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9 5 17 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF September 5, 2017 Connors, Del Toro, Lynch, Rios, Jones, Resnick, Buol CRY OF DUBUQUE IOWA G ey OF CITY CITY COUNCIL MEETING r/ Historic Federal Building f" 350W. 6th Street 3E � � September 5 2017 O O Council madings are video streamed live and archived A www.cllyoMubuque.orgfinetlia and on Dubuque's CilyChannel on the Radial wile system at able channel and digital 117.2 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 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. Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100 or TTY/TTD (563) 690- 6678.