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October 16, 2017
Consent Items # 1.
Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 10/2, 10/3; Five Flags Civic
Center Commission of 9/25; Historic Preservation
Commission of 9/21; Library Board of Trustees Council
Update #154 of 9/27; Park and Recreation Commission of
9/19; Transit Advisory Board of 9/19; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 10/4; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 9/28;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 9/18;
Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ending 8/31.
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City Council Proceedings of 10/3/17 Supporting
City Council Proceedings of 10/2/17 Supporting
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes of 9/25/17 Supporting
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 9/21/17
Library Board of Trustees #164 Update of 9/27/17
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of 9/19/17
Transit Advisory Board Minues of 9/19/17
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 10/4/17
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 9/28/17
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
9/18/17
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/Summary of
Revenues for ME 8/31/17
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CITY 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 Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Rios; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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)
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. Arts and Humanities Month (October 2017) was accepted by Ellen Henkels, David
Schmitz, Gina Siegert, and Ali Levasseur of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission.
2. Make a Will Month (October 2017) was accepted by Susan Henricks and Ric Jones
of the Make a Will Committee.
3. Trick -or -Treat Night (October 31, 2017) was accepted by Mayor Buol.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose
of as indicated. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
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
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damage, Sydney Stewart for loss of property, Jade Wiegel for vehicle damage. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the 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. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and concurred.
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. Upon motion
the document was received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 326-17 Adopting the South Port of Dubuque Brownfield Area Wide Use
Plan was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
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 was adopted.
7. Administrative Services Agreement - Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa
of Iowa: City Manager approval of an agreement with Wellmark BCBS 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. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No.
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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 329-17 Accepting the 2017
Asphalt Overlay Access Ramps Project Two and Authorizing the payment of the contract
amount to the contractor was adopted.
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. Upon motion the document was received and
filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 330-17
Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule - Sidewalk Repair was adopted.
13. Civil Service Commission - Certified List: Civil Service Commission submitting the
Certified List for the position of Water Distribution Maintenanceworker. Upon motion the
document was received, filed and made a 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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 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 was adopted.
15. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed and Resolution No. 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 was adopted.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their appointment to the
following Boards/Commissions.
1. Housing Commission: One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2020 (Expired term of
Eudaley). Applicant: Amy Eudaley, 950 Wood St. Ms. Eudaley spoke in support of her
appointment and provided a brief biography.
2. Human Rights Commission: One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2018 (Vacant term
of Templeton Vaughn); and one, 3 -year term through January 1, 2019 (Vacant term of
Fisher). Applicants: Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd; Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225 %
Rhomberg Ave.; and Ashley Melchert, 1265 Thomas PI.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
3. 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); and John McAndrews, 350 West 1st St. (Qualifies for
Cathedral District). Motion by Lynch to appoint Mr. Klavitter and Mr. McAndrews to 3 -year
terms through July 1, 2020. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Housing Commission: One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2019 (Vacant term of
Wall). Applicant: Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. Motion by Connors to appoint Ms.
Borovic to the remainder of a 3 -year term through August 17, 2019. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Zoning Advisory Commission: Two, 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020 (Expiring
terms of Baumhover and Henschel). Applicants: Steve Baumhover, 2084 Rosemont St.;
and Thomas Henschel, 932 June Dr. Motion by Connors to appoint Mr. Baumhover and
Mr. Henschel to 3 -year terms through July 1, 2020. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7-0.
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.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Del Toro.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 42-17 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14
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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. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: President and CEO
Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation. Topics included the recent groundbreaking for the new
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. facility; Director of Marketing Emily Graves receiving an award
for the 2020 Campaign brochure; Workforce Solutions Coordinator Mandi Mohr and Vice
President of Existing Businesses Dan McDonald presentation at a conference about
software that provides for contacting and connecting with businesses, Heartland
Financial, Inc.'s current buildout in the Roshek Building; work with existing business
continues; progress on the Four Pillars of Action program; partnerships; and
reconstituting the Washington Neighborhood Association as part of the True North
Program. Mr. Dickinson thanked the citizens and City staff for their support. Motion by
Lynch to receive and file the information. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Alliant Energy Smart Meters: Alliant Energy Key Account Manager Craig Clefisch
and Dubuque Operations Manager Ken Anthony gave a verbal report on Alliant Energy's
plans to upgrade residential and small business electric meters in Dubuque to smart
meters. Topics included the mailing of informational postcards to residents; door cards
will be distributed if contractors need to access the residence; meters will be changed out
in accordance with current meter reading routes; a pilot program of 250 meters changed
out will assist in verification of meter information; uninterrupted meter reading is expected
during the change out; the meter will alert for power outages and tampering; future
customer portals and adapting to rate structures. Alliant has coordinated with the Police
Department regarding contractors working in neighborhoods. Mr. Clefisch stated that
residents should watch for appropriate identification and attire of legitimate contractors
on their property or approaching them. Responding to questions from the City Council
regarding health concerns with exposure to the frequency output of the meters, the
presenters stated that data is transmitted once per hour and the exposure is less than
that of a cell phone according to a World Health Organization study. Motion by Lynch to
receive and file the information. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-1 with Del Toro
voting nay.
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. Motion
by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 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. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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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. Motion by Connors to set
the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Southwest Arterial Construction Update Video: Cable TV Division will show a video
of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project. Motion by Lynch to receive and
file the information. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Connors reported on the recent Fireball Run event and its Dubuque
Team stating that she received very positive feedback about Dubuque from participants
and visitors associated with the event.
Council Member Jones added that Ms. Connors received kudos following presentation
of the proclamation commemorating the event. Mr. Jones referenced the mission of the
event to successfully locate missing children, and that he'll have a flag signed by the
event participants at the next Council meeting to be presented to the Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
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/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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