Eagle Point Park
Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places and authorize the Mayor to sign
the Certified Local Government Evaluation form.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Assignment of Development Agreement for 356 Main Street
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution that assigns the Development
Agreement from Bonson Block L.L.C. to JHTD Plaza, LLC for redeveloped property at
356 Main Street.
RESOLUTION 152-17 Approving the Assignment of the Development Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Bonson Block, LLC from Bonson Block, LLC to JHTD
Plaza, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. College and University Transit Partnership Contracts for Fiscal Year 2018
City Manager recommending approval of the contract for College/University Transit
partnership with Clarke University, Loras College and University of Dubuque for the
2017-2018 school year.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Grandview and University Avenues Roundabout Midtown Transfer Impacts
City Manager recommending submittal of an Iowa Department of Transportation Public
Transit Infrastructure Grant to support development of a bus transfer location at Allison -
Henderson Park.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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12. Ham House - First Amendment to Lease
City Manager recommending approval of a First Amendment to the Ham House Lease
with the Dubuque County Historical Society to rectify insurance requirements.
RESOLUTION 153-17 Approving the First Amendment to Lease Agreement between
the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque County Historical Society
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Historic Preservation Commission - Dubuque County Courthouse Roof
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of a request from Dubuque
County for re -roofing the Dubuque County Courthouse with conditions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. 2016-2017 Snow Removal Assessments
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution establishing the Final Assessment
Schedule for the 2016-2017 Snow Removal from City Right -of -Way.
RESOLUTION 154-17Adopting an Assessment Schedule of unpaid snow and or ice
removal charges and directing the Clerk to certify the same to the Dubuque County
Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Iowa Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Letter of Support
City Manager recommending approval for the City Manager to sign a Letter of Support
to the Iowa Department of Public Health for the continuation of the Childhood Lead
Grant funding with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Steeple Square Letter of Support
City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Support for the Steeple Square
project to facilitate redevelopment of the former St. Mary's church and rectory buildings
along White Street between 15th and 16th Streets.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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17. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Portzen Construction, Inc. for the SRF Green Alley Bid Set 4 -Year 3 Project;
Commercial Flooring for the Grand River Center Administrative Offices Carpet
Replacement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 155-17 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
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1. Fiscal Year 2017 Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project Initiate
2. Timber Ridge / Rustic Point Water Main Extension 2017 Project Initiation
3. Reallocation of General Obligation Bond Series 2012B
May 15, 2017
4. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Necessity
5. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Resolution of Necessity
6. Initiation for Condemnation for Coates Property at 13102 Derby Grange Road
June 5,2017
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1. Fiscal Year 2017 Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project
Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the FY17
Sanitary Sewer Cured -in -Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Project, and further recommends
that a public hearing be set for May 15, 2017.
RESOLUTION 156-17Preliminary 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 15, 2017
2. Timber Ridge / Rustic Point Water Main Extension 2017 Project Initiation
City Manager recommending approval to the Resolution of Necessity, establish the
public hearing for May 15, 2017, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bid
proposals for the Timber Ridge/Rustic Point Water Main Extension 2017 Project.
RESOLUTION 157-17 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
May 15, 2017
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3. Reallocation of General Obligation Bond Series 2012B
City Manager recommending setting a public hearing for May 15, 2017, on a proposal to
reallocate the unspent proceeds of the General Obligation Bond Series 2012B from the
construction, reconstruction and repair of street, sidewalk and streetscape
improvements to fund the acquisition and improvements of the United States Postal
Service parking lot located at the corner of Locust and 5th Streets; the acquisition,
demolition and improvements of 1146 Elm Street; and parking improvements at 300 9th
Street.
RESOLUTION 15817 Fixing the date for a meeting on the proposal to reallocate certain
unspent proceeds of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012B, of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
May 15, 2017
4. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Necessity
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that a
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District is both necessary and appropriate, and sets a public hearing on
the proposed Plan for June 5, 2017.
RESOLUTION 159-17 Resolution of Necessity finding that certain areas to be included
within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District meet the definition of a blighted
area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said Area is necessary in
the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting dates of hearing
and consultation on a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
June 5, 2017
5. South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area - Resolution of Necessity
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that a
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the South Point Housing
Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate, and sets a public hearing on
the proposed Plan for June 5, 2017.
RESOLUTION 160-17 Resolution of Necessity finding that certain areas to be included
within the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area meet the definition of an
Economic Development Area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of
said Areas are necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
and setting dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan for said Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
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6. Initiation for Condemnation for Coates Property at 13102 Derby Grange Road
City Manager recommending that the City Council set the fair market value for the
13102 Derby Grange Road property easement, authorize negotiations with property
owner Mrs. Eileen Coates and set for public hearing the initiation of the condemnation
process for June 5, 2017.
RESOLUTION 161-17 Establishing fair market value, directing good faith negotiations,
and setting public hearing concerning the possible exercise of Eminent Domain
authority by the City of Dubuque to acquire land or rights in agricultural land for a
proposed site-specific public improvement project at 13102 Derby Grange Road
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
June 5, 2017
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were 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 meeting.
1. Electrical Code Board (Review of applications)
Two, 3 -year terms through May 21, 2020 (Expiring Terms of Dixon and Palmer).
Applicants: James Dixon, 2505 Marquette PI.; and Andy Palmer, 1865 Rosemont St.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Vacating Petition - 1065 Jackson Street Right -of -Way
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider disposing 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, and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 162-17 Vacating 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,
to be known as Lot 2 of City Lot 386A, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION 163-17 Disposing of City interest in Lot 2 of City Lot 386A, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. 2017 Pavement Marking Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 2017 Pavement Marking
Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 164-17 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost for the 2017 Pavement Marking Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Five Flags Center Quarterly Report
SMG Regional General Manager HR Cook will share a quarterly report on the Five
Flags Civic Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
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2. Award of Project - Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island Project
City Manager recommending award of the Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island
Project construction contract to the low bidder ENCAP, Inc., contingent upon approval
from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and ENCAP, Inc. becoming registered
to transact business in the State of Iowa.
RESOLUTION 165-17 Awarding public improvement contract for the Lower Bee Branch
Creek Floating Island Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Pian Amendment
City Manager recommending approval to amend the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master
Plan adopted by City Council on July 21, 2014, to remove the option of housing from the
Master Plan.
RESOLUTION 166-17 Amending the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Settlement Authority G.hangett
City Attorney recommending approval of a resolution which will formally grant authority
for settlement of certain claims to the City Manager and City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION 167-17 Authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to settle
claims against the City
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 1 Rescheduling of Regular City Council
Meetings
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Code of Ordinances 1-6A-3: Types
of Meetings that would allow the Mayor or a majority of the members of the City Council
to reschedule a regular meeting of the Council.
ORDINANCE 17-17 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1
Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor and City Council Article A Rules and Procedure
Section 1-6A-3 Types of Meetings by adding a new Section 1 -6A -3(E), Rescheduling of
Regular Meetings
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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6. Southwest Arterial Project Update
City Manager transmitting a status update on the development, advancement, and
construction progress for the Southwest Arterial (U.S. 52) Project and requesting a work
session be scheduled for Monday, July, 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
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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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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, May 01, 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.
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Consent Items: Pages 1-3