7 17 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 July 17, 2017 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
/Present: MayorBu ol; Council Members Co ors Del Toro Jor‘Ly ch Re ni�
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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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Verbal Status Report on Storm Damage Clean Up
Emergency Management Director Tom Berger, Public Works Director John
Klostermann, Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware, and City Engineer Gus Psihoyos
will provide a verbal status report on the July 11, 2017 storm damage clean up.
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PROCLAMATION(S) /;
1. Dubuque County Fair Week (July5-30, 2017) was accepted by Dubuque County
Fair General Manager Kevin Kotz.
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 7/5, 7/10, 7/11; City Council Compensation Task Force of
6/26; Civil Service Commission of 6/29; Community Development Advisory Commission
of 6/29; Historic Preservation Commission of 6/15; Library Board of Trustees Council
Update #162 of 6/22; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 6/20; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of 6/1; Transit Advisory Board of 6/29; Zoning Board
of Adjustment of 6/27; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 6/12, 6/19,
6/21; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month
Ending 5/31;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
John Gansemer for vehicle damage; David MacKenzie for vehicle damage; Jane Worm
for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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: John Gansemer
for vehicle damage; David MacKenzie for vehicle damage; Jane Worm for vehicle
damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Inclusive Dubuque 2017 Advancing Equity Report
City Manager transmitting the 2017 Advancing Equity: Community Efforts and
Outcomes report from Inclusive Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. CodeRED Emergency Notification System
City Manager providing the public information brochure on the CodeRED Emergency
Notification System.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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6. St. Ambrose University Dubuque Police Traffic Stop Summary
City Manager providing the St. Ambrose University Dubuque Police Traffic Stop
Summary presented at the July 12, 2017 City Council work session.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program Brochure
City Manager providing the Bee Branch Health Homes Resiliency Program public
information brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Imagine Dubuque Draft Future Land Use Map
City Manager transmitting information on the draft Imagine Dubuque Future Land Use
Map proposed process for seeking public input.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Jule Transit Route Changes
City Manager providing a public information brochure reflecting the Jule Transit route
changes.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Finley Hospital for Cancer Survivor Park Lease Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a three-year Lease Agreement with Finley
Hospital for Cancer Survivor Park with stipulations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Four Mounds Capacity Building Report
City Manager recommending City Council acceptance of the Capacity Building Report
completed by Four Mounds Foundation for development of short- and long-term
strategic planning.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Federal Historic Tax Credit Projects in Iowa
City Manager providing information from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and
the Historic Tax Credit Coalition on projects in Iowa that have received Federal Historic
Tax Credits from 2002 to 2015.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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13. AmeriCorps Grant Agreement for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
City Manager recommending approval of the 2017-2018 AmeriCorps Partners in
Learning Campaign for Grade Level Reading Agreement with the Iowa Commission on
Volunteer Service.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Pre -Annexation Agreement — John G. and Kelly L. Schlichte
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with John G.
and Kelly L. Schlichte, property owners of Lot 11 in Twin Ridge Subdivision No. 4.
RESOLUTION 253-17 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and John G. and Kelly L. Schlichte
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Plat of Survey - Linwood -Burden Avenue Place No. 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for
Linwood -Burden Avenue Place No. 2 subject to waiving the lot frontage requirement for
Lot 1 as requested by Buesing & Associates.
RESOLUTION 254-17 Approving the Plat of Survey of Linwood -Burden Avenue Place
No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Plat of Survey Lot 1-1 and Lot 2-1 of Dubuque Industrial Center West 2nd
Addition.
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey Lot 1-1 and
Lot 2-1 of Dubuque Industrial Center West 2nd Addition subject to waiving the lot
frontage requirement for Lot 2 of 1 as requested by the City of Dubuque Engineering
Department.
RESOLUTION 255-17 Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1-1 & Lot 2-1 of Dubuque
Industrial Center West 2nd Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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17. Final Plat - East Dubuque No. 3 / 232 E. 14th Street
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat for East
Dubuque No. 3 / 232 E. 14th Street as requested by Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.
RESOLUTION 256-17 Approving the Final Plat of Ease Dubuque No. 3, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
18. Northwest Arterial and Chavenelle Road Left Turn Lane Improvement Project
Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction
contract for the Northwest Arterial / Chavenelle Intersection Left Turn Lane
Improvements Project, as completed by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC
RESOLUTION 257-17 Accepting the Northwest Arterial / Chavenelle Intersection Left
Turn Lane Improvements Project and authorizing the final payment to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. Acceptance of Grant of Easement of Water Main Utility at 14755 North
Cascade Road
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for Water Main
Utility across Broadview Court LLC property at 14755 North Cascade Road as part of
the Westside Water System Improvements 2017: Contract C HWY 20 Water Main
Extension that include water main extension and connection to the Barrington Lakes
water system to the City of Dubuque water supply.
RESOLUTION 258-17 Accepting A Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility Through,
Over and Across Part of Lot 1A-2 E 1/2 SW Fract. & NW Fract. IA SW 1/4, and part of
Lot 1-2 E 1/2 SW Fract. 1/4 & NW Fract. 1/ SW'/, all in Section 7, T88N, R2E of 5TH
P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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20. BP Pipelines, Inc., / Southwest Arterial Project Utility Relocation
Reimbursement Agreement
City Manager recommending approval and authorization for the City Manager to
execute a Phase II — Construction Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement with BP
Pipelines (North America) Inc. for the relocation of a petroleum distribution pipeline
impacted by the Southwest Arterial and the future East Grading Phase II Project.
RESOLUTION 259-17 Approving a Phase II Construction Utility Relocation
Reimbursement Agreement with BP Pipelines (North America) Inc. for the relocation of
a petroleum distribution pipeline associated with the East Grading Project and the
continued development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
21. Continuum of Care Special Needs Assistance Program Sponsor Agreement
with East Central Development Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement for services with East Central
Development Corporation for administration of the Continuum of Care Special Needs
Assistance Program that program provides rental assistance to homeless persons with
disabilities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Traffic Safety Grant - University Avenue / Grandview Avenue Roundabout
Project
City Manager recommending approval 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 roundabout at the intersection of University
Avenue and Grandview Avenue.
RESOLUTION 260-17 Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for
Traffic Safety Improvement Program Funding for the City of Dubuque University Avenue
and Grandview Avenue intersection improvements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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23. Fiber Optic Cable Facilities Agreement Between City of Dubuque and MCC
Iowa, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiber Optic Cable Facilities Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and MCC Iowa LLC (Mediacom).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. Assignment of Communication Systems Right -of -Way Easement with AT&T
City Manager recommending approval of the Assignment of Communication Systems
Right -of -Way and Easement related to the disposition or abandonment of a conduit and
fiber route owned by AT&T.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Park and Recreation Commission Correspondence on Priorities
Park and Recreation Commission providing the City Council with its recommendations
on projects or activities it feels should be priorities for park and recreation facilities and
areas during the upcoming Fiscal Year 2019 goal setting, budget preparations and
budget hearings.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation 2016-2017 Annual Report
City Manager transmitting the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation 2016-2017
Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
27. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker
Remarks.
City Manager submitting remarks of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker, Dr. Thomas Tuttle.
28. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Skills Gap Analysis
City Manager transmitting the Fall 2016 Greater Dubuque Region Skills Gap Analysis
from the Greater Dubuque Development Corp.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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29. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Laborshed Analysis
City Manager transmitting the 2017 Laborshed Analysis from the Greater Dubuque
Development Corp.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
30. Office of Auditor of the State
Correspondence from the Office of Auditor of State informing the City of a request for a
re -audit of the City for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2016.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
31. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc. for the 2017 Windsor Sanitary Sewer Manhole
Project; Portzen Construction, Inc. for the Water System Improvements 2017 Contract A
(English Mill Road/North Cascade Road Water Main Ext.); Portzen Construction, Inc. for
the Water System Improvements 2017 Contract B (English Mill Road Pumping Facility).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
32. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 261-17 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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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following boards/commissions.
1. Community Development Advisory Commission (Review)
One, 3 -year term through February 15, 2020 (Vacant term of Blok).
Applicant: Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. (Qualifies as Low- to Moderate -Income
Representative)
2. Housing Commission (Review)
One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant term of Kedley).
Applicant: Shane Hoeper, 252 N. Grandview Ave.
3. Library Board of Trustees (Review) (Mayor appointment)
One, 4 -year term through July 1, 2021 (Expiring term of Willis).
Applicants:
Greg Gorton, 1295 Prairie St.; ,.
Rosemary Kramer, 2554 Rosewo d Dr.;
Pam Mullin, 2050 Mullen Rd.;
Ann Pelelo, 2125 Simpson St.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commission.
4. Housing Commission
One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2020 (Expiring terms of Baumhover).
Applicant: Richard Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.
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5. 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)
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6. Transit Advisory Board Pf
Two, 3 -year terms through July 30, 2020 (Expiring terms of Enderson and Serna).
Applicants:
George Enderson Jr., 511 St. George St. (Additional Application);
Dora Serna, 2160 Marion St.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone - Seippel Court Commercial Park (8180 Seippel Road)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve a request from Brian
Lammers to rezone Lot 9 of Seippel Court Commercial Park (8180 Seippel Road) from
CS Commercial Service and Wholesale to AG Agricultural and the Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 35-17 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
the end of Seippel Court from CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District to AG
Agricultural District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Suspend the Readings
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2. Dubuque Regional Airport Rental Car Parking Lot Project 2017 4
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Dubuque Regional Airport
Rental Car Parking Lot Project 2017 and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 262-17 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Dubuque Regional Airport Rental Car Parking Lot Project 2017
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Grandview Avenue and Loras Boulevard Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Grandview Avenue and Loras
Boulevard Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION 263-17 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Grandview Avenue & Loras Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Phase I - 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to approve the plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost for the Phase 1 - 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvement
Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 264-17 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Phase 1 17th Street storm Sewer Improvements Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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5. Black Hills Energy Grant of Easement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Grant of
Easement to Black Hills Energy to facilitate connection of the gas system being
constructed by BRD Three, LLC at the Water & Resource Recovery Center to Black
Hills Energy's Dubuque Gas Distribution System and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION 265-17 Disposing 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 BRD Three, LLC at the Water Resource & Recovery Center to Black
Hills Energy's Dubuque Gas Distribution System
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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1. Bee Branch Creek Greenway Opening Celebration
City Manager providing the Bee Branch Creek Greenway ribbon cutting celebration
invitation for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at the Bee Branch Amphitheater with
events from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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2. EPA Brownfields Area Wide Plan - South Port Update
The City of Dubuque's consultant, Shive Hattery, will give a presentation on their work
administering the 2015 EPA Brownfields Area Wide Planning Grant for the South Port
area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
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3. Final Plat of Rustic Point Estates Subdivision — Phase 1
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Plat of Rustic Point Estates
Subdivision — Phase 1.
RESOLUTION 266-17 Authorizing approval of the Final Plat of Rustic Point Estates in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Rustic Point Estates Subdivision - Kress Right-of-Way.uisition and
Dedication Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 2, Lot B of
Lot 2, and Lot C of Lot 2, in Tscharner Place No. 4, from James F. and Janet M. Kress,
which provides additional right-of-way for the public streets (Rustic Point Lane,
Barnwood Lane, and Derby Grange Road) in and adjacent to Rustic Point Estates
Subdivision.
RESOLUTION 267-17 Approving the Acquisition Plat of Lot A of Lot 2, Lot B of Lot 2,
and Lot C of Lot 2, in Tscharner Place No. 4, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa
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5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 9 Official Traffic Control Signals /11P?
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances so that City Code will mirror the Iowa Code regarding official traffic
control signals which includes a flashing yellow arrow signal, a steady upraised hand
signal, a flashing upraised hand signal, an upraised hand with countdown signal, and a
walking person signal.
ORDINANCE 36-17 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation, Division 1 Traffic Signs, Signals and
Markings, Section 9-7-321.257 Official Traffic Control Signals to mirror the State Code
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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6. City Council Salary Compensation Task Force Recommendation
City Council Compensation Task Force submitting its recommendation for Council
Member salaries effective January 1, 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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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, July 17, 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.
oy D. Buol, Mayor
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