6 19 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 June 19, 2017 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Co(nors, Jones, Lynch, Re ick,iR os; City
Managyr'Van Milligen, City Attorn rumwell
Absent: Council Member Del Toro
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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 6/5, 6/12; Civil Service Commission of 5/30; Library Board
of Trustees Report #161 of 5/25; Park and Recreation Commission of 5/9; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 6/7; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/25; Proof of publication
for City Council Proceedings of 5/15, 5/12
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Anderson Windows for property damage, Herbert Cook for vehicle damage, Ron Ludwig
for vehicle damage, Judie Root for property damage, James Schreiner for personal
injury/vehicle damage, Skyler Lee Tracy for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
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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: Anderson
Windows for property damage, Herbert Cook for vehicle damage, Ron Ludwig for
vehicle damage, Judie Root for property damage, James Schreiner for personal
injury/vehicle damage, Skyler Lee Tracy for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Administrative Services Agreement with SisCo
City Manager recommending approval of an Administrative Services Agreement with
Self Insured Services Company (SisCo) for COBRA Administration of the Medical and
Dental Plans and Administration of the Short -Term Disability Plan effective July 1, 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Civil Service Commission - Certified List
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified List for the position of Police Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
6. Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance Renewal for Fiscal Year 2018
City Manager recommending approval of the workers' compensation excess insurance
renewal rate submitted by Safety National, our current carrier, effective July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Preferred Health Choices - Administrative Services Agreement Amendment VIII
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Administrative Services
Agreement with Preferred Health Choices to provide run -out administration services
through June 30, 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance -Health and Prescription Drug
Plans
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Wellmark, who submitted the
low quote, as the specific and aggregate stop loss carrier for the health and prescription
drug plans for Fiscal Year 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Novelty Iron Works - 5th Amendment to Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the 5th Amendment to Development
Agreement with Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC which allows for payment of grants based
upon valuation of the entire property and which also reflects the change of name for
Triumph Community Bank.
RESOLUTION212-17 Approving the Fifth Amendment to the Development Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Novelty Iron Landlord, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Dubuque County Flood Hazard Mapping Project - City of Dubuque
City Manager transmitting correspondence to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) expressing the City's agreement with the modeling, methods and
results of the Dubuque County Flood Hazard Mapping Project and continued
partnership during the refinement of the new Flood Insurance Rate Map.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Highway 20 Conduit Project from Wacker Drive to Hill Street - Project Award
City Manager recommending that the award for the Highway 20 Conduit - Wacker Drive
to Hill Street to Volkins, Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
12. Plat of Survey - D & E Rainbow Acres
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of D&E
Rainbow Acres waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 1.
RESOLUTION 213-17 Approving the Plat of Survey of D&E Rainbow Acres in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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13. Plat of Survey for City Property at Creek Wood Park
City Manager recommending approval of a Plat of Survey for Lot 1-2 and 2-2 of Timber-
Hyrst Place #2 in the City of Dubuque per a Property Exchange Agreement with Jeff
and Jill Reimer.
RESOLUTION 214-17 Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1-2 and 2-2 of Timber-Hyrst
Place #2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Plat of Survey - Lot 176A - 17th Street
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution approving the Plat of Survey of
Lot 176A of East Dubuque Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
RESOLUTION215-17 Approving Plat of proposed vacated right-of-way of 17th Street
between Elm Street and Pine Street, said right-of-way being a part of City Lot 176A of
East Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Consulting Engineering Services for Storm Sewer Improvements
City Manager recommending approval to negotiate and enter into a contract for IIW, PC
to provide engineering services for the 17th Street/West Locust Street Storm Sewer
Improvements Project and the 22nd Street/Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer
Improvement Project, both associated with the Community Development Block Grant
Program Disaster Recovery - National Disaster Resiliency funds for the Bee Branch
Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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16. Iowa Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Improvement Funding
Agreement - NW Arterial and Pennsylvania Avenue
City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor to execute a Funding
Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Traffic Safety Improvement
Grant to assist with the construction of a proposed right -turn lane on Pennsylvania
Avenue at the Northwest Arterial intersection.
RESOLUTION 216-17 Approving a Funding Agreement (2017 -TS -015) with the Iowa
Department of Transportation for a Traffic Safety Improvement Grant to assist with the
construction of a proposed right -turn lane improvement on Pennsylvania Avenue at the
Northwest Arterial intersection
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Advocacy for State Summit on Opioids
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute a letter on behalf of the
City of Dubuque supporting an Opioid Summit and state policy development.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. State Flood Mitigation Project - Amendment to Funding Agreement
City Manager recommending approval to seek an amendment to the State Flood
Mitigation Board Funding Agreement for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation
Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Boarded -Up Properties Bi -Annual Report
City Manager transmitting an inventory and review of boarded -up windows and doors
for City Council review.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
ENCAP, Inc. for the Lower Bee Branch Creek Floating Island Project; Hawkeye Electric
for the Jackson Park Lighting Project; SELCO, Inc. for the 2017 Pavement Marking
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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21. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder - American
Legion Post #6
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
for an alcohol compliance violation for American Legion Post #6, 1306 Delhi Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder - Red Robin
America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
for an alcohol compliance violation for Red Robin America's Gourmet Burgers & Spirits,
2775 NW Arterial.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
23. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder — Vinny
Vanucci's Little Italy
City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
for an alcohol compliance violation for Vinny Vanucci's Little Italy, 164 Main Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 217-17 pproving 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 218-17 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)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Intent to Dispose of City Property / Exchange Agreement - Creek Wood Park
2. Vacate of Right -of -Way - 17th Street to Metx, Inc.
July 5, 2017
3. Grandview Ave and Loras Blvd Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project — Initiate
July 17, 2017
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1. Intent to Dispose of City Property / Exchange Agreement - Creek Wood Park
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for July 5, 2017,
on the disposal of City property at and next to Creek Wood Parke
RESOLUTION 219-17 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate
located along Creek Wood Drive pursuant to a Property Exchange Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Jeff and Jill Reimer and fixing the date for a public hearing and
providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
July 5, 2017
2. Vacate of Right -of -Way - 17th Street - Initiate
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution setting a public hearing for July 5,
2017, on the disposal of the 17th Street right-of-way between Elm Streets and Pine
Streets to METX, LLC
RESOLUTION 220-17 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in 17th
Street between Elm Street and Pine Street, said right-of-way being a part of City Lot
176A of East Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to METX, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
July 5, 2017
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3. Grandview and Loras Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Grandview
Avenue and Loras Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project, and further
recommends that a public hearing be set for July 17, 2017.
RESOLUTION 221-17 Preliminary approval of plan, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specification, form of contract,
and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
July 17, 2017
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Cable Television Commission
Three, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expiring terms of Hoverman, Maloney and
Tigges).
Applicants:
Carol Hoverman, 1555 White St;
Thomas Major, 1725 Lori St.;
Pauline Maloney, 506 George St;
Ronald Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
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2. Electrical Code Board
One, 3 -year term through May 21, 2020 (Expired term of Wilson, At -Large).
Applicant:
David Wilson, 2918 Washington St. (Qualifies as At -Large)
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3. Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3 -year term through July 1, 2020 (Expiring term of Monk, Architect At -Large).
Applicant:
Christina Monk, 2005 N. Main St. (Qualifies as Architect At -Large).
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4. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3 -year term through July 1, 2020 (Expiring term of Lassance).
Applicant: Paul Lassance. 4846 Embassy Ct.
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5. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Three, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expiring terms of Collins, Dolson and
Vincent).
Applicants: Ronald Collins, 243 Cardiff St.;
Mark Dolson, 54 Alpine St.;
Thomas Major, 1725 Lori St.;
Alan Vincent, 565 Woodland Ridge
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6. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Three, 3 -year terms through June 30, 2020 (Expiring Terms of Hoffmann, Kennicker
and Klinge).
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Rebecca Kuhle, 2566 Pearl St.;
Luke Roth, 904 Barbaralee Dr.
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7. Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3 -year term through June 30, 2020 (Expiring Term of Christ).
Applicant: Martha Christ, 88 Princeton PI.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1. Sale of Property - 2249 Harold Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval to dispose of City -
owned property, specifically, Lot 30 and the North 5 Feet of Lot 33 in J.P. Schroeder's
Addition to Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof — 2249 Harold Street, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 222-17 Approving the sale of real estate specifically Lot 30 and the north
5 feet of Lot 33 in J.P. Schroeder's Addition to Dubuque in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to the recorded plat thereof - 2249 Harold Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. 210 Jones/pre& Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approvathe proposed
issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a
Development Agreement relating thereto with 210 Jones, LLC and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 223-17 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and 210 Jones, LLC providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations for the Redevelopment of 210 Jones Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Westside Water System Improvements 2017 Contract C Highway 20 Watermain
Extension
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 2017 Contract C Highway 20 Water Main Extension, and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 224-17 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Westside Water System Improvements Hwy 20 Water Main Extension
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes - Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Projects
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the sale of not -to -exceed
$3,600,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund
Program) for the Kerper Boulevard sanitary sewer reconstruction projects and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 225-17 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of not -to -
exceed $3,600,00 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes - (State Revolving Loan Fund Program)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the sale of not -to -exceed
$10,200,000 in Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund
Program) for the purchase and improvements associated with the City of Dubuque's
acquisition of the Vernon and Barrington Lakes water systems and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 226-17 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not -to -
exceed $10,200,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
ACTION ITEMS
1. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Titles 7 & 10 Firearms, Fireworks and
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (Second Reading)
City Manager recommending approval of amendments to City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Sections 7-5A-10, Weapons, Firearms and Fireworks; 7-5A-16, Hunting and
Target Practice Permitted; and 10-5B-12, Possession of Firearms, Weapons and
Fireworks. City Manager submitting a revised memo and staff memo.
ORDINANCE 29-17 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire
and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A General Offenses, Section 7-5A-10
Weapons, Firearms and Fireworks
ORDINANCE 30-17 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire
and Public Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A General Offenses, Section 7-5A-16
Hunting and Target Practice Permitted
ORDINANCE 31-17 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public
Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations,
Section 10-5B-12 Possession of Firearms, Weapons and Fireworks
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; otion
Suspend the Readings
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2. Rejection of Bids - Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending that the City Council reject the bids received for the
Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project so the Engineering staff can
re-evaluate the design and incorporate any cost saving measures.
RESOLUTION 227-17 Rejecting competitive bid proposal received for the Kerper
Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Procedure to Complete Action on Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes - (State
Revolving Loan Fund Program)
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action
required on the $10,198,000 Water Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes from the State of
Iowa Revolving Fund Loan Iowa Drinking Water Facilities Financing Program.
RESOLUTION 228-17 Series Resolution Authorizing and providing for the issuance and
securing the payment of $10,198,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2017
by the City of Dubuque, Iowa under the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa,
providing for a method of payment thereof, approving Loan and Disbursement
Agreement, and other related matters
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Zone 2 Water Pressure Improvements
City Manager recommending authorization to begin te process to build a water tower
off Roosevelt Road in Water Pressure Zone #2, which encompasses the area in and
around Roosevelt Road and Peru Road, including the Sky Blue Estates subdivision, the
existing Alpine Park development and Eagle Valley subdivision.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Request for Work Session - St. Ambrose University Presentation on the
Dubuque Police Department Traffic Stop Analysis
City Manager recommending approval to schedule a work session for a St. Ambrose
University Presentation on the Dubuque Police Department Traffic Stop Analysis for
6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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CLOSED SESSION @
Pending Litigation and R
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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state 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, June 19, 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.
Consent Items: Pages 1-4
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor