9 5 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 September 5, 2017
in the Historic Federal Binding, 350 W. 6t" Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
'Rios; City Manager yan Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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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. Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Awards
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Barry Gentry will present
the Friend of the Year Award to Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann and the
Innovator of the Year Award to the Five Flags Center and accepted by HR Cook,+."
General Manager.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Days of Peace Proclamation (September 1 - October 30, 2017)
Was accepted by ��
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Connors
Del Toro
Lynch
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Jones
Resnick
Buol
Nays
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 8/21; Human Rights Commission of 5/8, 6/16; Library
Board of Trustees of 6/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 8/7, 8/14.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Robert & Sharon Bradley for property damage, Anthony Hemmer for property damage,
Heather Splinter 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: 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
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Yays 1 Nays
Connors
Del Toro
Lynch
Rios
Jones
Resnick
Buol
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 309-17 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 310-17 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
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Yays Nays
Connors
Del Toro
Lynch
Rios
Jones
Resnick
Buol
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 311-17 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
Improvements Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Yays Nays
Connors
Del Toro
Lynch
Rios
Jones
Resnick
Buol
14. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license
applications as submitted.
RESOLUTION 312-17 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
RESOLUTION 313-17 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)
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Human Rights Commission (Review)
One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2019 (Vacant term of Fisher).
Applicants:
1. Juliet Dita Meyer, 1398 Alta Vista St.;
2. Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225'/2 Rhomberg Ave.; 657
3. 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
Connors
Del Toro
Lynch
Rios
Jones
Resnick
Buol
\Meyer Hammel
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2. Airport Commission (Appointment)
Two, 4 -year terms through September 14, 2021 (Expiring terms of Brotherton and
Even).
Applicants:
1. Doug Brotherton, 2823 Hickory Hill;
2. Chris Even, 120 S. Grandview Ave.;
3. Scott Leibfried, 3211 Honeysuckle Ln.;
4. Yahaira Lugo, 1671 Avoca St.
Connors
Del Toro
Lynch
Rios
Jones
Resnick
Buol
Brotherton Even
Leibfried Lugo
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3. Electrical Code Board (Appointment)
One, 3 -year term through May 21, 2020 (Expired term of Pfohl).
Applicant: Kevin Pfohl, 1878 Hummingbird Dr. (Qualifies with Electrical Background)
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Nays
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 314-17 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)
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Del Toro
Lynch
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Jones
Resnick
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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 315-17 Amending the current budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
2018
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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Del Toro
Lynch
Rios
Jones
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Resnick
Buol
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
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 40-17 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
`°suspend the Readi
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Final Reading and Adopt
Yays Nays
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Lynch
Rios
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Resnick
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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 41-17 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
Suspend the Readings
Yays Nays
Connors
Del Toro
j/ _„/ Lynch
Rios
Jones
Resnick
Buol
Final Reading and Adopt
Yays Nays
Connors
Del Toro
Lynch
Rios
Jones
Resnick
Buol
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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CLOSED SESSION @ p.m.
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
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Connors
Del Toro
Lynch
Rios
Jones
Resnick
Buol
Nays
ADJOURNMENT @
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p.m.
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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 Tuesday, September 05, 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.
AL,
toy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pages 1-3