9 18 17 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
September 18, 2017
Del Toro, Buol, Connors, Rios, Jones, Resnick, Lynch
CRY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Budding
350 W 6th Street
September 18, 2017
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REGULAR SESSION
600 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1 TH Media bizTimes 2017 Rising Stars Presentation
Steve Fisher of the Telegraph Herald to give a presentation on Sustainable Community
Coordinator Cori Burbach and Resource Management Coordinator Anderson Sainci being
selected as2017 Posing Stars by the TH Media's bizTimes
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 1, 2017)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-coritroversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item If
you would tike to discuss one of the Consent (tent, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you woukl like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration
1 Minutes and Reports Subrntted
City Council Proceedings of 9/5, 916, 9/11, Historic Preservation Comm amen of 8/17, Library Board of
Trustees Update 8/24, Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 8123, 9/12, Zoning Board of
Adjust merit of 8/24, Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 8/21, Proof of publication for List
of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 7/31
Suggested Disposition Receive and File
2 Notice of Claims and Suits
Joan Fingerson for personal injury
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: Joan Fingerson for personal injury.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Dubuque Community School District AmeriCorps Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between Dubuque Community School District for
AmeriCorps services with the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Partners in Learning as required by the
Corporation for National and Community Service as a part of the grant award for AmeriCorps Partners in
Learning.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Tri-State Occupational Health, L.L.C. Agreement Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Agreement between Tri-State Occupational
Health, L.L.C. and the City of Dubuque for case management services for workers' compensation claims
and police and fire job-related injuries and illnesses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. DARE Agreement with Dubuque Community School District
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 DARE Agreement between the City of
Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. DARE Agreement with Holy Family Schools
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 DARE Agreement between the City of
Dubuque Police Department and the Holy Family School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with Dubuque Community School District
City Manager recommending Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 School Resource Officer
agreement between the City of Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
9. Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Union of
Operating Engineers Local #234
City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234, that provides for a
work week that consists of ten hours per day and four days per week for full-time Public Safety
Dispatchers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Code of Ordinances - Adoption of Supplement No. 26
City Clerk recommending adoption of Supplement No. 26 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances.
RESOLUTION Adopting Supplement No. 26 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Economic Development Capital Improvement Program Budget
City Manager recommending that reallocated redevelopment funds from Fiscal Year 2017 CIP be included
in a future Fiscal Year 2018 budget amendment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Signed Contracts
Q Casino First Amendment to Parking License Agreement; Short -Form Public Improvement Contracts with
Eastern Iowa Directional Drillers, LLC for the Iowa Street Lighting Project from 10th to 12th Streets and
the Main Street Li titin P ect.from 9 12th Streets.
Suggested uispdgsittioli: Receive anile
13. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Residential Parking Permit Amendment District C and District E
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for October 2 to
consider an amendment to the Saint Ambrose Street Residential Parking Permit District C,
which would add both sides of Saint Ambrose Street from Clarke Drive to Sunnyview Drive, and
an amendment to the Auburn Street Residential Parking Permit District E, which would add both
sides of Auburn Street, from North Grandview Avenue to Dexter Street.
RESOLUTION Setting A public hearing on Amending Residential Parking Permit District C to
include both sides of Saint Ambrose between Clarke Drive and Sunnyview Drive and District E
to include both sides of Auburn Street between North Grandview and Dexter Street
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 2, 2017
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
meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission
Two, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expired terms of Klavitter and McAndrews)
Applicants:
David Klavitter, 1090 West 3rd St. (Qualifies for Langworthy District)
John McAndrews, 350 West 1st St. (Qualifies for Cathedral District)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females
*Applications have been held for 90 days in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender
Balance.
Housing Commission
One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2019 (Vacant term of Wall)
Applicant:
Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd.
Zoning Advisory Commission
Two, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Henschel)
Applicants:
Steve Baumhover, 2084 Rosemont
Thomas Henschel, 932 June Dr.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/2 females
*Applications have been held for 90 days in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender
Balance.
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Human Rights Commission
One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2019 (Vacant term of Fisher)
Applicants:
Nicole Borovic, 163 Hillcrest Rd. (Additional Applicant)
Juliet Dita Meyer, 1398 Alta Vista St.
Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225 %/z 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
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. Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action - 2017 Comprehensive Plan Changed
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Imagine Dubuque
Comprehensive Plan and the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommending
adoption.
Additional documents have now been added to this document.
RESOLUTION Adopting the 2017 Comprehensive Plan
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. American Association of Retired People (AARP) Presentation
Kent Sovern, Iowa State Director of AARP Community, State and National Affairs will present on
how Dubuque's efforts align with AARP Iowa's goal of creating a "Great Place for All Ages."
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
2. Multicultural Family Center Annual Report for 2015
Multicultural Family Center Director Farris Muhammad and Board President Marlene Wolfer w II
share a presentation of the 2016 Multicultural Family Center Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
3. Five Flags Center Quarterly Report
SMG Regional General Manager HR Cook will share a quarterly report on the Five Flags Civic
Center.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
4. The Growing Sustainability Communities Conference - Media Release
Dubuque, Iowa - 10th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference will be held
October 3rd and 4th, 2017 at the Grand River Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Final Plat of Oakland Ridge Estates
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Oakland Rdge Estates, which is
located in Dubuque County but within two miles of the City of Dubuque corporate limits, subject
to allowing 22 -foot paving width for Mackenzie Ridge, Libby Lane, Morgan Creek Drive, Lea
Lane and Maci Court, and waiving Sections 11-20 Water Supply, 22-21 Sanitary Sewer, 11-23
Obligation to Install Improvements, and 11-24 Improvement Guarantees.
RESOLUTION Approving the Final Plat of Oakland Rdge Estates in Dubuque, County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. Jule Transit International Medium -Duty Vehicle Engine Issue Replacement Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a replacement plan due to unegected engine issues
occurring in the International Medium Duty buses in The Jule fleet.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Iowa Economic Development Authority Contract for Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance
Contract among Flexsteel Industries, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the execution of a contract for State Business Financial Assistance
by and among Flexsteel Industries, Inc., the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Economic
Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. State of Iowa Business Financial Assistance Application for Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of an Iowa Economic Development
Assistance Application by Heartland Financial USA, Inc. to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Filing of an Application for State Business Financial Assistance
on Behalf of Heartland Financial, USA, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Southwest Arterial Update Video
Cable TV Division will show a video of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Presentation
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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