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10 2 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 October 2, 2017 in the Historic Federal Buildin;, 350 W. 6th Street. losPresent: ; City Manager /ah Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell A 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) . 5:45 p.m. - Musical Performance Prior to the meeting, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission facilitated a brief musical performance in commemoration of Arts and Humanities Month. PROCLAMATION(S) 1. r d I j ne Mo ; Octob r 01 ) was accept d b 2. Make a Will M was accepted by /1/1/liet 3. Trick -or -Treat Night (October 31, 2017) was accepted by Mayor Buol. 1 CONSENT ITEMS Yays Nays y Jones Resnick Buol Rios vi Lynch VT,„,-- Toro ,_ Connors op 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council Proceedings of 9/18 (revised); Civil Service Commission of 9/11; Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission of 9/20; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 9/5, 9/6, 9/11. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Michael and Vi Elliott for property damage, Heidi Goin for property damage, Sue Manternach for vehicle damage, Kelly Jean Merz for personal injury, Joseph Reisdorf for personal injury, Aaron and Ashley Skrocki for property damage, Sydney Stewart for loss of property, Jade Wiegel 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: Heidi Goin for property damage, Sue Manternach for vehicle damage, Kelly Merz for personal injury, Joseph Reisdorf for personal injury, Sydney Stewart for property loss, Jade Wiegel for vehicle damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 4. Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program Brochure City Manager transmitting the public information brochure for the Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program that provides forgivable loans for housing repairs and renovations. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 5. Adoption of South Port of Dubuque Brownfield Area Wide Use Plan City Manager recommending adoption of the South Port Area Wide Use Plan that is funded by an EPA Brownfields Planning Grant. RESOLUTION 326-17 Adopting the South Port of Dubuque Brownfield Area Wide Use Plan Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 2 Yays Nays Jones Resnick Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors 6. 2019 Iowa DOT ICAAP Application for STREETS Improvements City Manager recommending approval to submit an application in partnership with Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) for an Iowa Department of Transportation Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) application to assist with funding Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals (STREETS) improvements. RESOLUTION 327-17 Authorizing the filing of an Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Application with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IADOT) in partnership with Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) to assist with the funding of Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals (STREETS) Improvements Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 7. Administrative Services Agreement - Wellmark BCBS of Iowa City Manager approval of an agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa for medical plan and stop loss insurance coverage effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, and City Council authorization for the City Manager to sign the agreement. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 8. Lead & Healthy Homes Contract with VNA and Dubuque County Board of Health City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Dubuque County Board of Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and a renewed agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association for services related to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and Healthy Homes Program. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 3 Yays Nays Jones Resnick Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors 9. Water Main Utility Grant of Easement for Westside Water System Improvements Project City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility across the Jessica and Cory Kramer property located at 14561 Forest Ridge Drive as part of the Westside Water System Improvements 2017: Contract C HWY 20 Water Main Extension. RESOLUTION 328-17 Accepting a grant of Easement for Water Main Utility through, over and across part of Lot 1 of Forest Ridge Estates Third Addition, Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 10. 2017 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Two Acceptance City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 2017 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project Two, as completed by Dan Arensdorf Construction. RESOLUTION 329-17 Accepting the 2017 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramps Project Two and Authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Letter of Support for Redevelopment of Rouse and Dean Foundry Building City Manager providing a letter of support for the Redevelopment of Rouse and Dean Foundry Building located at 990 Washington Street. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 12. Public Sidewalk Repair Assessment City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution establishing the final assessments for the sidewalk repairs in the City right-of-way. RESOLUTION 330-17 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule - Sidewalk Repair Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 4 Yays Jones Resnick Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors Nays 13. Civil Service Commission - Certified List Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified List for the position of Water Distribution Maintenanceworker. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 14. ICAAP Grant Submission by DJMP Engine Solutions on behalf of Newt Marine Services City Manager approval of the submission of Iowa Clean Air Attainment Grant by DJMP Engine Solutions on behalf of Newt Marine Services. RESOLUTION 331-17 Authorizing the filing of an Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Application with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IADOT) with sponsorship provided by the City of Dubuque to assist with funding of EPA Certified Towboat Engines that will reduce carbon emissions and improve regional air quality Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. Alcohol License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. RESOLUTION 332-17 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 5 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 1. Housing Commission (Review) One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2020 (Expired term of Eudaley). Applicant: 1. Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St. 2. Human Rights Commission (Review) • One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2018 (Vacant term of Templeton Vaughn); • One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2019 (Vacant term of Fisher). Applicants: 1. Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. 2. Gerald Hammel Jr., 12251/2 Rhomberg Ave. 3. Ashley Melchert, 1265 Thomas PI. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/3 females Appointments° 6 3. Historic Preservation Commission (Appointment) Two, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expired terms of Klavitter and McAndrews). Applicants: 1. David Klavitter, 1090 West 3rd St. (Qualifies for Langworthy District); 2. 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 accordance with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance. Yays, 2V Jones V Resnick Buol Rios ✓'"% Lynch Del Toro Connors Nays 4. Housing Commission (Appointment) One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2019 (Vacant term of Wall). Applicant: 1. Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. Yay-- Jones .Resnick Buol °' Rios Lynch V„- Del Toro ,, Connors Nays 7 5. Zoning Advisory Commission (Appointment) #/-5 Two, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Henschel). Applicants: 1. Steve Baumhover, 2084 Rosemont St. 2. 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 accordance with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance. Yays Jones Resnick Buol V Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors Nays 8 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Residential Parking Permit Amendment District C and District E Proof of publication on notice of public hearing 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 and the City Manager recommending approval. ORDINANCE 42-17 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14-321.735 Residential Parking Permit District C and Section 9-14- 321.737 Residential Parking Permit District E Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays Jones Resnick Buol Rios Lynch v" _Del Toro y" Connors 0111 Final Reading and Adopt Yays i/7 Jones .g/ Resnick Buol /' Rios p""- Lynch ✓` Del Toro v Connors 9 Nays PUBLIC INPUT 10 0-0 ACTION ITEMS 1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation. Suggested Disposition: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yays Jones ---Resnick Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro ¢� Connors Nays ay/5/ leni41)- 2. Alliant Energy Smart Meters Alliant Energy Key Account Manager Craig Clefisch will give a report on Alliant Energy plans to upgrade residential and small business electric meters in Dubuque to smart meters, Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yays Jones Resnick Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors Nays nfo; N(/) e0,64 tor ed*5' IgiebkA /264'6 golf kar,,s ef.." no/A/me nom" /a"; itv1/1# ?Ad itiffi//411 12 -.7r 3. SRF Rate Reset and Reissuance for 2007 Water Revenue Capital Loan City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City Water Revenue Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement entered into as of October 18, 2007. RESOLUTION 333-17 Approving and authorizing an Amendment to Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Finance Authority, and Authorizing and providing for the reissuance of the $571,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Note, Series 2017 (2007 — Rate Reset), of the City Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yaysr Jones Resnick Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors Nays 13 4. Request for Work Session - Quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Work Session The City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session for Monday, November 13, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Yays, Jones Resnick f% Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors Nays 14 5. Southwest Arterial Construction Update Video Cable TV Division will show a video of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Yay�s Jones L,%' Resnick t— Buol r."'" Rios £77 Lynch Del Toro i7 Connors Nays 15 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 6;33 b""' /�, 1. 1/���J /4d ( ,✓/ r - v / *a' A-/„: i0 Wiyi, oi g 7ivdfsef/Y av,-friv b -- Ac ) /6 k A'6M''4/460 e el 74K ii,"/ffn 76#0 0 440 CLOSED SESSION @ p.m. Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa Yays Jones Resnick Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors Reconvene @ ADJOURNMENT @ Jones Resnick Buol Rios Lynch Del Toro Connors Nays P.m. Nays p.m. 16 TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be held on Monday, October 02, 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. Consent Items: Pages 1-3 A lay D. Buol, Mayor