Minutes_City Council Proceedings 7 5 17 Copyrighted
July 17, 2017
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: 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: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 7/5/17 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 7/10/17 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 7/11/17 Supporting Documentation
City Council Compensation Task Force Minutes of Supporting Documentation
6/26/17
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 6/19/17 Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 6/29/17
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 6/15/17 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 5/25/17 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Update#162 of 6/22/17 Supporting Documentation
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
6/20/17
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
6/1/17
Transit Advisory Board Minutes of 6/29/17 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 7/5/17 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 6/22/17 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/12/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
619/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
6/21/17
Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for ME 5/21/17
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on July 5, 2017 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Rios (6:05 p.m.); Assistant City Manager Goodmann, City Attorney Brumwell
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
PRESENTATIONS
1 . 2017 All America City Award: Julee Albers, Director of Youth Impact for the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque presented the National Civic League's 2017
All America City Award for the Grade Level Reading Initiative.
2. Multicultural Center Receives 2017 Dubuque LGBTQ+ Community Service and
Advocacy Award: Deron Oaks of Co Dubuque presented the LGBTQ+ Pride Award for
Community Service and Advocacy to Multicultural Family Center and accepted by
Assistant Director Sarah Peterson.
PROCLAMATION
1 . Summer Learning Day (July 13, 2017) was accepted by Dawn Cogan, St. Mark
Enrichment Executive Director.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose
of as indicated. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Cable TV Commission of 6/7; City Council
Proceedings of 6/19, 6/21 ; Community Development Advisory Commission of 4/18;
Human Rights Commission of 5/8; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
6/5. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Bee Branch Watershed Safety Activity Book: City Manager transmitting the Bee
Branch Watershed Safety Activity Book. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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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.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 230-17 Approving addition of property to
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restriction, Reservations, Easements, Liens and
Charges covering property in Dubuque Technology Park was adopted.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 231-17 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 232-17 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 was adopted.
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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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 233-17 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and made a 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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 234-17 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 was adopted.
13. Phase II 30-inch Forcemain Project Acceptance: City Manager is recommending
acceptance of the construction contract for Phase II of the 30 Inch Force Main Relocation
Project from 11 th Street to 12th Street as completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 235-17 Accepting
Phase II of the 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 11 th Street to 12th Street and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the Contractor was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 236-17 Supporting participating in the Grant Wood Loop and
Keep Iowa Beautiful Home Town Pride Program Partnership Program was adopted.
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 new
fleet. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 237-17
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 was adopted.
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
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Learning Summer Program). Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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). Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 238-17 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 239-17 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 240-17 Approving the advance of funds for repayment from the Greater
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Downtown District Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund and directing the filing
of the certifications under Iowa Code Section 403.19 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 241-17 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 242-17 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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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. forthe Hwy 20 Conduit Project-Wacker
Drive to Hill Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
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
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All Claims and that the Finance Director be authorized to issue rebates. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
35. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 243-17 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; and Resolution No. 244-17 Approving applications for
retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code Chapter
453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
245-17 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:00 p.m. on July 17, 2017 in the Historic Federal Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 246-17
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
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advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:00 p.m. on July 17, 2017 in the Historic Federal Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 247-17 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 fixing the date for a public hearing and providing
for the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on July 17, 2017 in the Historic Federal Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 248-17
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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on August 7, 2017 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. Appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
1 . Housing Commission: One, 3-year term through August 17, 2020 (Expiring terms of
Baumhover). Applicant: Richard Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. Mr. Baumhover spoke in
support of his appointment.
2. 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). Ms. Kennicker spoke in support of her appointment.
3. Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-year term through July 30, 2020 (Expiring term of
Serna). Applicant: Dora Serna, 2160 Marion St.
Appointment was made to the following Commission.
4. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission: Tie-Breaker correcting the vote from the
June 19, 2017 City Council meeting. One, 3-year term through June 30, 2020 (Expired
Term of Hoffmann). Applicants: Rebecca Kuhle, 2566 Pearl St.; Luke Roth, 904
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Barba ralee Dr. Upon roll-call vote, Rebecca Kuhle was appointed to a 3-year term through
June 20, 2020. (Kuhle = Resnick, Del Toro, Rios, Buol, Jones; Roth = Lynch, Connors).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Intent to Dispose of City Property / 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. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 249-17 Disposing of an interest in real property by Deed to Jeff and
Jill Reimer. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by
Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 250-17 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; and Resolution No. 251-17
Disposing of City interest in Lot 176A of East Dubuque Addition, in the city of Dubuque,
Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
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. Motion by
Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 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 No. 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; and Ordinance No. 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 10-513-12 Possession of Firearms,
Weapons and Fireworks. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 5-2 with Del Toro and
Rios voting nay.
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. Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and
voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be
passed be suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 32-17 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment,
Chapter 4, Nuisances, Section 6-4-2 Definitions and Title 14 Building and Development,
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Chapter 4 Licensing of Vacant and/or Abandoned Buildings, Section 14-14-1 Definitions.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
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.
Motion by Jones to amend the ordinance to change the peak-period curbside parking
threshold from eighty (80%) percent to seventy (70%) percent as a criterion for the parking
study that results from receipt of a petition. Seconded by Del Toro. City Engineer Gus
Psihoyos and City Attorney Brumwell responded to questions from the City Council
regarding the threshold percentage, the impact on current parking districts, and that this
amendment only effects the creation of new parking districts. Motion carried 6-1 with
Resnick voting nay.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Del Toro.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 33-17 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. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried
7-0.
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: Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the
requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two
Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded
by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 34-17
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 14-1 D-3
Electrical Code Board; Article F Mechanical Code, Section 14-1 F-4 Mechanical and
Plumbing Code Board; Article H Plumbing Code, Section 14-1 H-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. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 252-17 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for Westside Water
System Improvements Contract C: Hwy 20 Water Main Extension. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
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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. Motion
by Lynch to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Iowans for Tax Relief Comparison: City Manager submitting a report prepared by
Iowans for Tax Relief and supporting documents. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Dubuque Receives Livability Award for Bee Branch Project from US Conference of
Mayors: Mayor Roy D. Buol reported on the Outstanding Achievement Award the City of
Dubuque received 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. Mayor Buol thanked the citizens of Dubuque and
past/present Council Members for their input and partnership. Motion by Connors to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Motion by
Connors to set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried
7-0.
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. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and set the work
session as recommended. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Connors reported on meeting a couple traveling in Dubuque from
France and the local sightseeing information they shared and recommended.
Mayor Buol elaborated on the U.S. Conference of Mayors Conference he recently
attended and his presentation on the Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project and the
information shared about the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative and what's
being done locally regarding water quality, and remaining in the Paris Climate Agreement.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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