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A Imva Economic�evelopmeM AutM1o�ity �1E�A) Site CeM1'Riwlion
City Manager transmitting information on the lowa Economic Development Authority announcement that a
"de�lopment-ready" site in Dubuque's Industrial Center West is the latest industrial site to achieve
certification through the lowa Certified Sites Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists
Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified Lists for the positions of Assistant Chief of Police and
Police Corporal.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
6. Westside Water System Improvements -Water Meter Replacement Project Re-
Authorization for Solicitation of Cost Proposals
City Manager recommending re-authorization to solicit cost proposals for the Westside Water System
I mpro�ments- W ater Meter Replacement Project 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Boards and Commission Application Amendment
City Manager recommending approval of a revised application for the Boards and Commissions program
that includes a page for tracking demographics information.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Ham House Masonry Rehabilitation Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Ham House Masonry
Rehabilitation Project, as completed by Evans-Mason, Inc.
RESOLUTION Accepting the Ham House Masonry Rehabilitation and authorizing the payment of the
contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. East Central Intergovernmental Agency (ECIA) Fiscal Year 2017 Mnual Report
City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report from the East Central Intergovernmental
Agency (ECIA).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Abstract of Votes - 2017 General Election
City Clerk transmitting the Abstract of Votes for the November 7, 2017 General Election as certified by the
Dubuque County Auditor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. Mediacom Communications Company
Correspondence from Lee Grassley, Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom
Communications Company, informing the City of rate adjustments being implemented on or about January
1, 2018.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Alcohol License Renewals
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 Ttle 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. Vacation of Plat of Survey of Hurst Addition
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for December 18,
2017 to vacate the Plat of Survey for Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Hurst Addition.
RESOLUTION of Intent to vacate Plat of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Hurst Addition, in the City of
Dubuque, lowa comprised of Lot 31 through Lot 36 of O'Neill's Addition in the City of Dubuque,
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Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for December 18, 2017
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 appointrnents will be made at the next City Council
meeti ng.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through February 15, 2020 (Vacant Low-to Moderate-I ncome term of Blok)
Applicant:
Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225 Y� Rhomberg Ave. (Qualifies for Low-to Moderate-Income)
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1, 2018 (Vacant At-Large term of Terry)
Applicant:
Kayla Morrison, 2175 Clarke Dr. (Qualifies as At-Large)
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 6 males/2 females
Housing Board of Appeals
One, 3-year term through January 11, 2021 (Expiring term of Gotz)
Applicant:
Mary Go�, 1844 Bennett St.
Human Rights Commission
Three, 3-year terms through January 1, 2021 (E�iring terms of Allen, Davis, Borovic)
Applicants:
Anthony Allen, Address�rified within corporate city limits
Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd.
Frederick Davis Jr., 176 Alpine St. #5
Ashley Melchert, 1265 Thomas PI.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 females
Mediacom Charitable Foundation
One, 1-year term through December 31, 2018 (Expiring term of Chavenelle)
Applicant:
Gail Cha�nelle, 1155 Kelly Ln.
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(Tabled from November 20, 2017
Meeting.)
Proof of Publication for notice of public hearing to consider a request from Brandon Merrick to
rezone the 3900 block of Inwood A�nue from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-2 Two-Family
Residential Zoning District and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Ttle 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
De�lopment Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described properly located at the end of
Inwood Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential
District
Suggested Disposition:
Remove from Table; then Receive and File; Nbtion B, Motion A
2. Metx, LLC Development Agreement and Intent to Dispose of Property at and Adjacent to
1690 Elm Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the proposed issuance
of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Re�nue Obligations and the disposition of City owned real
estate relating to a previously approved Development Agreement with Metx, LLC, and the City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations
and the disposition of City-O�nmied real estate pursuant to the De�lopment Agreement between
the City of Dubuque, lowa and Metx, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
3. SS Event Center, LLC (aka Steeple Square) Development Agreement - 101 E. 15th Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval the proposed issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations relating to a previously approved
De�lopment Agreement with SS E�nt Center, LLC, and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations
relating to a previously approved Development Agreement with SS Event Center, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
4. Greater powntown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Necessity
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a proposed Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater powntown Urban Renewal District and the
City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Peru Road Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Adoption
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a proposed Urban
Renewal Plan for the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area and the City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approving the Urban Renewal Plan for the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area
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 lowa
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. Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer Project Award
City Manager recommending award of the Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer Project construction
contract to the low bidder Connolly Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION Awarding Public I mprovement Contract for the Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
2. Peru Road Urban Renewal Area - Tax Increment Financing District Ordinance
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance approving the Tax Increment Financing
District for the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area created primarily for economic de�lopment
(commercial and industrial) and blight mitigation and redevelopment of the soon-to-be-vacated
Flexsteel manufacturing facility.
ORDINANCE Providing that general property ta�s levied and collected each year on all
properly located within the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area of the City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, State of lowa, by and for the benefit of the State of lowa, City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other Taxing Districts, be paid to a special
fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness,
including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Nbtion A
3. Southwest Arterial Construction Year in Review Video
Cable N Division will show a video of the Southwest Arterial Project construction year in
revi ew.
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 lowa
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