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7 5 17 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF Judy 5, 2017 Resnick, Del Toro, Lynch, Rios, Brad, Connors, Jones CRY OF DUBUQUE IOWA cygFA4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING pChEr: Hstorc Federal Building 0 nul �" 350W. 8th Street °� Judy 5, 2017 r a� Council meetings are video doomed live and archived A www.cilyoltlubuque.ogfinetlia and on Dubuque's CilyChannel on the Mudiacom cable system at cable bull and digital 117.E REGULAR SESSION 8:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS) 1. 2017 All America City Award Changed The Community of Dubuque was worded the National Civic League s 2017 HII Amen on Cry Award at the Grace Leel Read op Conference on June 16, 2017 The Award vnll be presen de by a represelope ve of nbe Grace Level Pending Initiel 2. Multicultural Center Receives 2017 Dubuque LGBTQt Community Service and AMocacy Award Cc Dubuque w1l present Ne LGBTG. Pride Award for Community Sconce and Atlwcacy to the MuleculWral Family Center. PROCLAMATIONS) 1. Summer Learning Day bluly 13, 2017) CONSENT RENIS The consent¢gentle items are considered to be routine and non-contrawnuel and ell consent items vnll be normally wtetl upon In a single nwtion wb out any separate discussion on a particular IRM If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Inns, please W R the or crod one and be recognized by the Wyor and state the item you would like remmretl from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consitlerefion. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted Cable N Cammissian of 617; Cry Council Proceedings of Bl 9, Bi Community Development Ativisory Cammissian of 4118, Human Ful Camurepon of 98; Prod of Publication for City Council Pmceedurps of 65. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Bae Branch Watershed Safely Activity Book City Manager bansmitting the Bee Branch W atershetl Safety Activit, Book. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 3. 2016-2017 Water Quality Report for Dubuque, Vernon, and Barrington Water Systems City Manager providing notice that the City of Dubuque has published the annual water quality reports for the City of Dubuque, Barrington Lakes and Vernon water systems. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 4. Letter of Support for Dubuque County Conservation Board Application for Transportation Alternative Program Grant - Dubuque County Heritage Trail City Manager submitting letter of support for the Dubuque County Conservation Board's application for a Transportation Alternatives program Grant- Regional Planning Affiliation #8, grant monies will be combined with local funds to replace Bridge#21 on the Heritage Trail. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 5. Bee Branch Greenway Rental Fee Recommendations City Manager recommending approval of the rental fees for the five new areas of the Bee Branch Greenway that will be available for rental to the community for events and activities. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 6. Request to Eliminate One Truck Driver and Create One Utility Worker Position City Manager recommending City Council approval of a motion eliminating one Truck Driver position and creating one Utility Worker position in the Public Works Department. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7. Addition of Property to Covenants - Technology Park City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution approving the addition of Lot F Dubuque Technology Park to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Reservations, Easements, Liens and Charges Covering Property in Dubuque Technology Park. RESOLUTION Approving addition of property to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restriction, Reservations, Easements, Liens and Charges covering property in Dubuque Technology Park Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Addition of Property to Covenants - Dubuque Industrial Center West/North City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution approving the addition of the Graf and McFadden properties to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Reservations, Easements, Liens and Charges Covering Property in Dubuque Industrial Center West, Dubuque Industrial Center West 2nd Addition, Dubuque Industrial Center West 5th Addition, and Dubuque Industrial Center North First Addition. RESOLUTION Approving the addition of property to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, Reservations, Easements, Liens and Charges covering property in Dubuque Industrial Center West, Dubuque Industrial Center West 2nd Addition, Dubuque Industrial Center West 5th Addition, and Dubuque Industrial Center North First Addition Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. Complete Action on Issuance of$3,498,000 Sewer Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2017(State Revolving Loan Fund) (Kerper Project) City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action required on the $3,498,000 Sewer Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes from the State of Iowa Revolving Fund Loan Program. RESOLUTION Series Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $3,498,000 Sewer 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) 10. Delinquent Weed/Grass Cutting and Garbage/Junk Removal Collection Accounts City Manager recommending approval of the levy of special assessments for Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement Programs with the Health Services Department from August 25, 2016 to June 15, 2017. RESOLUTION Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for 2017 and directing the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Windsor Avenue Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Project Award City Manager recommending that the award for the 2017 Windsor Avenue Sanitary Sewer Manhole Project to Drew Cook& Sons Excavating be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 12. Accepting a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility - 14650 Mile Hill Lane City Manager recommending approval and acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility across Nancy and Thomas Burds' property at 14650 Mile Hill Lane in Dubuque County, Iowa, as part of the Westside Water System Improvements 2017: Contract C HWY 20 Water Main Extension. RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility through, over and across part of Lot 1 of Hardie Place, and part of Lot 2-1-1-1 of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 6, T88N, R2E of the 5th PM, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 13. Phase II 30-inch Forcemain Project Acceptance City Manager is recommending acceptance of the construction contract for Phase I I of the 30 Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 11th Street to 12th Street as completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc. RESOLUTION Accepting Phase I I of the 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 11th Street to 12th Street and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the Contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 14. Keep Iowa Beautiful Home Town Pride Program Partnership Agreement City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to execute the Keep Iowa Beautiful Home Town Pride Program Partnership Agreement. RESOLUTION Supporting participating in the Grant Wood Loop and Keep Iowa Beautiful Home Town Pride Program Partnership Program Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. Federal Transit Administration Low- or No-Emission Grant Application City Manager recommending approval to submit a $2,206,750 application to the Federal Transit Administration Low- or No-Emission Grant Program to be used toward replacement of 12 of the Jule Transit buses, installation of a time-fill CNG station at the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency that will capture methane and convert it to vehicle fuel, and the necessary investments in facilities and staff to maintain the newfleet. RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Federal Transit Administration Low- or No-Emission Grant Program and to use budgeted funds and private business financial commitments as the required local match Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 16. Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service 2017-18 AmeriCorps Grant Application for Summer 2018 City Manager recommending approval of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service 2017-18 AmeriCorps Grant application (AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Summer Program). Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 17. Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreements City Manager recommending approval of several Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreements for Local Primary Highway Maintenance, Pavement Markings, Julien Dubuque Bridge Sidewalk Maintenance, Street Sweeping Maintenance and Traffic Signal Maintenance between the Iowa DOT and the City of Dubuque. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 18. Assignment of Development Agreement - 299 Main Street City Manager recommending approval of an assignment of the Development Agreement with 73 CHS Forwards L.L.C. to Barker Financial, LLC for the property located at 299 Main Street(Cooper Wagon Works Building). RESOLUTION Approving the Assignment of the Development Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and 73 CHS Forwards, LLC from 73 CHS Forwards, LLC to Barker Financial, LLC Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 19. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Dubuque County ISU Extension City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Dubuque County ISU Extension for Fiscal Year 2018. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 20. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Four Mounds Foundation City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Four Mounds Foundation for the Day Camp Program as part of the summer Neighborhood Recreation Program for Fiscal Year 2018. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 21. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Northeast Iowa School of Music City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with Northeast Iowa School of Music for part of the Neighborhood Recreation Program for Fiscal Year 2018. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 22. Fiscal Year 2017 Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Area Advance of Tax Increment Financing Funds City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment from the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19. RESOLUTION Approving the advance of funds for repayment from the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 23. Fiscal Year 2017 Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area Advance of Tax Increment Financing Funds City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment from the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.19. RESOLUTION Approving the advance of funds for repayment from the Greater Downtown District Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of the certifications under Iowa Code Section 403.19 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 24. Fiscal Year 2017 Derby Grange Road Urban Renewal Area Advance of Tax Increment Financing Funds City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment from the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.17. RESOLUTION Approving the advance of funds for repayment from the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.17 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 25. Fiscal Year 2017 South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area Advance of Tax Increment Financing Funds City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings approving an advance of funds for repayment from the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.17. RESOLUTION Approving the advance of funds for repayment from the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section 403.17 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 26. City Assessor's Office - Notification of Property Tax Appeals Correspondence from City Assessor Rick Engelken advising the City of 12 property tax appeals before the Iowa Property Assessment Board or the District Court. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 27. Appointment to Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Housing Commission recommending approval to appoint Commissioner Brett Shaw as the Commission's representative on the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 28. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the 2107 (CIPP) Sanitary Sewer Lining Project; John C. Kaiser Company for the Grand River Center First Floor Concourse Painting Project; Tschiggfrie Excavating, Inc. for the Timber Ridge/Rustic Point Water Main Extension 2017 Project; Volkens Excavating, Inc. for the Hwy 20 Conduit Project- Wacker Drive to Hill Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 29. Signed Contracts Parking License Agreement with Q Casino for the City lot bordered by 16th Street, Sycamore Street and the Hwy 61/151 overpass. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 30. Mediacom Communications Company Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company, informing the City of programming changes implemented on or about July 15, 2017. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 31. Settlement Agreement - Ainley Kennels & Fabrication, Inc., et al. v. City of Dubuque City Attorney recommending approval of a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of All Claims and that the Finance Director be authorized to issue rebates. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Added Late 32. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—Fat Tuesday's City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Fat Tuesday's, 1121 University Avenue. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 33. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—Friendly Locust Mart City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for Friendly Locust Mart, 408 West Locust Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 34. Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holder—The Smokestack City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement for an alcohol compliance violation for the Smokestack, 62 E. 7th Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 35. 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. Dubuque Regional Airport Rental Car Parking Lot Project - Initiate City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Dubuque Airport Rental Car Parking Lot Project 2017, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for July 17, 2017. RESOLUTION Dubuque Airport Rental Car Parking Lot Project 2017 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 July 17, 2017 2. Phase I Storm Sewer Improvement Project - Initiate City Manager recommending the initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Phase 117th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for July 17, 2017. RESOLUTION Phase 117th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project- 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 July 17, 2017 3. Black Hills Energy Grant of Easement City Manager recommending the City Council set a public hearing for July 17, 2017, to approve a Grant of Easement to Black Hills Energy to facilitate connection of the gas system being constructed by BIRD Three, LLC at the Water & Resource Recovery Center to Black Hills Energy's Dubuque Gas Distribution System RESOLUTION Intent to Dispose of an Interest in City Of Dubuque Real Estate pursuant to an easement granted by the City Of Dubuque to Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC DBA Black Hills Energy to facilitate connection of the gas system being constructed by BIRD Three, LLC at the Water Resource and Recovery Center to Black Hill Energy's Dubuque Gas Distribution System and fibng 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 17, 2017 4. Derby Grange Road Amended Urban Renewal Plan - Initiate City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Derby Grange Road Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on Amendment No. 1 for August 7, 2017. RESOLUTION of Necessity finding that certain property is an Economic Development Area and that the development of said Area is necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and setting a date for hearing on a proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Urban Renewal Plan Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for August 7, 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. Housing Commission One, 3-year term through August 17, 2020 (Expiring terms of Baumhover) Applicant: Richard Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. Resilient Community Advisory Commission One, 3-year term through June 30, 2020 (Expiring term of Kennicker) Applicant: Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St. (Qualifies as Commission Representative) Transit Advisory Board One, 3-year term through July 30, 2020 (Expiring term of Serna) Applicant: Dora Serna, 2160 Marion St. 2. Boards and Commission Appointments Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Tie-Breaker from vote at 6-19-17 City Council meeting. One, 3-year term through June 30, 2020 (Expired Term of Hoffmann) Applicants: Rebecca Kuhle, 2566 Pearl St. Luke Roth, 904 Barbaralee Dr. 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. Intent to Dispose of City Property/ Exchange Agreement - Creek Wood Park Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the disposal 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 the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by Deed to Jeff and Jill Reimer Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 2. Vacate of Right-of-Way - E. 17th Street Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve disposal of the E. 17th Street right- of-way between Elm Streets and Pine Streets to METX, LLC and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Vacating a portion of E. 17th Street between Elm Street and Pine Street, to be known as Lot 176A OF East Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 176A of East Dubuque Addition, in the city of Dubuque, lowa 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 (Third 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. 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. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Titles 6 and 14 Vacant and Abandoned Buildings City Manager recommending an ordinance amendment to make the definition of an Abandoned Building the same in Title 6 and Title 14. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 4, Nuisances, Section 6-4-2 Definitions and Titie 14 Building and Development, Chapter 4 Licensing of Vacant and/or Abandoned Buildings, Section 14-14-1 Definitions Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A 3. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 9 Residential Parking Permit Districts City Manager recommending amendments to the city of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles And Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14- 321.722 Residential Parking Permit Program Established Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A 4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 14 Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board, Electrical Code Board, and Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board City Manager recommending amendments to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances related to the Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board, Electrical Code Board, and Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board. ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article A Building Code and Regulations, Section 14- 1A-6 Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board; Article D Electrical Code, Section 14-1D-3 Electrical Code Board; Article F Mechanical Code, Section 14-1F-4 Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board; Article H Plumbing Code, Section 14-1H-7 Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board; Article J Property Maintenance Code, Sections 14-1J-2 International Property Maintenance Code Amendments and 14-1J-7 Housing Board of Appeals Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A 5. Award Water System Improvements Contract C Hwy 20 Water Main Extension Project City Manager recommending award of the construction contract to the low bidder, Portzen Construction, Inc., pending approval by the Department of Natural Resources State Revolving Fund Agency. RESOLUTION Awarding Public Improvement Contract for Westside Water System Improvements Contract C: Hwy 20 Water Main Extension Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 6. Water Main Break Standard Operating Procedure City Manager recommending adoption of the revised City of Dubuque Water Department Standard Operating Procedures for Sanitary and Unsanitary (including Water Main Breaks) Conditions. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7. Iowans for Tax Relief Comparison City Manager submitting report prepared by Iowans for Tax Relief nd supporting documents. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 8. Dubuque Receives Livability Award for Bee Branch Project from US Conference of Mayors Mayor Roy D. Buol awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project at the 2017 City Livability Awards Program on Saturday, June 24, during the U.S. Conference of Mayors' 85th Annual Meeting. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 9. Request to Schedule Work Session on Schmitt Island City Manager requesting that the Mayor and City Council schedule a work session on Monday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Historical Federal Building City Council Chamber regarding Schmitt Island. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council 10. Request for Work Session - Jule Operating and Training Center Walking Tour City Manager requesting that the Mayor and City Council schedule a work session for a walking tour of the Jule Operations and Training Center on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. starting at the parking lot at 925 Kerper Boulevard across from the Alliant Energy Power Plant. 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 The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at wvvw.cityofdubuque.org or at the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours. This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, and applicable local regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting. 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