Minutes_City Council Proceedigns 5 2 18 Copyrighted
June 4, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 5/21; Civil Service
Commission of 5/16; Historic Preservation Commission of
5/17; Library Board of Trustees of 3/29; Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission of 5/8; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 5/7; Proof of
Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues
for Month Ending 4/30.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 5/21/18 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 5/16/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 5/17/18 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 3/29/18 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of 5/8/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings Supporting Documentation
5/7/18
Proof of Publication for List of Claims & Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues ME 4/30/18
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on May 21 , 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 . Public Works Week (May 20-26, 2018) was accepted by Public Works Director John
Klosterman, Assistant Public Works Director Renee Tyler, Street/Sewer Foreman Ron
Gulyash, and Field Supervisor Paul Davis.
2. LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June 2018) was accepted by Indigo Channing of Better
Together Dubuque.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of 4/23; City Council
Proceedings of 5/7, 5/14; Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority of 5/4; Five
Flags Civic CenterAdvisory Commission of 5/2; Housing Commission of 1/23, 3/27, 4/24;
Human Rights Commission of 4/9; Library Board of Trustees Council Update #170 or
4/26; Transit Advisory Board of 5/1 ; Zoning Advisory Commission of 5/2; Proof of
publication for City Council Proceedings of 4/30. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Jerry Brandenburg for personal injury; Charles Northrup,
Jr. for vehicle damage; Mary Peterson for personal injury; Anthony Rhomberg for vehicle
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: Jerry Brandenburg for personal injury; Charles C. Northrup, Jr., for
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vehicle damage; Mary Peterson for personal injury; Anthony Rhomberg for vehicle
damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Teri Goodmann Re-Appointed to US EPA Local Government Advisory Committee:
Correspondence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing that
Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann has been re-appointed to the Agency's Local
Government Advisory Committee in Region 7. Upon motion the document was received
and filed.
5. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Recommendation: City Manager
recommending approval of the Resiliency Community Advisory Commission
recommendations for nine projects requesting funding from the Sustainable Dubuque
Community Grant Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
6. March 31 , 2018 Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager transmitting the March
31 , 2018 Quarterly Investment Report. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
7. Plat of Survey BGJ Kremer Place: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the Plat of Survey of BGJ Kremer Place off Hwy. 151 , waiving the lot frontage
requirement for Lot 1 . Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 143-18 Approving the Plat of Survey of BGJ Kremer Place in Dubuque
County, lowa was adopted.
8. Final Plat of Shagbark Estates: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the Final Plat for Shagbark Estates off Derby Grange Road. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 144-18 Approving the Final Plat
of Shagbark Estates in the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County, lowa was adopted.
9. Splash Pads Research — City Council 2017-19 Policy Agenda: City Manager
transmitting information on splash pad circulating systems, surfacing, fencing, hours,
fees, lowa city comparisons, location consideration, as well as general capital and
operating costs. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
10. 2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Application: City Manager recommending
approval of an application to the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for
the 2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, which reimburses local units of
government up to 50°k of the cost of body armor vests purchases for law enforcement
officers. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
11 . Port of Dubuque Brewery - First Amendment to Development Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Development
Agreement (the Agreement) between the City of Dubuque and Port of Dubuque Brewery
Development, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Dubuque Star Brewery at 600
Star Brewery Drive. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
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No. 145-18 Approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and Port of Dubuque Brewery Development, LLC was adopted.
12. Multicultural Family Center Agreement: City Manager recommending acceptance
of a five-year Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Multicultural Family
Center. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. (See Council
Member Reports)
13. Acceptance of Permanent Easement for Storm Sewer at 545 Villa Street: City
Manager recommending acceptance of a permanent easement for storm sewer from
Bradley and Ann Palzkill over property at 545 Villa Street. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 146-18 Accepting a Grant of Easement for
storm sewer over and across a part of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 25 in Levi's
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
14. Acceptance of Derby Grange Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the Derby Grange Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project, as completed by Connolly Construction. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 147-18 Accepting the Derby
Grange Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and authorizing the payment of the contract
amount to the contractor was adopted.
15. Acceptance of Grandview Avenue Streetlight and Fiber Project: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvement for the Grandview Avenue Street
Light and Fiber Project as completed by Eastern lowa Directional Drillers. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 148-18 Accepting the
Grandview Avenue Street Light and Fiber Project and authorizing the payment of the
contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
16. Awarding the Clarke Drive and Locust Street Intersection Improvement Project:
City Manager recommending recommends that the award for the Clarke and Locust
Intersection Improvement Project be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
17. Awarding the Cummins Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction Project: City
Manager recommending that the award for the Cummins Street Retaining Wall
Reconstruction Project to Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, Co., Inc., be officially recorded
in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
made a Matter of Record.
18. Citizen Correspondence Related to Sidewalks on John F. Kennedy Road: Citizen
correspondence in opposition to and in favor of the installation of sidewalks along John
F. Kennedy Road from Asbury Road to the NW Arterial (IA 32). Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Manager.
19. Signed Contract(s): Belstar Media Lease for Federal Building space; Dubuque
Area Labor-Management Council Lease for Federal Building space; Dubuque County
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Lease for Federal Building space; lowa State University of Science and Technology
Lease for Federal Building space; United States Postal Service Lease for Federal Building
space; Dubuque by Carriage/Colleen Lindstrom Lease for Commercial Street/Dock Board
Building; Larry Gearheart Revocable License for fence maintenance at 1580 Jackson
Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
20. 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. 149-18 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. 150-18 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 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 Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Development Agreement with 3000 Jackson, LC to Redevelop Property at 3000-
3040 Jackson Street (Former Dubuque Malting & Brewing Building): City Manager
recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for June 4, 2018, on the
Development Agreement with 3000 Jackson, LC for the redevelopment of property at
3000-3040 Jackson Street (former Dubuque Malting & Brewing Building) to create
between 110 and 120 apartments. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 151-18 Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, lowa on the approval of a Development Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and 3000 Jackson, LC, including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations and providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on June 4, 2018 in the
Historic Federal Building.
2. Disposal of City Property at 460 E. 18th Street: City Manager recommending that
the City Council set a public hearing for June 4, 2018, on the disposal of property
described as Lot 1 of Marde Place in the City of Dubuque, lowa, by conveyance to Metx,
LLC related to development of 1690 Elm Street. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 152-18 Intent to Dispose of an interest in City of
Dubuque Real Estate located at 460 East 18th Street and legally described as Lot 1 of
Marde Place in the City of Dubuque, lowa, to Metx, LLC, and fixing the date for a public
hearing and providing for the publication of notice thereof was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on June 4, 2018 in the Historic Federal
Building.
3. Flora Park Skate Park Project Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation of the
bidding procedure for the Dubuque Skate Park Project at Flora Park, and further
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recommends that a public hearing be set for June 4, 2018. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 153-18 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:00 p.m. on June 4, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointment to the following Board was made at this meeting.
1 . Electrical Code Board: One, 3-year terms through May 21 , 2021 (Expiring term of
Uhlrich). Applicant: Paul Uhlrich, 489 Olympic Heights Rd. Motion by Jones to appoint
Mr. Uhlrich to a 3-year term through May 21 , 2021 . Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried
7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Clerk received concurrence to move Public Hearing #5 Medline Industries,
Inc. to follow Public Hearing Nos. 10 & 11 for proper action relative to Dubuque Industrial
Center West Urban Renewal Amendments versions 2018.1 and 2018.2.
1 . Request to Rezone - Royal Oaks Development Corporation in Conjunction with
Annexation - Tabled from April 16, 2018: City Manager recommending that the City
Council re-table the public hearing on the rezoning request from Royal Oaks
Development to the June 18, 2018 City Council meeting, to allow time for the Zoning
Advisory Commission to reconsider the rezoning at their June 6, 2018 meeting, and then
provide a recommendation to the City Council for the June 18, 2018 meeting. Motion by
Jones to remove from the table and re-table to June 18, 2018. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0. (See motion below No. 2).
2. Voluntary Annexation -Portion of Silver Oaks Estates - Tabled from April 16, 2018:
City Manager recommending the City Council re-table the public hearing on the voluntary
annexation request from Royal Oaks Development to the June 18, 2018 City Council
meeting, to allow time for the Zoning Advisory Commission to reconsider the rezoning at
their June 6, 2018 meeting, and then provide a recommendation to the City Council for
the June 18, 2018 meeting.
Motion by Jones to remove Public Hearing Nos. 1 & 2 from the table and re-table to
June 18, 2018. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Request to Rezone a Portion of Property at 1091 Rockdale Road: Correspondence
from Attorney Davin Curtis on behalf of Christopher Lange withdrawing a request to
rezone a portion of property at 1091 Rockdale Road from R-4 Multi-Family Residential
District to C-3 General Commercial District. Motion by Larson to receive and file the
documents and accept the withdrawal. Seconded by Resnick. Planning Services
Manager Laura Carstens stated that Mr. Lange has agreed to comply by August 1 , 2018.
Motion carried 7-0.
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4. Request to Rezone a Portion of Property on Nevada Street Owned by the Church
of the Nativity: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a
request by the Church of the Nativity to rezone a portion of their property along Nevada
Street (behind 1225 Alta Vista Street) 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 Del Toro. Using display boards, developer Scott Kwiecinski of Horizon Development
Group, Inc., provided background of their recent Applewood projects, and described the
projecYs history and timeline. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff
report. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 16-18 Amending
Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1225 Alta Vista Street from R-2
Two-Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District. Seconded by Del Toro.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Medline Industries, Inc. - Proposed Development Agreement, Intent to Dispose of
City- Owned Real Estate, and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement (Moved to follow Public
Hearing Nos. 10 & 11 .)
6. Black Hills / lowa Gas Utility Company, LLC Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement:
Senior Counsel recommending approval of a new, twenty-five (25) year franchise
agreement with Black Hills/lowa Gas Utility Company, L.L.C. d/b/a Black Hills Energy, a
successor to Peoples Natural Gas Company. 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. Responding to questions from the City Council, City
Manager Van Milligen and City Attorney Crenna Brumwell stated that gas coverage must
be extended to residents' within the City limits at the residenYs cost as outlined in Section
11 of the Agreement. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 17-18 Repealing
Ordinance No. 43-93 and granting to Black Hills/lowa Gas Utility Company, L.L.C. D/B/A
Black Hills Energy, a Delaware Corporation, its Successors and Assigns, the Right and
Nonexclusive Franchise to Maintain and Operate its Existing Gas Distribution System in
the City of Dubuque, lowa, for a period of 25 Years, and Authorizing the City to Collect
Franchise Fees. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Sale of City-Owned Property at 1449 Jackson Street: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider disposal of City-owned property at 1449 Jackson Street to
Community Housing Initiates (CHI) and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 154-18
Disposing of City interest in real property located at 1449 Jackson Street in the City of
Dubuque, lowa. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
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8. Vacate Access Easement in Westbrook Subdivision: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider vacation of an access easement on Lot E of Westbrook
Subdivision as requested by Callahan Construction Inc., for a proposed storage building
and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by ones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 155-18 Disposing of property by vacating City
interest in an Access easement located on Lot E of Westbrook Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque, lowa. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Vacate Public Utility Easement - 3507 Keystone Drive / J&K Real Estate, LLC: Proof
of publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacation of public utility easements
on Lot 1 and 2 of Pooh's Corner — J & K Real Estate Property at Key Way Drive and
Keystone Drive and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 156-18 Disposing of property
by vacating City interest in utility easements located on Lot 1 and 2 of Pooh's Subdivision.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Dubuque Industrial Center West - Urban Renewal Plan Amendment Version
(2018.1): Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan Version 2018.1 for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion
by Del Toro to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 157-18 Approving
the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2018.1 , for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-
0.
11 . Dubuque Industrial Center West - Urban Renewal Plan Amendment Version
(2018.2): Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2018.2, forthe Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District, and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 158-18
Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2018.2, for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District. Seconded by Del Toro.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. (Moved) Medline Industries, Inc. - Proposed Development Agreement, Intent to
Dispose of City- Owned Real Estate, and the Issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to the Development Agreement: Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement between
Medline Industries, Inc. and the City of Dubuque providing for the sale of City-owned real
estate in the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District to Medline
Industries, Inc. and the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations pursuant to the Development Agreement, and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 159-18 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, lowa and Medline Industries, Inc. providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the sale of Lot 1 of Dubuque Industrial Center
North Third Addition in the City of Dubuque, lowa. Seconded by Jones. Dan McDonald,
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Vice President of Existing Businesses for Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
900 Jackson Street; Rene Poppe, Vice President of Customer Services for Medline
Industries, Inc., 7900 Chavenelle Rd., spoke in support of the project. Motion carried 7-0.
12. Purina Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to approve the plans, specifications, form of contact and estimated cost for the
Purina Drive Salt Storage Fabric Building and the City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 160-18
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Purina Drive
Salt Storage Fabric Building. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
13. Phase 3 — HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project US52 / White Street
(9th to 11 th Streets) and 11 th Street (White to Elm Streets): Proof of publication on noticed
of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Phase 3 — HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project US52 /
White Street (9th to 11th Streets) and 11th Street (White to Elm Streets) and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 161-18 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the HMA Pavement Milling and Resurfacing Project on US52 White
Street from 9th to 11th Street and on 11th Street from White to Elm Street. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
14. 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project Phase III: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider approval of approval plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project Phase III and the City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Del Toro to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 162-18 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Phase III of the 30-Inch Force Main Relocation Project from 7th
Street to 12th Street. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Lynn Sutton, 859 Air Hill, expressed her concerns about problem properties she spoke
of to Council at a previous meeting that have since been inspected but reparis are still not
completed.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Grant Wood Loop Parks-to-People Presentation: Dave Heiar and Nicholas
Hockenberry of the Jackson County Economic Alliance and Leisure Services Manager
Marie Ware shared a presentation on the Grant Wood Loop Parks-to-People Initiative
progress and partnerships. Highlights included: background of the Parks-to-People
Initiative; team members and stakeholders; regional collaboration; planning process;
early initiatives 3-year plan; regional brand and website; intrinsic benefits; and long-term
perspective. The presenters responded to questions from the City Council. Motion by
Larson to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
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2. Leisure Services Summer Neighborhood Programs: Leisure Services Manager Dan
Kroger presented information on the Leisure Services summer and neighborhood
recreational programming for 2018. Highlights included: relationship with the City's 2032
Vision Statement; outcomes focus for summer programming; WhaYs happening;
partnering for a better Dubuque; changing playgrounds to better serve children; door-to-
door marketing; summer youth enrichment; scholarship availability and funding uses; free
summer events in parks; opportunities for teens; and value to residents. Mr. Kroger
responded to questions from the City Council. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Dubuque Industrial Center West Urban Renewal Ordinance 2018.2: City Manager
recommending approval of an ordinance amending the Tax Increment Ordinance for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District as the DistricYs boundaries
were amended by Version 2018.1 and Version 2018.2 of the Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan. 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. 18-18 Amending
Ordinance No. 49-16, Previously Amended, providing that general property taxes levied
and collected each year on all property located within the Amended and Restated
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District 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 Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project.
Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Award of the 17th Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project (Elm Street to Heeb
Street): City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the 17th
Street Storm Sewer Improvements Project (Elm Street to Heeb Street) to the low bidder
Langman Construction, Inc. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 163-18 Awarding public improvement contract for the 17th Street
Storm Sewer Project (Elm to Heeb). Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Request for Proposals - Central Avenue Streetscape Master Plan: City Manager
recommending approval of the Request for Proposals for the Central Avenue Corridor
Streetscape Master Plan. Motion by Del Toro to receive and file the documents and
approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Responding to a request from City
Council regarding future traffic concerns with a possible return to two-way traffic, City
Manager Van Milligen stated that while a traffic study is not part of the plan, a study could
be done. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Request to Schedule Work Session on Workforce Solutions: City Manager
recommending that the City Council schedule a Work Session for Monday, June 25, 2018,
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at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers for a presentation by
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President & CEO Rick Dickinson and Vice
President of Workforce Solutions Kristin Dietzel on workforce solutions. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session as recommended.
Seconded by Shaw. Council Member Resnick stated that he is unavailable on that date
but will review the video after the fact. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Request to Schedule Work Session on Levee Breach Modeling Study: City Manager
requesting that the City Council schedule a work session for July 23, 2018 on the results
of the Levee Breach Modeling Study. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick. Council
Members Shaw and Rios stated that they are unavailable on that date but will review the
video after the fact. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Shaw encouraged community members to attend the Pride event on
June 3 and relayed a personal story that has caused him to since support the LGBTQ
community. Mr. Shaw expressed his concerns for safe rental housing as mentioned by
Lynn Sutton during Public Input suggesting that the Council remain vigilant on this issue
through discussion at this year's Goal Setting sessions. Referencing the Multicultural
Family Center agreement from the Consent Agenda Mr Shaw expressed his concerns
over the loss of the Winter Farmer's Market space in light of the investment the City is
making in the property with the hope that the City can facilitate a new location for the
market.
Council Member Larson inquired as to whether or not the unsafe housing report was
made available to the Friendly Fair Housing group. City Manager Van Milligen state that
is was made available at the monthly meeting. Ms. Larson also expressed hope for City
assistance in finding a new location for the displaced Winter Farmer's Market.
Council Member Resnick reiterated his concerns over missing information and
continued questions related to the Five Flags Assessment Study in terms of property tax
impact, budget and the need for fresh ideas. Mr. Resnick requested that the issue be
added to the August Goal Setting session for further discussion.
There being no further business, upon motion, the City Council adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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