6 19 17 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
June 19, 2017
Connors, Rios, Brad, Del Toro, Jones, Resnid, Lynch
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REGULAR SESSION
6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cry Council Proceedings of Fie, 6112 Civil Service Cammissian of b31 Library Good of Trustees
Report#161 of 5125, Perk and Perusal Commis9an of 99; Zoning Ativisey Cammissian of 617; Zoning
Good of Adjustment of 5125, Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 5115, 5112
Suggested Disposition: Revive and File
2. No iw of Claims and Suits
Anderson W Indawsfor property cooked, Herbert Cook for vehicle damage, Ran Ludwig for vehicle
damage, Judie Rao for property damage, James Schreiner for general Injury/vehicle damage, Skyler
Lee Tracy for word cooked_
Suggested Disposition: Revive and File; Rotor o City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
Cry Attorney etivisho Net the fallavn of claims have been referred to Public Entry Risk Services of Iowa,
the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Per Anderson W indose for property damage, Handed
Cook for Lehi cls cooked, Ran Ludi for vehicle damage, Judie Rao for property damage, James
Schreiner for personal Injury/vehicle cooked, Skyler Lee Tracy for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Revive and File; Concur
A Administrative Seniors Agreement with Sisi
Ciy Manger recommend of approval of an Atlmini droned Services Agreement who Self Insured Services
Company (Send) for COBRA Atlmiretrench of the Medical and Dental Plans and Atlmi rstral of the
Shelf John Di wbiliy 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
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.
RESOLUTION 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 Approving the Plat of Survey of D&E Rainbow Acres in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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 Approving Plat of Survey of Lot 1-2 and 2-2 of Timber-Hyrst Place#2 in the City of
Dubuque, lowa
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.
RESOLUTION 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, lowa
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 I IW, 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
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 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
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 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. 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 Park.
RESOLUTION 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 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
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 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
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the follow ng commissions to be made at this meeting.
Cable Television Commission
Three, 3-year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expiring terms of Hoverman, Maloney and Tgges)
Applicants:
Carol Hoverman, 1555 White St.
Thomas Major, 1725 Lori St.
Pauline Maloney, 506 George St.
Ronald Tgges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
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)
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)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 6 males/2 females
'Applications from male representatives will be held for 90 days in adherence with Iowa Code
69.16A Gender Balance.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1, 2020 (Expiring term of Lassance)
Applicant:
Paul Lassance. 4846 Embassy Ct.
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
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Three, 3-year terms through June 30, 2020 (Expiring Terms of Hoffmann, Kennicker and
Kli nge)
Applicants:
Paul Hoffmann, 174 Bradley St.
Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St.
Kenneth Klinge, 2267 Carter Rd.
Rebecca Kuhle, 2566 Pearl St.
Luke Roth, 904 Barbaralee Dr.
Zoning Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through June 30, 2020 (Expiring Term of Christ)
Applicant:
Martha Christ, 88 Princeton PI.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/1 female
`Applications from male representatives will be held for 90 days in adherence with Iowa Code
69.16A Gender Balance.
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. 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 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)
2. 210 Jones Street Development Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval the proposed issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the execution of a Devolopment
Agreement relating thereto with 210 Jones, LLC and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a Devolopment Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and 210 Jones, LLC providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revonue
Obligations for the Redevolopment of 210 Jones Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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 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)
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 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)
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 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan
and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of not-to-e)r-eed $10,200,000 Water Revenue
Capital Loan Notes
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. 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 10-513-12, Possession of Firearms, Weapons and Fireworks.
City Manager submitting a revised memo and staff memo.
ORDINANCE 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 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 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public Ways and
Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations, Section 10-513-12
Possession of Firearms, Weapons and Fireworks
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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 Rejecting competitive bid proposal received for the Kerper Boulevard Sanitary
Sewer Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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 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)
4. Zone 2 Water Pressure Improvements
City Manager recommending authorization to begin the 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
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
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations—Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
ADJOURNMENT
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