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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 Council meetings are video streamed live and archived at www cityofdubuque orgfinedia and on Dubuque's CityChannel on the Mediacom cable system at cable channel 8 and digital 117 2 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 The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at www.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.