Minutes_City Council Proceedings 4 16 18 Copyrighted
May 7, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Cable TV Commission of 5/2; City Council Proceedings of
4/16, 4/23, 4/30; Civil Service Commission of 4/26; Historic
Preservation of 4/19; Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission of 4/25; Library Board of Trustees of 2/22;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 4/26; Proof of Publication
for City Council Proceedings of 4/2, 4/16, 4/23; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues
for Month Ending 3/31.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Cable N Commission Minutes of 5/2/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 4/16/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 4/23/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 4/30/18 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Minutes of 4/26/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 4/19/18 Supporting Documentation
InvestmentOversightAdvisory Commission Minutesof Supporting Documentation
4/24/18
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 2/22/18 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 4/26/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings Supporting Documentation
4/2/18
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/16/18
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
4/23/18
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues ME 3/31
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on April 16, 2018 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol (via phone), Mayor Pro-Tem Resnick; Council Members Del Toro,
Jones, Larson, Rios, Shaw; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Pro-Tem Resnick 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 . Arbor Day (April 27) was accepted by Laura Roussell, 3241 Bittersweet Ln., and
Arbor Day Committee VP Hobie Wood.
2. Dubuque Days of Caring (April 27) was accepted by Jessie Ehrlich and Amanda
Iburg, Co-Chairs of Dubuque Days of Caring 2018.
3. Mental Health Month (May) was accepted by John Meyer of Mental Health America
of Dubuque County.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose
of as indicated. Seconded by Del Toro. Council Member Larson requested #16 be held
for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of 3/26; Cable TV Commission
of 4/4; Community Development Advisory Commission of 3/28; Historic Preservation
Commission of 3/15; Human Right Commission of 3/12; Library Board of Trustees Update
of 3/29; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of 3/13; Resilient Community
Advisory Commission of 3/1 ; Zoning Advisory Commission of 4/4; Zoning Board of
Adjustments of 3/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings 3/19. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Dorothy Ernzen for personal injury, USAA General
Indemnity Company for property 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 lowa, the agent for the lowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Dorothy Ernzen for personal injury, USAA General Indemnity Company
of behalf of David Thimmesh for vehicle damage.
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4. Opportunities& Benefits for Housing Providers Brochure: City Manager transmitting
the Opportunities& Benefits for Housing Providers brochure. Upon motion the documents
was received and filed.
5. Livable Neighborhoods and Housing Brochure: City Manager transmitting the
Livable Neighborhoods and Housing brochure. Upon motion the document was received
and filed.
6. 2017 Year in Review-Housing & Community Development Department Rental
Licensing & Inspection Services Updates Brochures: City Manager transmitting the 2017
Year in Review-Housing & Community Development Department Rental Licensing &
Inspection Services Updates brochure. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
7. Power Outage Preparedness Brochure: City Manager transmitting the Power
Outage Preparedness brochure. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
8. Dollars & Cents Brochure: City Manager transmitting the Dubuque Dollars & Cents
brochure. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
9. Welcome to Watersmart Information Brochure: City Manager transmitting the
Welcome to Watersmart Information brochure. Upon motion the document was received
and filed.
10. Dubuque Main Street Update & Report on Changes and other Policy for Farmers'
Market 2018: Dubuque Main Street submitting update & report on changes and other
policy for Farmers' Market 2018 letter. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
11 . Purchase Agreement - Acquisition of 2601 Jackson Street: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase Agreement and Acceptance of Deed for the
property located at 2601 Jackson Street from American Trust. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 92-18 Approving the Acquisition
of Real Estate Owned by American Trust and Savings Bank at 2601 Jackson Street in
the City of Dubuque was adopted.
12. Purchase Agreement - Acquisition of 2243 Central Avenue: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase Agreement and Acceptance of Deed for the
property located at 2243 Central Avenue from Corey Lansing. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 93-18 Approving the Acquisition
of Real Estate Owned by Corey D. Lansing at 2243 Central Avenue in the City of Dubuque
was adopted.
13. Five Flags Civic Center - Fiscal Year 2019 Detailed Operating Budget Submitted
by SMG: City Manager recommending approval of the detailed Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
for the Five Flags Civic Center submitted by SMG. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
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14. United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Semiannual Consent
Decree Report: City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is transmitting the March 31 , 2018 Semi
Annual Consent Decree Report that has been submitted to the United States
Environmental Protection Agency as required by the Consent Decree. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
15. Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) Grant Application for Four
Mounds: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution in support of Four Mounds
Foundation's application for the Historic Resource Development Program for site and
landscape improvements to the Four Mounds Estate. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 94-18 Approving HRDP Grant Application to State
Historic Preservation Office for Improvements at Four Mounds Estate Historic District was
adopted.
16. Comiskey Park Legacy Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending
authorization forthe Mayorto sign a grant agreement with the lowa Department of Natural
Resources for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance from the Outdoor
Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service for implementation
of the Comiskey Park Development Project. Motion by Larson to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 95-18 Authorizing LWCF ORLP Grant Agreement
with lowa Department of Natural Resources for Comiskey Park Development. Ms. Larson
stated that she wanted to create awareness of this grant project hopes citizens get
involved in the public input process to come. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
17. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Agreement for Eagle Point
Park: City Manager recommending approval of a FY2017 Land and Water Conservation
Fund Grant Agreement with the lowa Department of Natural Resources for
Implementation of the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Management Plan
adopted by the City Council on February 6, 2017. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 96-18 Authorizing LWCF Grant Agreement with
lowa Department of Natural Resources for Implementation of Eagle Point Park
Environmental Restoration Management Plan was adopted.
18. Historic Resource Development Program (HRDP) Grant Application - Mathias Ham
House: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution in support of Dubuque
County Historical Society's application for the Historic Resource Development Program
for a Conditions Assessment Report of the Mathias Ham House. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 97-18 Approving HRDP Grant
Application to State Historic Preservation Office for Conditions Assessment Report of the
Mathias Ham House was adopted.
19. Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Fund Request: City Manager
recommending approval of the Cable TV Commission recommendation for funding from
the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and
Facilities for the purchase a 4K (twice the resolution of HD) camcorder and related
accessories, and some wireless microphones for the City of Dubuque's Cable TV
Division. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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20. Towing Services Contract RFP: City Manager recommending approval to release
a Request for Proposal to solicit proposals for the City of Dubuque tow contract for Fiscal
Years 2019-2021 . Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
21 . Thomas Place Wall Repair Project Award: City Manager recommending that the
award for the Thomas Place Retaining Wall Repair Project to Drew Cook & Sons
Excavating Co. be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
22. Plat of Survey MVT Place: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval
of the request, subject to waiving the lot frontage for Lot 1 . Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 98-18 Approving the Plat of Survey of MVT
Place in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
23. 2017-2018 Snow/Ice Removal Assessments: City Manager recommending
approval of a resolution establishing the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2017-2018
Snow Removal from City Right-of-Way. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 99-18 Adopting the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2017-
2018, Snow Removal Assessment — Right-Of-Way Obstruction Removal Assessment
Project was adopted.
24. Grant of Public Utility Easement - Link Properties, LLC: City Manager
recommending acceptance of a permanent Grant of Public Utility Easement from Link
Properties, LLC across part of Lot 6 of West Side Commercial Park in the City of
Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 100-
18 Accepting a Grant of Easement for Public Utility Through, Over and Across Part of Lot
6 of West Side Commercial Park, in the city of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
25. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Request for Incidental Use of Intermodal
Parking Facility: City Manager recommending acceptance of the terms of the Incidental
Use for Intermodal Facility approved by the Federal Transit Administration and approve
moving forward with transitioning the Intermodal Parking Facility to unreserved. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
26. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project - 22nd Street and 17th Street
Informational Letters: City Manager transmitting the Bee Branch Watershed Flood
Mitigation Project - 22nd Street and 17th Street Informational Letters. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
27. Fiber Optic Cable Facilities Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company:
City Manager recommending approval of a short term (5 year) agreement with Interstate
Power and Light Company to create a fiber-optic broadband link between the Port of
Dubuque Solar Garden at 12th Street and Interstate's lowa Street Office. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
28. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Michael and Janice Blok: City Manager
recommending approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Michael M. and Janice M.
Blok, for property located at 14025 North Cascade Road, in conjunction with their request
to connect to City water. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
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Resolution No. 101-18 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement Between the city of
Dubuque, lowa And Michael M. And Janice M Blok was adopted.
29. Pre-Annexation Agreement - Christopher L. Wagner: City Manager recommending
approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with Christopher L. Wagner in conjunction with
a request for approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 1-13 and Lot 2-13 Spring Valley Heights
Subdivision No. 1 in Dubuque County, lowa. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 102-18 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement Between
the city of Dubuque, lowa and Christopher L. Wagner was adopted.
30. Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement - Mark Weidenbacher: City
Attorney recommending approval of a Compromise Settlement Agreement regarding
Workers' Compensation Claim filed against the City of Dubuque by Leisure Services
employee Mark Weidenbacher. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
31 . Compensation Package for Non-Bargaining Unit Employees for Fiscal Year 2019:
City Manager recommending approval for the wage plans in effective on June 30, 2018,
for general employee classifications and non-assigned classifications be increased by
1 .5°k across the board on July 1 , 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 103-18 Approving the Compensation Package for Non-
Bargaining Unit Employees for Fiscal Year 2019 was adopted.
32. Signed Contract(s): Short-Term Farm Lease with Robert Bradley for tillable
property in Franklin D. Roosevelt Park; License Agreement with Hirschbach Motor Lines,
Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
33. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval
of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 104-18 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; and Resolution No. 105-18 Approving
applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by lowa
Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones 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 . 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements (Elm to Heeb Streets) Project Initiate: City
Manager recommending the initiation of the public bidding procedure for the 17th Street
Storm Sewer Improvements Project-Elm to Heeb Streets, adoption of the attached
resolutions preliminarily approving the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract,
and construction estimate, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for May
7, 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 106-
18 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project - Elm to Heeb Preliminary Approval of
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Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost; Setting Date of Public
Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost; and Ordering
the Advertisement for Bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 7, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Dubuque Industrial Center West - Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (2018.1): City
Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan forthe Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the
proposed amendment for May 21 , 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 107-18 Resolution of Necessity Finding that the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District Should be Amended to Remove Certain
Property from the District and Identify Additional Projects in the District, and Setting Dates
of Hearing and Consultation on a Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for said District was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00
p.m. on May 21 , 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Dubuque Industrial Center West - Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (2018.2): City
Manager recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District is both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the
proposed amendment for May 21 , 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 108-18 Resolution of Necessity Finding that Certain Areas
Adjacent to the Established Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Meet the Definition of an Economic Development Area Under the Urban Renewal Law,
That Development of Said Area is Necessary in the Interest of the Residents of the City
of Dubuque, lowa, and Setting Dates of Hearing and Consultation on a Proposed
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Said District was adopted setting a
public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 21 , 2018 in the Historic
Federal Building.
4. Purina Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building: City Manager recommending initiation of
the public bidding procedure for the Purina Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building Project,
adoption of the attached resolutions preliminarily approving the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract, and construction estimate, and further recommends that
a public hearing be set for May 21 , 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 109-18 Purina Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building Project,
Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost;
Setting Date of Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated
Cost; and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids; and Resolution No. 110-18 Approval of
Preliminary Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the Purina
Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:00 p.m. on May 21 , 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Request to Rezone - Royal Oaks Development Corporation in Conjunction with
Annexation: City Manager recommending the City Council table the public hearing on the
rezoning request of Royal Oaks Development to the May 21 , 2018 City Council meeting,
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to allow time for the Zoning Advisory Commission to reconsider the rezoning at their May
2, 2018 meeting, and then provide a recommendation to the City Council for the May 21 ,
2018 meeting. Motion by Jones to table until the May 21 , 2018 meeting. Seconded by Del
Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Voluntary Annexation - Portion of Silver Oaks Estates: City Manager recommending
the City Council table the public hearing on the voluntary annexation request of Royal
Oaks Development to the May 21 , 2018 City Council meeting, to allow time for the Zoning
Advisory Commission to reconsider the rezoning at their May 2, 2018 meeting, and then
provide a recommendation to the City Council for the May 21 , 2018 meeting. Motion by
Jones to table until the May 21 , 2018 meeting. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-
0.
3. Stone Valley Drive Rezoning Request: Proof of Publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request from Sam Murley and Ron Klein to rezone 4 acres from C-
3 General Commercial District to PUD Planned Unit Development with a PR Planned
Residential designation and the Zoning Advisory Commission 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 Larson.
Motion failed 4-3 with Del Toro, Resnick and Rios voting nay.
Applicant Sam Murley, 14157 Deerfield Ct., provided a description of the project and
spoke of addressing many of the concerns area residents had in opposition to the project.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. City Attorney Crenna
Brumwell explained the legal regulations that dictate City Council review and discussion
of certain zoning matters prior to the items coming before them.
Tobey Carroll, 6635 Kingsley Ln.; Ben Wilson, 6525 Kingsley Ct.; Molly Anderson,
6625 Kingsley Ln.; Jonathan Carroll, 6635 Kingsley Ln., Carol Krayer, 6615 Kingsley Ln.;
Jim Anderson, 6625 Kingsley Ln., spoke in opposition to the request citing increased
traffic and population density, pedestrian and child safety concerns, storm water runoff
issues, degradation of property values and marketability, lack of sidewalks, green space
and subdivision access points.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens, Zoning Advisory Commission Chair Tom
Henschel, and applicant Sam Murley provided rebuttal to the issues cited. Ms. Carstens
provided City Council with information about how the percent of opposition is calculated
which would require a super majority vote of the Council. City Council then debated the
matter.
Motion by Shaw to consider the first reading of a proposed ordinances Amending
Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property Located South of Stone Valley Drive From
C-3 General Commercial District to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PR
Planned Residential District Designation and Adopting a Conceptual Development Plan.
Seconded by Larson. Motion failed 6-1 with Buol voting yay.
4. Request to Amend - Mercy Hospital Institutional District (ID): Proof of Publication on
notice of public hearing to consider request from Mercy Hospital to amend Institutional
District to allow a new surface parking lot east of helipad and Zoning Advisory
Commission 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
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passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Del Toro. Applicant Toby Austin provided a description of the
project. Planning Services Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Motion carried 7-0
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 12-18 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
Rescinding Ordinances 3-89, 38-90, 35-93 And 55-99, and Approval of an Amended
Campus Development Plan for the Mercy Hospital Institutional District to Allow
Construction of a New Surface Parking Lot. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Request to Amend - Historic Millwork District Planned Unit Development (PUD):
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from City of Dubuque
to amend the Historic District PUD to accommodate an off-street parking lot at 1146 Elm
Street and Zoning Advisory Commission 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 isto be passed be suspended. Seconded by Larson. Planning Services Manager
Laura Carstens spoke for the City of Dubuque as applicant and provided a staff report.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 13-18 Amending
Title 16, The Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
Rescinding Ordinance 19-16 Which Provides Regulations for a PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a Planned Commercial Designation for the Historic Millwork
District PUD and Now Being Amended to Allow a New Surface Parking Lot at 1146 Elm
Street. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Request to Amend - Dubuque South Pointe LLC Planned Unit Development (PUD):
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Dubuque South
Pointe LLC to revise Dubuque South Point PUD Planned Unit Development District to
modify setback and lot coverage requirements for townhouse dwellings and allow for a
privacy fence along South Pointe Drive and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval. Motion by Larson 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. Representing the applicant, South Pointe, LLC, Aaron Healey spoke in support of
the project. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 14-18
Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Unified Development Code
by Rescinding Ordinance 43-17 Which Provides Regulations for The South Pointe PUD
Planned Unit Development District with a Planned Residential Designation and Now
Being Amended to Modify Setback and Lot Coverage Requirements for Townhouse
Dwellings and Allow for a Privacy Fence Along South Pointe Drive. Seconded by Del
Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
7. University Avenue and Grandview Avenue Roundabout Project: Proof of Publication
on notice of public hearing to approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the University Avenue and North Grandview Avenue Roundabout
Intersection Improvement Project and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 111-18 Approval of
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Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the University Avenue
and North Grandview Avenue Roundabout Intersection Improvement Project lowa DOT
Project No. Stp-A-2100 (689)--86-31 . Seconded by Del Toro. Responding to questions
from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the Jule Transit midtown
transfer station would be temporarily moved with a possible relocation later at University
Avenue and Asbury Road. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Vacating Utility Easements - Tower Investments Subdivision: Proof of Publication
on notice of public hearing to consider approval of vacating any interest the City of
Dubuque may have in utility easements located on LOT 1-1-2 of Tower Investments
Subdivision No. 1 (South Pointe Subdivision) and the City Manager recommending
approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
112-18 Disposing of Property by Vacating Any Interest the City May Have in Utility
Easements Located on LOT 1-1-2 Tower Investments Subdivision No. 1 , in the city of
Dubuque, lowa. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
9. John F. Kennedy Road and NW Arterial Right-Turn Lane Improvement Project: Proof
of Publication on notice of public hearing to approve the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Northwest Arterial — JFK Intersection Right Turn Lane
Improvements Project and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Larson to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 113-18 Approval of Plans,
Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the Northwest Arterial - JFK
Intersection Right Turn Lane Improvements lowa DOT Project No. STP- A-2100 (688)--
86-31 . Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
10. 2018 Pavement Marking Project: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to
consider the approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the 2018 Pavement Marking Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 114-18
Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the 2018
Pavement Marking Project. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Lynn Sutton, 525 W. Locust St.; and Tom LoGuidice, 786 Stone Ridge PI., spoke in
support of additional housing inspectors/inspections and cited several examples of
ongoing, non-compliant rental housing conditions. They encouraged the Council to
enforce annual housing inspections and looked forward to the upcoming 3-tier program
expected with the new fiscal year.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Brewing & Malting Redevelopment Project Workforce Housing Tax Credits
Application - Resolution of Support: City Manager recommending approval of a
Resolution of Support for the Brewing & Malting Redevelopment Project at 3000-3040
Jackson Street for an Application to the lowa Economic Development Authority for
Workforce Housing Tax Credits. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 115-18 Resolution of Support for an Application for Workforce
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Housing Tax Credits for the Project at 3000-3040 Jackson Street. Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 7-0.
2. 22nd Street Storm Sewer Capital Improvement Project Award (Elm to White
Streets): City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the to the
low bidder Portzen Construction for the 22nd Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project
— Elm to White Streets. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 116-18 Awarding Public Improvement Contract for the 22nd Street Storm
Sewer Project - Elm to White Streets. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Shaw reiterated concerns expressed by Ms. Sutton and Mr.
LoGuidice during Public Input regarding unsafe rental housing conditions, shortage of
available rentals, and the need for housing inspections by asking what the Council can
do.
City Manager Van Milligen recapped the forthcoming changes to the housing
inspection program in conjunction with the start of the 2019 Fiscal Year that will come to
Council for review.
Council Member Larson added the need for pet-friendly housing and noted that she
had successfully completed her fundraising for the Dubuque Humane Society by getting
out of the "dog house."
Council Member Jones congratulated Portzen Construction on their recent
groundbreaking.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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