Minutes_City Council Proceedings 2 5 18 Regular and Special Meetings Copyrighted
February 19, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Catfish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority of 1/10;
City Council Proceedings of 2/5, 2/7, 2/8, 2/12; Historic
Preservation Commission of 1/18; Housing Commission of
1/16; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 1/24;
Park and Recreation Commission of 1/9; Zoning Board of
Adjustmentof 1/25
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 1/10/18
City Council Proceedings of 2/5/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/7/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/8/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 1/18/18 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 1/16/18 Supporting Documentation
InvestmentOversightAdvisory Commission Minutesof Supporting Documentation
1/24/18
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
1/9/18
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 1/25/18 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 530 p.m. on February 5, 2018 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios
(Joined at 5:58 p.m.), Shaw; City Manager Van Milligen (Joined at 536 p.m.), Assistant
City Attorney Goodmann, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting the annual Travel Dubuque / Convention and Visitors
Bureau work session.
WORK SESSION
Travel Dubuque / Convention and Visitors Bureau
Keith Rahe, President and CEO of Travel Dubuque/Convention and Visitors Bureau
presented the annual work session to the City Council. Topics included: new Travel
Dubuque moto; Introduction of staff; mission statement; review of Board of Directors and
Advisory Committee membership; 2016 financial growth statistics; hotel/motel tax
records, occupancy and STR report; highlights of FY18; WhaYs Happening with street
art, breweries, exhibits, and facilitating Sister City relationships; announcing the USS LST
325 VWVII Landing Ship Tank arrival in Dubuque in Summer 2018; review of event sales;
upcoming entertainment tourism events; America's River Festival 2018; inclusive tourism
and examples; review of FY19 budget; and photo credits.
Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr. Rahe explained the process behind
applying for a future RAGBRAI event and how hotel/motel taxes are collected and
distributed.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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Copyrighted
February 19, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Catfish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority of 1/10;
City Council Proceedings of 2/5, 2/7, 2/8, 2/12; Historic
Preservation Commission of 1/18; Housing Commission of
1/16; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 1/24;
Park and Recreation Commission of 1/9; Zoning Board of
Adjustmentof 1/25
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Supporting Documentation
Minutes of 1/10/18
City Council Proceedings of 2/5/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/7/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 2/8/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 1/18/18 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 1/16/18 Supporting Documentation
InvestmentOversightAdvisory Commission Minutesof Supporting Documentation
1/24/18
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
1/9/18
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 1/25/18 Supporting Documentation
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 5, 2018 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
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
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 . Japanese Music and Culture Week (February 12-17, 2018) was accepted by Mayor
Roy D. Buol on behalf of Tom Robbins, Director of the Heritage Center, University of
Dubuque.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Shaw. Council Member Shaw requested Item #7
be held for separate discussion. Council Member Larson request #6, #9, and #10 be held
for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of 1/22/18; City Council
Proceedings of 1/16/18; Human Rights Commission of 12/11/17, 1/8/18; Library Board of
Trustees Council Update #167 of 1/25/18; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of
1/4/18; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 1/3/18, 1/16/18; List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 12/31/17. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Robert Apel for vehicle damage, Carol Bandy for
personal injury/vehicle damage, Jenny Cook for vehicle damage, Dubuque County
Sheriffs Office for vehicle damage, Felderman Business Associates for property damage,
Michael Gukeisen for vehicle damage, Joseph Ray for vehicle damage, Victoria Ruefer
for personal injury. 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 lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
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Assurance Pool: Robert Apel for vehicle damage, Carol Bandy for personal injury/vehicle
damage, Jenny Cook for vehicle damage, Dubuque County Sheriffs Office for vehicle
damage, Felderman Business Associates for property damage, Michael Gukeisen for
vehicle damage, Joseph Ray for vehicle damage, Victoria Ruefer for personal injury.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Redevelopment Focus List:
City Manager transmitting a news release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) advising of the Agency's Superfund National Priorities List of redevelopment sites
that references the Jule Transit Operations Center. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
5. Quarterly Investment Report., December 31 , 2017: City Manager transmitting the
attached December 31 , 2017 Quarterly Investment Report. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
6. Green lowa AmeriCorps Quarterly Pertormance Report: City Manager transmitting
information on the performance of the Green lowa AmeriCorps team during their first
quarter of the service term September 2017 through December 2017. Motion by Larson
to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Del Toro. Combining her comments with
Items #9 & #10, Ms. Larson recognized the AmeriCorps team and thanked them for their
efforts. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Small Project Incentives Program: City Manager recommending approval of a
proposal for drafting economic development agreements with developers of small
projects to incentivize their downtown investment and make the projects more financially
feasible. Motion by Shaw to receive and file and adopt Resolution No. 21-18 Approving
an Incentive Program for Small Projects using Tax Increments Financing. Seconded by
Resnick. Responding to questions from the City Council and referencing an e-mail
received from the owners of the Smokestack, City Manager Van Milligen stated that
making TIFF a retroactive program would defy the purpose of the program and create a
backlog of requests adding that generally TIFF districts involve urban renewal and
residential components. Economic Development Director Maurice Jones stated that this
new program aligns and overlays with the existing urban revitalization program and
creates another tool for small business that allows for equitable negotiation. Motion
carried 7-0.
8. Scales Mound Packet Co., d/b/a River Cruises Docking License Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of a docking License Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Scales Mound Packet Co., d/b/a River Cruises. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 22-18 Approving a Docking
License Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa (City) and Scales Mound Packet
Co. d/b/a River Cruises (River Cruises) was adopted.
9. 2018-19 AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant Application: City Manager
recommending approval of the 2018-2019 AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Campaign
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for Grade Level Reading Grant application that focuses on ensuring students read at
grade level by 3rd grade and targeting economically disadvantaged students. Upon
motion for Item #6, the documents were received, filed and approved.
10. AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Letter of Support: City
Manager recommending approval of a letter of support to host AmeriCorps NCCC in
partnership with the Four Mounds Foundation. Upon motion for Item #6, the documents
were received, filed and approved.
11 . Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Action
Plan Amendment No. 2: City Manager recommending approval of the FY 2018 Annual
Action Plan — Amendment 2 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 23-18
Amending the Fiscal Year 2018 (Program Year 2017) Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan was adopted.
12. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant - Application Changes: City Manager
recommending approval of changes to the application process for the Sustainable
Dubuque Community Grant program to be effective for the April 1 , 2018 deadline. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
13. Growing Sustainable Communities Conference Management Contract: City
Manager recommending approval of a contract with Sustainable City Network to host the
2018 Growing Sustainable Communities Conference. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
14. lowa Partners for Conservation Grant: City Manager recommending authorization
to apply for an lowa Partners for Conservation Grant to secure funding to perform
extensive modeling of the Catfish Creek Watershed, create a farmer-led watershed effort,
establish a cover crop program within Dubuque County, and establish the City Manager
as an authorized representative of the City regarding the grant. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 24-18 Approving an application
and establishing the City Manager as an authorized representative regarding the
agreement between the NRCS and the City of Dubuque, lowa for an lowa Partners for
Conservation Grant was adopted.
15. Airport Rental Car Parking Lot Project Acceptance: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the public improvement for the Dubuque Airport Rental Car Parking Lot
Project 2017, as completed by McClain Excavating. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 25-18 Accepting the Dubuque Airport Rental Car
Parking Lot Project 2017 and Authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor was adopted.
16. Fire Pumper Purchase: City Manager recommending approval to purchase a
commercial chassis fire engine from Simon Fire Equipment on a City-purchased
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International chassis from Thompson Truck and Trailer. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
17. Authorized Depository Institutions: City Manager recommending approval of a
resolution adding Collins Community Credit Union as an authorized depository institution
for the City of Dubuque checking, savings, money market or certificate of deposit
accounts. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 26-
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18. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA): Correspondence
from the DMASWA notifying the City of the Agency's Fiscal Year 2019 budget and fee
schedule approved by the DMASWA Board of Directors effective July 1 , 2018. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
19. Amendment to 2018 State Legislative Priorities: City Manager recommending
approval of the amended 2018 State Legislative Priorities to include Mental Health and
Dubuque Community School District partner priority resolution of Formula and
Transportation Inequities. Upon motion the documentswere received, filed and approved.
20. 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 March 1 , 2018.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
21 . Housing Commission Cross Representation Recommendations: Housing
Commission recommending approval of two Housing Commissioners for cross
representation on the Community Development Advisory Commission and the Housing
Trust Fund Advisory Committee as required by City Code. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
22. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Drew
Cook & Sons Excavating Co. for the Grand River Center North Parking Lot Repairs
Project; Westphal & Company, Inc. for the Grand River Center Floor Box Replacement
Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
23. Signed Contract(s): IIW, PC Technical Services Task Order No. 17-03 for the 17th
StreetM/. Locust Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project; IIW, PC Technical Services
Task Order No. 18-01 for 22nd St./Kaufmann Ave. Storm Sewer Improvement Project;
Pillar Design Studios, LLC for Dubuque Skate Park Designer and Landscape Architect;
Releases of Mortgage for Duaine Greenfield (190 Main St.); Hartig Realty II, LC (703 Main
St.); Don Junk (65-73 Main St.); Security Investments, LLC (800 Main St.); Security
Partners, LP (800 Main St.); and Town Clock Building Co. (823-835 Main St.). Upon
motion the documents were received and filed.
24. Business License Refund Request - Yesway #1139: Request from BW Gas and
Convenience Retail, LLC for a refund of the Tobacco Permit DBQ-77-18 issued to
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Yesway #1139 for an anticipated purchase of 2175 Central Ave. that did not occur. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
25. 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. 27-18 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.
26. 2017 Year in Review Public Information Brochure: City Manager transmitting the
City of Dubuque 2017 Year in Review Public Information Brochure. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Proceedings to Set Public Hearing for Series 2018A & B General Obligation (GO)
Bonds: City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for
February 19, 2018, on the proposition of selling not to exceed $12,750,000 General
Obligation Bonds. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 28-17 Fixing date for a meeting on the proposition of the issuance of not-to-exceed
$12,750,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City of Dubuque, State of lowa (for
Essential Corporate Purposes), and providing for publication of notice thereof was
adopted w setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February
19, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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, 2018 (Vacant term of
Shaw); One, 3-year term through August 17, 2019 (Vacant term of Heinke). Applicants:
Adam Babinat, 54 Milwaukee St.; and Gail Weitz, 1630 Lori Ct. Mr. Babinat spoke in
support of his appointment and provided a brief biography. The City Clerk acknowledged
receipt of a letter submitted by Ms. Weitz.
Appointment was made to the following Board/Commission.
2. Community Development Advisory Commission: Two, 3-year terms through
February 15, 2021 (Expiring At-Large term of Wainwright and Low-/Moderate-Income
Area term of Woodyard). Applicants: Thomas Wainwright, 1788 Lori St. (Qualifies as At-
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Large); and Julie Woodyard, 2015 Washington St. (Qualifies as Low-/Moderate-Income
Area). Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Wainwright and Ms. Woodyard to terms through
February 15, 2021 . Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Five Flags Center Quarterly Report: SMG Regional General Manager HR Cook
shared the quarterly report on the Five Flags Civic Center. Topics included: First and
Second Quarter Financials for gross ticket sales and attendance; first half FY18 operating
revenue and expenses; review of last half CY17 notable events; map of ticket buyers,
cities, sales channels, ages and income; review of website traffic and website statistics;
SMG Turnkey survey of service and venue; review of inedia relations; new and current
venue partners; changes to food & beverage; first and second quarter food and beverage
financials; third quarter capital initiatives; notable upcoming events. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Responding to questions from the City Council, Mr. Cook addressed working with other
local venues regarding cross-over events that may conflict with each other; the
demographics behind ticket prices, sales and concession numbers; and how revenues
generally increase during the last half of the fiscal year with the timing of bigger events;
and challenges with working in an older facility. City Manager Van Milligen stated that the
feasibility study of the Five Flags Center is due to come to Council this March.
2. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Auditor's Communication for
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017: City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2017
Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR), Auditor's Communication with Those Charged
with Governance Letter, along with the City Finance staff's responses to Auditor's
findings. Finance Director Jean Nachtman made brief verbal presentation that explained
the layout and content of the different chapters of the Report. Responding to questions
from the City Council, Ms. Nachtman noted that due to the City's type of investments, it
is not vulnerable to extreme fluctuations in the Stock Market currently happening. Motion
by Jones to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 14 Criminal Background Checks for
Prospective Tenants: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinance which requires that criminal background checks for all
prospective tenants be pertormed before tenancy begins. 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. Responding to questions from the City
Council City Manager Van Milligen stated that he meets with the Landlord Association
monthly, the City has not defined if a background check is done before or after tenancy
is established. He added that some landlords do not comply despite the City offering
background checks as a free service. Police Chief Mark Dalsing stated that most
background checks can be completed within 24 hours or while the applicant waits. Motion
carried 7-0.
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Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 1-18 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1
Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code, Section 14-1 J-3 Rental Licenses.
Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 6 Construction and Building Materials and
Public Nuisances: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 6-4-3(S) to add time frames in which certain
construction and building materials must be used at a building site to avoid becoming a
public nuisance. 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. 2-18 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and
Environment, Chapter 4 Nuisances, Section 6-4-3 Public Nuisance Defined; Public
Nuisance Defined; Public Nuisances Enumerated. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried
7-0.
5. Owner's Representative Agreement between Dubuque Initiatives and the City of
Dubuque: City Manager recommending approval of a contract between Dubuque
Initiatives and the City of Dubuque for City services provided in conjunction with Dubuque
Initiative's redevelopment of the Flexsteel Industries, Inc. site at 3400 Jackson Street.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 29-18
Approving a Professional Contact between Dubuque Initiatives and the City of Dubuque
and for the Engineering Department to provide engineering consulting services for the
Flexsteel Redevelopment Project. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
6. lowa Economic Development Authority- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Contract: City
Manager recommending approval of a resolution approving an Economic Development
Assistance Contract by and among Heartland Financial USA, Inc., the City of Dubuque,
and the lowa Economic Development Authority for an expansion by Heartland Financial
of its operations in Dubuque. Motion by Jonesto receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 30-18 Authorizing the execution of a contract for State Business Financial
Assistance by and among Heartland Financial, USA, Inc., Dubuque Bank & Trust, the
City of Dubuque, lowa and the lowa Economic Development Authority. Seconded by Del
Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
7. lowa Economic Development Authority Contract with Cottingham & Butler Insurance
Services, Inc.: City Manager recommending approval of a contract by and among
Cottingham & Butler, Inc., the City of Dubuque and the lowa Economic Development
Authority for the expansion of Cottingham & Butler's operations at 800 Main Street.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 31-18
Authorizing the execution of a contract for State Business Financial Assistance by and
among Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc., the City of Dubuque, lowa and the
lowa Economic Development Authority. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
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8. Request for Work Session - Inclusive Dubuque: City Manage requesting that the
City Council schedule a work session on Inclusive Dubuque for April 30, 2018 at 6:00
p.m. Motion by Del Toro to receive and file the documents and set the work session as
recommended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Request for Work Session - National Disaster Resiliency Grant Update: City
Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session on the progress of the
National Disaster Resiliency Grant, which will cover the progress of the Bee Branch
Healthy Homes Program, for April 2, 2018 at 530 p.m. Motion by Larson to receive and
file the documents and set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
10. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions:
Additional discussion and confirmation of Mayor and Council Member appointments and
representation on various boards and commissions and determine outstanding
appointments. Mayor Buol submitting his request to represent on the Dubuque Main
Street Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Upon Council concurrence, Council
Member Rios was appointed to the DRA Board of Directors, Mayor Buol was appointed
to the Dubuque Main Street Board of Directors and Executive Board, Council Member
Kate Larson was appointed to the Friends of the Mines of Spain Board, and Council
Member Shaw was appointed to the Travel Dubuque Sister City Committee.
11 . Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget Transmittal: City Manager submitting the
Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Budget Transmittal Message and provided a
presentation. Topics included: property tax rate changes; City Council Vision Statement
2032 and Mission Statement; Goals 2022; Policy Agenda top and high priorities 2017-
2019; Management Agenda top and high priorities 2017-2019; Comprehensive Plan
2017; Review of FY2016 budget actions; FY 2019 recommended budget including
property tax calculations, new, eliminated, and unfrozen positions; staffing level
comparisons; City debt issuance, reduction plan, and debt limit comparison; General
Fund reserve; strategic funding; City utilities FY19 rate recommendations and
comparison; Improvement Packages totals; retired TIF subareas; review of State-funded
backfill and impacts; gas & electric utility property tax replacement; Local Option Sales
Tax figures and issues; gaming revenue reduction; multi-residential property tax
classification and impact; health insurance changes and impact; Jule Transit tax support,
reductions and savings; Water & Resource Recovery Center staffing transition and
savings; Housing TIF Districts figures and programs; workforce crisis; the missions,
impacts and accomplishments of the Opportunity Dubuque program, the DREAM Center,
the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading program, Fountain of Youth Program, the Greater
Dubuque 2022 Campaign; Dubuque's True North Corporation program goals and CIP;
review of the Community Perception Survey; review and impacts of the Rental Housing
Program and staffing changes in the Police Department; Community Safety performance
measure; Dilapidated Building Identification and Assessment CIP; Assistance for
Homeownership CIP; and FY2019 Budget Public Meetings calendar. Responding to
questions from the City Council regarding elimination of positions, City Manager Van
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Milligen clarified the number of actual layoffs vs. frozen and vacant positions to be
eliminated. He added the City must adhere to State Civil Service mandates, and that
employees can apply for jobs through the Civil Service process.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8;44 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and real estate transfer negotiations pursuant to Chapter 21 .5(1)(c), -Q) Code of lowa.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult with City Council
on the issues to be discussed in the closed session are City Attorney Crenna Brumwell
and Senior Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 10:09 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk.
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