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12 4 17 City Council Agenda ROLL CALL OR�ER FOR MEEfING OF oewmner a soii Rios, Buol, Jores, Resnick, Conno�s, LyncM1, �elTo�o CRYOF �OBOQOE, IOWA ``yOFpv CITYCOONCILMEEfING �:�.�O Hislo�icFetle�alBuiltling 350 W. BlM1 Streel a��p.° oewmnerasoii Council meMings are vitleo streametl live antl arcM1ivetl at www.dtyoMubuque.org�metlia antl on �ubuque's CilyCM1annel on lM1e M1Ytliacom wble syslem al wbk cM1anrelB antl tligilal 11].P REGOLAR SESSION 8:00 PM PLE�GE OF ALLEGIFNCE PROCLAMATION�S) 1. E�atlication of Gene�ational PoveM1y �ay ��ewmbe� ], P01]) CONSENT REMS The mnsen[ageMa iRms are mnsitleretl[o be mutine aM noromMoversial antl all mnserR iRms vnll be rio�mally w[etl upon In a sirgle mction vnNou[ any upa�a[etliscussion on a pa�ticula� IRm If you v.oultl like[o tliscuss one N Ne Consen[ IRirs, please go m Ne micmpM1one aM be remgnizetl by Ne Ahyo� aM sfa[e[M1e i[em you v.oultl like removetl fmm Ne ConserR HgeMa fo� sepa�aR tliuussion aM mnsitle�afion. 1. 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Suggesletl �isposition: Rewive antl Fik; Reterto CilyAllo�rey 3. �ispositionofClaims Ciy Htmmey etivising NettM1e follovnqq cleims M1eve been referretl to Public Eney Rlsk Services of lov.a, me aqeM ror me mwa commw�ees asswan�e aPoi: oonwan aropemes, uc ror properry aamaqe; ana aemone Fre�mn ror�n��ie aemaqe Suggesletl �isposition: Receive antl Fik; Concu� 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, lowa 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 ADJOURNMENT The agenda with supporting documents may be accessed at v�w.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 lowa, and applicable local regulations of the City of Dubuque, lowa 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.