10 2 17 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
October 2, 2017
Jones, Resnick, Buol, Rios, Lynch, Del Toro, Connors
CRY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Budding
350 W 6th Street
October 2, 2017
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REGULAR SESSION
600 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION(S)
1 5 45 p in - Musical Performance
Prior to the meeting, the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission will facilitate a brief
musical performance in conmemorabon of Arts and Humanities Month
PROCLAMATIONS)
1 Arts and Hurnandies Month (October 2017)
2 Make a Will Month (October 2017)
3 Trick -or -Treat Night (October 31, 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 parbcular item If
you wvukl like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized
by the Mayor and state the item you wvukl like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and consideration
1 Minutes and Reports Submtted
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 Adopting the South Port of Dubuque Brownfield Area Wide Use Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
6. 2019 Iowa DOT ICAAP Application for STREETS Improvements
City Manager recommending approval to submit an application in partnership Wth 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 Authorizing the filing of an Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Application with the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IADOT) in partnership Wth Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation
Study (DMATS) to assist wth the funding of Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic
Signals (STREETS) Improvements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
Changed
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
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 Accepting a grant of Easement for Water Main Utility through, over and across part of Lot
1 of Forest Rdge 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 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 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule - Sidewalk Repair
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Civil Service Commission - Certified List
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified List for the position of Water Distribution
Mai ntenanceworker.
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 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 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)
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.
Housing Commission
One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2020 (Egired term of Eudaley)
Applicant:
Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St.
Human Rights Commission
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:
Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd.
Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225 Y% 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/3 females
2. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this 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 accordance 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 St.
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.
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. 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 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
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. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update
President and CEO Rck Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
Suggested Disposition:
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
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
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 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)
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
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
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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Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13th Street, during regular business hours.
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of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body holding the meeting.
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