7 2 18 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on July 2, 2018 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor uol; Council Members De Toro, J es, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
City Manager Vert Milligen, City Attorney B..rumwell
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Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Community -Oriented Policing.
WORK SESSION
COMMUNITY -ORIENTED POLICING
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on July 2, 2018 in the
Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del oro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw;
City Manager an Milligen, City Attorn Brumwell
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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
PRESENTATIONS
1. Association of State Floodplain Managers' Award for the Bee Branch
Watershed Flood Mitigation Project
Civil Engineer Deron Muerhing will present the 2018 James Lee Witt Local Award for
Excellence in Floodplain Excellence from the Association off tate Floodplain nagers
for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
2. 1000 Friends of Iowa Award for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
Civil Engineer Deron Muehring will present the 1000 Friend of Iowa 2017 Best
Development Jurors' Choice Award for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Proje9t.
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council Proceedings of 6/18, 6/25; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of 5/16;
Library Board of Trustees of 4/26; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
6/4; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending
5/31.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Sherry Saunders for vehicle damage, Allan Simms for vehicle damage, Donna Stecher
for personal injury.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Suits
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: Rainbo Oil
Company for property damage, Sherry Saunders for vehicle damage, Allan Simms for
vehicle damage, Donna Stecher for personal injury,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
City Manager transmitting the 30th Consecutive Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting received from the Government Finance Officers
Association that recognizes the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. 2018 City of Dubuque Water Quality Report
City Manager providing notice that the City of Dubuque has published its annual water
quality consumer confidence report.
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7. Letter of Support for Steeple Square
City Manager requesting approval to submit a Letter of Support for the Steeple Square
project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of the Annual Public Housing
Agency Plan along with the Certificate for Consistency with the Consolidated Plan to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION 203-18 Authorizing the Mayor to execute the Certification by State or
Local Office of Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan is consistent with the Consolidated
Plan and approval of the PHA Annual Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Delinquent Weed/Grass Cutting and Garbage/Junk Collection Accounts (Health
Services)
City Manager recommending approval of the levy of special assessments for
Weed/Junk/Garbage Enforcement Programs with the Health Services Department for
properties enforced on from October 13, 2017 to June 4, 2018.
RESOLUTION 196-18 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for 2018 and directing
the City Clerk to certify the Schedule of Assessments to the County Treasurer and to
publish notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
10. Port of Dubuque Marina Temporary Position
City Manager recommending that the creation of a temporary seasonal Assistant Marina
Manager position for the 2018 season.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Medical Plan Administrative Services Fee and Stop Loss Insurance Coverage
Renewal
City Manager recommending renewal of the Medical Plan Administrative Services Fee
and Stop Loss Insurance Coverage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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12. Gallagher Benefit Services Renewal Proposal
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal proposal from Gallagher Benefit
Services, Inc. for benefit consulting and actuarial services effective July 1, 2018 through
June 30, 2019 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. PetData, Inc. -Renewal of Contract for Pet Licensing Services
City Manager recommending approval of a contract renewal with PetData, the company
providing pet licensing services for the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Creek Wood Park Construction Project Award
City Manager recommending that the award for the Creek Wood Park Construction
Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
15. Flora Park Waterproofing Project Award
City Manager recommending that the award for the Flora Park Maintenance Building
Waterproofing Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
16. Flora Park Playground Project Award
City Manager recommending that the award for the Flora Park Playground Equipment
and Installation Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
17. Veteran's Park Pickle Ball Court Construction Project Award
City Manager recommending that the award for the Veteran's Park Pickle Ball Courts
Project to Midwest Concrete, Inc., be officially recorded in the minutes of the City
Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
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18. Fiscal Year 2017 Sewershed 10 Manhole Project Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction
contract for the FY17 Sewershed 10 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Project, as completed by
Drew Cook & Sons Excavating.
RESOLUTION 197-18 Accepting the FY17 Sewershed 10 Sanitary Sewer Manhole
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
19. John F. Kennedy Road Concrete Panel Replacement Project
City Manager recommending that the award for the John F. Kennedy Concrete Panel
Replacement Project to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc., be officially recorded
in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
20. Consultant Selection for Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan
City Manager recommending selection of RDG Planning & Design as the consultant for
the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Dubuque and the
Dubuque Police Protective Association
City Manager transmitting the results of the arbitration hearing related to the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Police Protective
Association.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
22. License Agreement between City of Dubuque and NVIDIA Corporation
City Manager providing the License Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
NVIDIA Corporation to allow the sharing of certain traffic information.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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23. Swiss Valley Interchange Project Approving Plats, Accepting Deeds and
Easement
Senior Counsel recommending approval of a resolution accepting IDOT Plats, Warranty
Deed and Easement for the Storm Sewer from DMASWA and Quit Claim Deed from
William and Joyce Watters for the Swiss Valley Interchange Project.
RESOLUTION 198-18 Approving Acquisition Plats from the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the Swiss Valley Interchange Project for the Landfill Frontage Road;
Accepting the Related Warranty Deed and Easement for Storm Sewer from Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency; and Accepting the Related Quitclaim Deed from
William J. Watters and Joyce E. Watters
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
24. Proposed amendment to Master Co -location and Shared Services Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications LLC
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to an existing Master
Agreement and Project Statement in place between the City of Dubuque and ImOn
Communications LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Signed Contract(s)
Blackstone Environmental, Inc., to provide professional environmental consulting
services to the City of Dubuque related to an environmental assessment review of the
Morrison Brothers' 24th Street facility.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds
Drew Cook & Son Excavating Co., Inc. for the Cummins Street Retaining Wall
Reconstruction Project;Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for the HMA Milling
and Resurfacing Project US52 White and 11th St.; Langman Construction, Inc., for the
17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Elm St. to Heeb St. Project; Reuter Mechanical,
Inc. (dba East Iowa Construction) for the 2018 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project Four;S&S
Builders for the Stump and Sidewalk Removal and Repair Project; Top Grade
Excavating Inc. for the 30 -Inch Sanitary Sewer Force Main Relocation Phase III
Washington St. (7th St. to 9th St.).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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27. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 199-18 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Thompson Truck and Trailer, LLC Lease
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a Public Hearing for July 16,
2018,.on a Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Thompson Truck and
Trailer LLC.
RESOLUTION 200-18 Resolution of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property
owned by the City of Dubuque by lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Thompson Truck and Trailer, LLC a Delaware Corporation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
July 16, 2018
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicant(s) were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions.
1. Electrical Code Board (Review)
One, 3 -year term through May 21, 2020 (Expiring term of Dowell).
Applicant:
Tom Townsend, 1940 Amelia Dr.
APPOINTMENT
2. Resilient Community Advisory Commission (Appointment)
• Cross Representation: One, 3 -year term through June 30, 2021 (Expiring Cross
Representation term of Roussell).
Applicant: Laura Roussell, 3224 Bittersweet Ln.
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• At -Large: Two, 3 -year terms through June 30, 2021 (Expiring At -Large terms of
Booth, Darr).
Applicants:
1. Sara Booth, 876 Yale Ct. #3;
2. Benjamin Darr, 419 Winona St.;
3. Lalith Jayawickrama, 2360 Cherry St.;
4. Laura Roussell, 3224 Bittersweet Ln.
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ACTION ITEMS
1. John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalks
City Manager transmitting information about the Joh F. Kennedy Road s'dew Iks.
Sug ested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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2. Five Flags Civic Center Assessment and Study %Aangetl-
Five Flags Civic Center Commission submitting the Assessment and Study and Report
regarding the future of the Five Flags Civic Center and recommending that the City
Council select Scenario #4. City Manager providing information on downtown parking
availability.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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3. Memorandum of Understanding with IADU Table Mound MHP, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
IADU Table Mound MHP, LLC (Table Mound) for the repairs and improvements to its
water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system, to make the system
compliant with Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) requirements and to City
standards, and to dedicate portions of the system to the City.
RESOLUTION 201-18 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Dubuque and IADU Table Mound MHP, LLC for repairs and improvements to its water
distribution and sanitary sewer collection system
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Rental Housing Tiered Inspection Program - Code Amendment and Adoption of
Program
City Manager recommending 1) Passage of an ordinance amending the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property
Maintenance Code, Section 14-1J-3 Rental Licenses; and 2) Adoption of the resolution
allowing the City Manager to implement and amend the Tiered Inspection Program as
needed to achieve outcomes described in the City Council's Goals & Priorities.
ORDINANCE 21-18 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 14 Building
and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article J Property Maintenance Code,
Section 14-1 JRental Licenses
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RESOLUTION 202-18 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
adopting the Rental Housing Tiered Inspection Program.
Suggested Disposition: 1st) Receive and File; Motion A, Motion B then 2nd) Adopt
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5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 10 Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance which adds a new Section 10-
5A-2 which establishes the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and provides for
the powers, operation, membership and meetings.
ORDINANCE 22-18 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public
Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article A Administration by
repealing Section 10-5A-2 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and adopting a
new section 10-5A-2 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission in lieu thereof
Establishing the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and providing for the
Powers, Operation, Membership, and Meetings
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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6. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 10 Open Season and Hours for Certain
City Recreational Spaces
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance which prohibits camping in all
parks, parkways, trails, and open spaces, except Miller -Riverview Park, unless
approved by the City Manager or through a special events permit.
ORDINANCE 23-18 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 10 Public
Ways and Property, Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation, Article B Use Regulations,
Section 10-5B-22 Open Season and Hours Generally
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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7. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 1 Mayor Pro Tem
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance amendment that provides for the
prior appointment of a presiding officer in the event the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are
absent or participating by telephone and cannot preside over a City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE 24-18 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 1
Administration, Chapter 6 Mayor and City Council, Section 1-6-3 Mayor Pro Tem
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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8. Biogas Conversion Project Video
The Cable TV Division will show a video on the Biogas Conversion Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentation
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9. SW Arterial Construction Update Video
The Cable TV Division will show a video of the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial
ProJect (June 2018).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Video Presentation
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
of Iowa
Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City
Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Crenna
Brumwell.
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, July 02, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
oy D. Buol, Mayor
Consent Items: Pages 1-4
TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, July 02, 2018 at 5:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting a work session on Community -Oriented Policing.
Consent Items: Pages n/a
oy D. Buol, Mayor