9 5 17 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
September 5, 2017
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REGULAR SESSION
6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS)
1. Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Awards
Dubuque area Chamber of Cortmerrice Senor vice Preened Barry Derry vnll present the
Friend of the Year Award to Assistant City Manger Teri Gootlmenn and the Internal of the
Year Award m the Five Flags Center and accepted by HR Cook Generel Manager.
PROCLAMATIONS)
1. Days of Peace Proclamation (September 1 - October 30, 201])
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-contrawnual and ell consent items
vnll be normally wtetl upon In a single nation wb out any separate discussion on a particular IRM If
you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go a the or cmphone and be recognized
by the Wyor and state the item you would like remmretl from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consitlermon.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cry Council Proceedings of Per, Humen Ful Commi exon of 98, 6116, Library Baertl of Trustees of
622 Prod of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 817, 8/14_
Suggested Disposition: Revive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Robert & Sharon Freddy for property damage, Antony Hemmer for property tlemege, Heather Splinter
for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Revive and File; Rotor o City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
Cry Htarney sharing Net the follow claims how been referred to Public Entry Risk Services of lova,
the need for the lova Communities Assurance Per Robert and Sharon Bradley for property damage,
Michael Elliott for property damage, Anthony Hemmer for property damage, Heather Splinter for vehicle
damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan Work Session Rescheduled
City Manager confirming that the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan Work Session previously
scheduled for August 28, 2017, has been rescheduled to September 6, 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation, HUD National Disaster Resilience Competition
Grant, Infrastructure Contract Amendment
City Manager recommending authorization to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Community
Development Block Grant National Disaster Resilience (CDBG-NDR) Program Contract with the Iowa
Economic Development Authority in order for the City to utilize CDBG-NDR funds for the Bee Branch
Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Rhomberg/Windsor Avenues Signalization
Improvements
City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Traffic Signal, Electric, and Fiber
Optics Utilities from Michael and Sandra Kapparos across part of Lot 36 in Cook's Addition, in the City of
Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Traffic Signal, Electric, and Fiber Optics Utilities
across part of the Southeasterly 71' of Lot 36 in Cook's Addition, City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval to apply for a Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator Grant from the
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development(HUD).
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for the HUD Family Self-Sufficiency
Program Grant and authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development and the City
Manager to approve the application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Activities Environmental
Review Tier 1 for Fiscal Year 2018
City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to sign the Environmental Review Determination as
the Certifying Officer for the City of Dubuque for the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block
Grant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Proceedings to Complete Action on $475,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Note (Interim
Financing) SRF, Planning & Design Roosevelt Water Tower
City Manager recommending approval of the proceedings to complete action required on the$475,000
State Revolving Fund (SRF) Planning & Design Loan to fund the planning and design portion of the
Roosevelt Water Tower Project.
RESOLUTION Approving and authorizing a Form of Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority, and authorizing and providing for the
issuance and securing the payment of$475,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes Anticipation Project
Note, Series 2017, of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, under the provisions of the Code of Iowa, and providing
for a method of payment of said Note
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Workers' Compensation Compromise Settlement Agreement
City Attorney recommending approval of a Compromise Settlement Agreement regarding a Workers'
Compensation claim by Karen Pins.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Letter of Support for Metz Building Redevelopment Project
City Manager providing a Letter of Support for approval of Historic Tax Credits for the Metz Building
redevelopment project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Signed Contracts
Tri-State Adjustments, Inc. Collection Services Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Drew Cook& Sons Excavating Company, Inc. for 2017 Sewershed 10 Manhole Projects; McClain
Excavating Company, Inc., for the Dubuque Airport Rental Car Parking Lot Project 2017; Midwest
Concrete, Inc. for 2017 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Four; Portzen Construction, Inc. for Phase 1 17th
St. Storm Sewer I mprovements Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. 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)
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.
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-year term through January 1, 2019 (Vacant term of Fisher)
Applicants:
Juliet Dita Meyer, 1398 Alta Vista St.
Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225 Y2 Rhomberg Ave.
Ashley Melchert, 1265 Thomas PI.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/4 females
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Airport Commission
Two, 4-year terms through September 14, 2021 (Expiring terms of Brotherton and Even)
Applicants:
Doug Brotherton, 2823 Hickory Hill
Chris Even, 120 S. Grandvew Ave.
Scott Leibfried, 3211 Honeysuckle Ln.
Yahaira Lugo, 1671 Avoca St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/1 females
Electrical Code Board
One, 3-year term through May 21, 2020 (Expired term of Pfohl)
Applicant:
Kevin Ptohl, 1878 Hummingbird Dr. (Qualifies with Electrical Background)
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. Marquette Hall, LLC Vacating Petition for Alley Between Regent and Queen Streets
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from
Marquette Hall, LLC to vacate a 20-foot wide alley between Regent Street and Queen Street to
facilitate revitalization of the former Sacred Heart School property at 2222 Queen Street and the
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Vacating the alley between Regent Street and Queen Street in Sanford
Subdivision, to be known as Lot 34A of Sanford Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Fiscal Year 2018 First Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2018
First Budget Amendment and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018
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 - Title 1 Mayor and City Council Salary Compensation
(Third Reading)
City Clerk submitting an amendment to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1
adjusting City Council Member salaries effective January 1, 2018 as recommended by the
Compensation Task Force and approved by City Council on July 17, 2017.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1 Administration, Chapter 6
Mayor and City Council, Section 1-6-2 Compensation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 15 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
City Manager recommending a change in the City's process for handling amendments to Urban
Renewal Plans and Urban Revitalization Plans in order to better align with State of Iowa Code.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 15 Planning and Zoning,
Chapter 2 Long Range Planning Advisory Commission, Section 15-2-13 Powers
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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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