11 20 17 City Council AgendaROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF
November 20, 2017
Rios, Buol, Jones, Resnick, Connors, Lynch, Del Toro
CRY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Historic Federal Budding
350 W 6th Street
November 20, 2017
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REGULAR SESSION
600 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 Small Business Saturday (November 25, 2017)
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non -controversial and all consent items
will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular 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
Cable TV Commission of 11/1, City Council Proceedings of 11/6, 11/13, Hunan Rights Comm salon of
10/9, Ineest ment Oversight Advisory Commission of 10125, Library Board of Trustees of 9/27, and Council
Update #164 of 10/19, Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 7/6, 7/25, 8/3, 9/7, 10/5, Zoning
Advisory Commission of 11/1/17
Suggested Disposition Receive and File
2 Notice of Claims and Suits
Angela Mangeno for vehicle damage and Frank Vans Evers 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 Angela Mangeno for vehicle damage and Frank Vans
Evers for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition Receive and File, Concur
4v Quarterly Investment Report for September 30, 2017
City Manager transmitting the September 30, 2017 Quarterly Investment Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Fiscal Year 2017 State of Iowa Annual Financial Report
City Manager recommending approval of the official document for the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2017
Annual Financial Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Fiscal Year 2017 Iowa Urban Renewal Annual Report
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2017 Iowa Urban Renewal
Annual Report for the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION Approving the Fiscal Year 2017 Urban Renewal Report for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality 2017
City Manager recommending approval of the updated Path Forward to Improved Air Quality 2017 to be
submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency PM Advance Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Four Mounds Public Information Brochure
City Manager transmitting the Four Mounds 30th Anniversary public information brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Approval
City Manager recommending approval of the Resiliency Community Advisory Commission
recommendations for funding eight projects from the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant Expenditure Request
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission's request for funding from the Public,
Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities for the Dubuque
Community School District and Loras College to purchase equipment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. REAP Grant Agreement for Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution and the FY 2018 REAP Grant Agreement for Phase
2 of the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing REAP Grant Agreement with Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Phase
2 of Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Management Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
12. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transit Study (DMATS) Transportation Alternatives Program
(TAP) Grant Application for Bee Branch Creek Trail.
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing submittal of the DMATS TAP Grant
application for the Bee Branch Creek Trail — Phase 1 Project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing DMATS TAP Grant application for Bee Branch Creek Trail Phase I
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Fiscal Year 2018 CDBG Funded
Programs
City Manager requesting the Mayor's signature as Certifying Officer on the Environmental Review
Determination and Request for Release of Funds and Certification form for the Fiscal Year 2018
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded programs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. U.S. EPA Brownfields Cleanup Cooperative Grant Agreement for 411 E. 15th Street Site
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution approving the terms of the Cooperative Agreement
with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the City to receive Brownfields Cleanup Grant funding
for the cleanup of the Blum Brownfields site as part of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
RESOLUTION Approving the Brownfields Cleanup Cooperative Grant Agreement between the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the cleanup of the former Blum Scrap
Yard and Recycling Facility at 411 E. 15th Street for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Plat of Survey - Cedar Ridge Farm Place No. 15
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Lot L and Lot M Cedar
Rdge Farm Place No. 15 as requested by Craig Geiser, I IW P.0 / Julian Nemmers.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey Lot L and Lot M Cedar Rdge Farm Place No. 15 in City of
Dubuque, lowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Grant of Easement Sanitary Sewer Utility for Marlene L. Brimeyer Property
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility from
Marlene L. Brimeyer through the adoption of a resolution as part of the Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer
Extension project.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility through, over and across part of
Lot 1 of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of
the 5th P.M., in the County of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Renewal Rate for the Voluntary Dental Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates for the Volunteer Dental Plan with Delta Dental
beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 and authorization for the City Manager to sign the
Financial Exhibit.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) Administrative Services Fee for the
Flexible Spending Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates from Total Administrative Services Corporation
(TASC) for the City of Dubuque's flebble spending plan administrator for the period January 1, 2018
through December 31, 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Alternative Services Concepts (ASC) Worker's Compensation Claims Administrative
Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an Agreement with Alternative Services Concepts for services
related to the administration of the City's Worker's Compensation Program effective October 1, 2017.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements - Luke Duve
City Attorney recommending approval of two Compromise Settlement Agreements regarding Workers'
Compensation claims filed against the City of Dubuque by Public Works Employee Luke Duve.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Jessica West Claim Denial Appeal
Senior Counsel recommending denial of an appeal of a claim against the City filed by Jessica West for
vehicle damage as determined by Public Entity Risk Services' (PERS), the claim agency for the Iowa
Community Assurance Pool (ICAP).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
22. Skate Park Engineering, Design and Construction Management Services Consultant
Selection
City Manager recommending approval for the selection of Pillar Design Studios and to negotiate a contract
for the Skate Park Engineering, Design and Construction Management Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
23. KIDS in Dubuque Skate Sponsorship Opportunities
City Manager transmitting the sponsorship opportunities brochure and commitment form being distributed
by KIDS in Dubuque Skate.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Hwy 20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan Consultant Selection
City Manager recommending approval to negotiate a contract with RDG Planning and Design for the Hwy
20 Corridor Landscape Assessment and Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Design Mill, Inc. Contract Amendment with the Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA)
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing a second amendment to a contract with
the Iowa Economic Development Authority for Iowa Values Funds Financial Assistance benefits on behalf
of Design Mill, Inc.
RESOLUTION Approving a Second Amendment to the Economic Development Final Assistance Contract
by and among Design Mill, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
26. Acceptance of SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 - Year 3
City Manager recommending approval of resolutions accepting the improvements, approving the Final
Schedule of Assessments, establishing the final contract amount for the payment of the contract amount to
Portzen Construction for the SRF Green Alley — Bid Set 4 year 3 Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 - Year 3 and authorizing the payment of
the contract amount to the contractor.
RESOLUTION Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the SRF Green Alley Project Bid Set 4 - Year
3
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
27. Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission Annual Report 2016-2017
Iowa Mississippi River Parkway Commission transmitting its 2016-2017 Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
28. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Temperley Excavating, Inc. for J.F. Kennedy Ditch Improvement Project; Utility Service Contractors, Inc.
for Kerper Blvd. Fiber Project - Elm Street to 16th Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
29. 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. Metx, LLC Development Agreement and Intent to Dispose of 1690 Elm Street.
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution to set a public hearing for December 4,
2017, in order to approve tax increment financing obligations and the disposition of City -owned
real estate at 1690 Elm Street.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
disposition of City owned real estate relating to a previously approved Development Agreement
with Metx, LLC, and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for December 4, 2017
2. Steeple Square Development Agreement - 101 E. 15th Street
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution to set a public hearing for December 4,
2017 in order to approve tax increment financing obligations at 101 E. 15th Street.
RESOLUTION Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations relating
to a previously approved Development Agreement with SS Event Center, LLC, and providing for
the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for December 4, 2017
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. Request to Rezone 3900 Block of Inwood Avenue Changed
Proof of Publication for notice of public hearing to consider a request from Brandon Merrick to
rezone the 3900 block of Inwood Avenue from R-1 Single -Family Residential to R-2 Two -Family
Residential Zoning District and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the end of
Inwood Avenue from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to R-2 Two -Family Residential
District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the
Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
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. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 6-5-3 Exempt Noises
City Manager recommending an amendment to the noise ordinance related to the noise coming
from school stadiums including, but not limited to, marching bands and athletic events, and
would exempt events on campuses within a sports stadium during hours already contained in the
code restricting amplified music or noise consistent with the noise variance provisions of the
Code.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing,
Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 5 Noises, Section 6-5-3 Exempt Noises
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
2. 2018 State Legislative Priorities
City Manager submitting the 2018 State Legislative Priorities to be presented to legislators at the
annual Legislative Dinner on December 6, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand River Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Rescheduling of January 2, 2018 City Council Meeting
Mayor Buol requesting that the Tuesday, January 2, 2018 City Council meeting be rescheduled
to Wednesday, January 3, 2018 due to City Offices being closed for the New Year's Holiday.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
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