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2 19 18 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 19, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th 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 . Read Across America Day (March 2, 2018) was accepted by Beth McGorry, Out- reach Coordinator for St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201 Locust St. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis- pose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Council Member Larson requested Item #6 be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0. 1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority 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 Adjustment of 1/25. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Bard Materials for property damage, Kendall Coulson for vehicle damage, and Jeff Kintzle 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 Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As- surance Pool: Bard Materials for property damage, Kendal Coulson for vehicle damage, and Jeff Kintzle for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. 1 4. 2017 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the 2017 Certified Local Government Annual Report. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 5. Request for Qualification - Bee Branch West Blum Brownfield Clean Up Project: City Manager recommending approval to distribute a Request for Qualifications for engineer- ing services related to managing the Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfield Clean Up Grant for the West Blum Brownfield Clean Up Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 6. IEDA Grant Application for Community Catalyst Building Remediation: City Manager recommending approval to submit an application to the Iowa Economic Development Au- thority's (IEDA) Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant Program for the Crea- tive Adventure Lab Project: Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 33-18 Authorizing the filing of an application for the Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant on behalf of Creative Adventure Lab. Seconded by Rios. Ms. Larson questioned the wording of the minority statement regarding park usage and asked if it could be changed for more inclusive language. Responding to the question, Economic Development Director Maurice Jones stated that he'd review it. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 33-18 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY CATA- LYST BUILDING REMEDIATION GRANT ON BEHALF OF CREATIVE ADVENTURE LAB Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has created a Community Cata- lyst Building Remediation Grant Program (the Program); and Whereas, municipalities in Iowa are welcome to submit applications to the Program; and Whereas, financial assistance from the Iowa Economic Development Authority is de- signed to assist community revitalization efforts of local jurisdictions; and Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has requested submission of ap- plications for the Program by March 1 , 2018; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque has selected the Creative Adventure Lab Project at 210 Jones Street to submit an application for the Program; and Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has requested a letter of support from the City in order to consider the submitted application for funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1 . That the filing of an Application for participation in the Iowa Economic De- velopment Authority's Community Catalyst Building Remediation Grant Program on be- half of Creative Adventure Lab, a pre-application copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2 That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a letter of support for the Creative Adventure Lab Project at 210 Jones Street. 2 Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the City Manager is hereby directed to submit the Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority together with such other documents as may be required. Passed, approved, and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 7. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transit Study (DMATS) Transportation Alternatives Pro- gram (TAP) Grant Agreement for Bee Branch Trail Phase 1 : City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant agreement for the Bee Branch Creek Trail- Phase 1 project and providing written assur- ance of the required 20% local match and maintenance of the completed project for a minimum of 20 years. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolu- tion No. 34-18 Authorizing DMATS Tap Grant Agreement for Bee Branch Creek Trail — Phase 1 was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 34-18 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DMATS TAP GRANT AGREEMENT FOR BEE BRANCH CREEK TRAIL — PHASE 1 Whereas, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) has awarded the City of Dubuque $420,000 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant funds for eighty percent (80%) of the Bee Branch Creek Trail — Phase 1 project; and Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation Study (IDOT) administers DMATS Transportation Enhancement Program grant funds as part of the federal pass-through funding in the IDOT Transportation Alternatives Program; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque has allocated $105,000 in local Sales Tax Increment funds in the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project as twenty percent (20%) match for the awarded TAP grant funds for construction of the Bee Branch Creek Trail — Phase 1 project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1 . The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the TAP grant agreement for construction of the Bee Branch Creek Trail — Phase 1 project. Section 2. That the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the local match funds required for the project will be provided and that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended use for a minimum of 20 years in accordance with grant requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 3 8. Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau Grant Application: City Manager recommending approval to submit the 2019 Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau grant application to assist local units of government with grant funds for local traffic safety initiatives. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 9. 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. 35-18 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. 36-18 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 35-18 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 LIQ- UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1 . The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documentation: Renewals I + i Convivium Urban Farmstead 2811 Jackson St. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday) Dollar General Store #10074 2400 Gateway Dr. Class C Beer, Class B Wine (Sunday) Dollar General Store #6896 605 W. Locust St. Class C Beer, Class B Wine (Sunday) Dollar General Store #7289 3250 Kennedy Cir. #9 Class C Beer, Class B Wine (Sunday) Y Dubuque Mining Co. 555 Kennedy Mall Class C Liquor (Outdoor) #600 (Sunday) Dungeon 302 Locust St. Class C Liquor (Sunday) Hammerheads Bar & Grill 2095 Kerper Blvd. 1 Class C Liquor (Sunday) 4 Hartig Drug Company #8 1600 University Ave. Class E Liquor, Class B y Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday) 4 Hy-Vee Market Cafe #3 400 Locust St. Class C Liquor (Catering) (Sunday) Northside Bar, Inc. 2776 Jackson St. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday) Pusateris 2400 Central Ave. Class C Liquor (Sunday) The Clubhouse 2364 Washington St. 1 Class C Liquor The Richards House B&B 1492 Locust St. Class B Native Wine (Living Qtr.) (Sunday) Town Clock Inn 799 Main St. Class C Liquor New I + i Phoenix Theatres 1 Kennedy Mall Class C Liquor (Sunday) Special Event Camp Albrecht Acres Gala } 105 East 15th St. + Class C Liquor 3-1-18 Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 36-18 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES / NICO- TINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1 . The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the following named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit. Business Name, Business Location North Side Liquor, 2013 Central Ave. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 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 Shaw. Motion carried 7-0. 5 1 . Fiscal Year 2019 Recommended Operating and Capital Improvement Budget as Amended: City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for Feb- ruary 28, 2018, on the Fiscal Year 2019 City budget, Operating and Capital Improvement Program, for the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 37-18 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget as Amended for the City of Dubuque; and Resolution No. 38-18 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Five-year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023 for the City of Dubuque were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on February 28, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 37-18 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET AS AMENDED FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides that the City Council shall set a time and place for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget before the final budget certifi- cation date and shall publish notice before the hearing as provided in Iowa Code Section 362.3. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1 . That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 budget as amended for the City of Dubuque in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb- ruary 28, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing, according to law, together with the required budget infor- mation. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 38-18 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IM- PROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019 THROUGH 2023 FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Whereas, a proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for the City of Dubuque for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023 has been prepared and submitted to the City Council; and Whereas, the capital projects for the first year of the program are included in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget for the City of Dubuque; and Whereas, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to conduct a public hearing and adopt the five-year Capital Improvement Program simultaneously with the public hearing and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget for the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1 . That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the five-year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2019 through 2023 in the City Council Chambers 6 at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS The City Council reviewed applications to the following boards/commissions. Appli- cants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the fol- lowing boards/commissions. 1 . Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board: One, 3-year term through March 16, 2021 (Expiring Term of Valaskey). Applicant: Corey Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista 2. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-year term through July 1 , 2020 (Vacant term of Grutz). Applicants: Shane Hoeper, 2520 N. Grandview Ave.; Nicholas Huff, 3075 Olde Country Ct.; Ashley Melchert, 1265 Thomas PI.; Jared McGovern, 755 Chestnut St.; Paul Schultz, 1008 Victoria St. Mr. Hoeper, Mr. Huff, Mr. McGovern and Mr. Schultz spoke in support of their respective appointments and provided brief biographies. Appointment was made to the following commission. 3. 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.; Gail Weitz, 1630 Lori Ct. Upon roll-call vote (Babinat = Shaw, Rios, Larson, Jones, Buol; Weitz = Del Toro, Resnick), Mr. Babinat was appointed to the 3-year term through August 17, 2019. Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Weitz to the 3-year term through August 17, 2018. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 . Proceedings for Issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series 2018A and Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2018B: Proof of publication on notice of pub- lic hearing to approve the suggested proceedings for the public hearing, recommending the approval of the preliminary official statement, advertisement for the sale and approval of the electronic bidding procedures on the issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series 2018A and Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2018B and the City Man- ager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 39-18 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issu- ance of not to exceed $12,750,000 General Obligation Bonds; Resolution No. 40-18 Di- recting the advertisement for sale of $9,410,000 (Subject to adjustment per terms of Of- fering) General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A, and approving electronic bidding proce- dures and Official Statement; and Resolution No. 41-19 Directing the advertisement for 7 sale of $1 ,020,000 (Subject to adjustment per terms of Offering) Taxable General Obli- gation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B, and approving electronic bidding procedures and Official Statement. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 39-18 RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,750,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, the City Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance of not to exceed $12,750,000 General Obligation Bonds, for the essential corporate pur- poses, in order to provide funds to pay the costs of equipping the public works and transit departments, including the acquisition of emergency radio equipment and systems; and refunding or refinancing certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, dated September 1 , 2011 , General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012E, dated December 10, 2012, General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Se- ries 2012H, dated December 10, 2012, Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011 B, dated September 1 , 2011 , Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012F, dated De- cember 10, 2012, and Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 20121, dated December 4, 2012, and has considered the extent of objections received from residents or property owners as to the proposed issuance of Bonds; and following action is now considered to be in the best interests of the City and residents thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA: That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and take additional action for the authorization and issuance in the manner required by law of not to exceed $12,750,000 General Obligation Bonds, for the foregoing essential corporate purposes. This Resolution shall serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1 .150-2 and shall be maintained on file as a public record of such intent. It is reasonably expected that the general fund moneys may be advanced from time to time for capital expenditures which are to be paid from the proceeds of the above Bonds. The amounts so advanced shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Bonds not later than eighteen months after the initial payment of the capital expenditures or eighteen months after the property is placed in service. Such advancements shall not exceed the amount authorized in this Resolution unless the same are for preliminary expenditures or unless another declaration of intention is adopted. Passed and approved this 19th day of February, 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 8 RESOLUTION NO. 40-18 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $9,410,000 (SUB- JECT TO ADJUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2018A, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of equipping the public works and transit departments, including the acquisition of emergency radio equipment and systems; and refunding or refinancing certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including Gen- eral Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A, dated September 1 , 2011 , General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012E, dated December 10, 2012, and General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012H, dated December 10, 2012, essential corporate purpose(s), and it is deemed necessary and advisable that General Obligation Bonds, to the amount of Not to Exceed $12,750,000 (when combined with certain other refundings) be authorized for said purpose(s); and Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose(s); and Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors, and Disclosure Counsel, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared outlining the details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and in- ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents thereof to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic internet communication. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA: That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the Parity Com- petitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement are hereby found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the integrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties in connection with the offering at public sale. That General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A, of City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, in the amount of$9,410,000 (Subject to Adjustment per Terms of Offering), to be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 11 , 2018, be offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement. That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meeting be and the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions, corrections or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond/disclosure counsel and the City's Municipal Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized to be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale. 9 That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at least once, the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the Telegraph Herald, a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the county in which the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is given pursuant to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on the 5th day of March, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon bids for said Bonds, which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at 11 :00 a.m. on said date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form: Passed and approved this 19th day of February, 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 41-18 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $1,020,000 (SUB- JECT TO ADJUSTMENT PER TERMS OF OFFERING) TAXABLE GENERAL OBLI- GATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018B, AND APPROVING ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of refunding or refinancing certain outstanding indebtedness of the City, including Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011 B, dated September 1 , 2011 , essential corporate purpose(s), and it is deemed nec- essary and advisable that Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, to the amount of not to exceed $12,750,000 (when combined with certain other refundings) be author- ized for said purpose(s); and Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of the Code of Iowa, this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized to proceed with the issuance of said Bonds for such purpose(s); and Whereas, in conjunction with its Municipal Advisor, Independent Public Advisors, and Disclosure Counsel, the City has caused a Preliminary Official Statement to be prepared outlining the details of the proposed sale of the Bonds; and Whereas, the Council has received information from its Municipal Advisor evaluating and recommending the procedure hereinafter described for electronic, facsimile and in- ternet bidding to maintain the integrity and security of the competitive bidding process and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties; and Whereas, the Council deems it in the best interests of the City and the residents thereof to receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means of both sealed and electronic internet communication. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA: That the receipt of electronic bids by facsimile machine and through the Parity Com- petitive Bidding System described in the Notice of Sale and Official Statement are hereby found and determined to provide reasonable security and to maintain the integrity of the competitive bidding process, and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties in connection with the offering at public sale. 10 That Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2018B, of City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, in the amount of$1 ,020,000 (Subject to Adjustment Per Terms of Offering), to be issued as referred to in the preamble of this Resolution, to be dated April 11 , 2018, be offered for sale pursuant to the published advertisement. That the preliminary Official Statement in the form presented to this meeting be and the same hereby is approved as to form and deemed final for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission, subject to such revisions, corrections or modifications as the Mayor and City Clerk, upon the advice of bond/disclosure counsel and the City's Municipal Advisor, shall determine to be appropriate, and is authorized to be distributed in connection with the offering of the Bonds for sale. That the Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of sale of the Bonds at least once, the last one of which shall be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days before the date of the sale. Publication shall be made in the Telegraph Herald, a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published within the county in which the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an adjacent county. The notice is given pursuant to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall state that this Council, on the 5th day of March, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., will hold a meeting to receive and act upon bids for said Bonds, which bids were previously received and opened by City Officials at 11 :00 a.m. on said date. The notice shall be in substantially the [provided] form. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of February, 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk PUBLIC INPUT Eric Schultz, 1045 W. 3rd St., questioned the need for an additional housing inspector as recommended in the FY2019 Housing Department budget. Jan Stoffel, 2905 Fox Hollow Road, addressed the City Council regarding her corre- spondence on Action Item #1 regarding the increasing issues and support for sidewalks along JFK Road from Asbury to the NW Arterial since it was last discussed by Council in 2007. Carol Meyer, 2644, JKF Road; Jolene Rettenberger, 2291 Gordon Drive, spoke in op- position to sidewalks on her behalf and that of area property owners. Ms. Meyer also spoke of issues with the bus stop in front of her property. Leroy Timmerman, 2636 JFK Road; and Bob Park, 2939 Brandywine Park Drive, ex- pressed similar opinions that the issue is more of a problem with access to City-developed amenities and should resolve rather than burden property owners. ACTION ITEMS 1 . Citizen Correspondence Requesting Sidewalk Installation on John F. Kennedy Road: Correspondence from citizen Bill Stoffel requesting sidewalk installation at the in- tersection of Asbury Road and John F. Kennedy Road to the Northwest Arterial. City Engineer submitting historic documentation related to sidewalk installation. The City Clerk acknowledge receipt and distribution of a citizen petition and correspondence in opposi- tion to the matter and a copy of the 2007 petition in support. 11 Restated motion by Jones to receive and filed the documents and refer to staff. Se- conded by Resnick. Motion carried 5-2 with Del Toro and Rios voting nay. After consid- erable discussion that included the issues of public safety, growth and development in the area, project costs, and the assessment burden on property owners, most Council Members felt additional and current data was needed from staff. Responding to ques- tions, City Manager Van Milligen described the current policy that requires installation of sidewalks with some exceptions, an agreement with property owners and that information from staff could be expected to come to Council in about three months. 2. Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan: City Manager recom- mending approval of the 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan, as being consistent with the adopted 2017 Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island. Task Force Member Kevin Lynch, 749 Brookview Sq.; and Ryan Peterson of RDG Plan- ning & Design, provided a presentation on the Plan. Topics included: a history of the Plan, Vision/Mission Statements, Plan overview and amendments since 2017, project overview description of amenities, and regulatory overview and outreach. Planning Services Man- ager Laura Carstens provided information on her department's role in the process and working with Leisure Services. DRA Board Chair and Task Force Member Rick Dickinson spoke in support of the plan. Presenters responded to questions from the City Council that addressed potential flooding issues and the use of a land surveyor to assess the impact of proposed amenities on the existing campground. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 42-18 Approving 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Implementation Plan as Consistent with 2017 Master Plan. Se- conded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 42-18 RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND PLACEMAKING AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AS CONSISTENT WITH 2017 MASTER PLAN Whereas, the City of Dubuque adopted an amended Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island by Resolution No. 166-17; and Whereas, the Master Plan identifies opportunities and partnerships for existing and planned developments and improvements; and Whereas, the 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Implementation Plan presents projects and improvements that are consistent with the 2017 Master Plan; and Whereas, implementation of the 2017 Chaplain Schmitt Master Plan is a recommen- dation of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1 . That the City Council hereby approves the Chaplain Schmitt Island Place- making and Implementation Plan as consistent with 2017 Master Plan. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 12 3. Promotional Materials Over the Right-of-Way Policy: City Manager recommending approval of a new Promotional Materials Over the Street Right-of-Way policy to supple- ment the City's existing Special Events permit. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7- 0. 4. Request for Work Session - Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session: City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule the Sustainable Dubuque Quar- terly Work Session for Monday, April 23, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Larson to receive and file the documents and schedule the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Del Toro relayed a personal experience that compelled him to request that anyone displaying even a small sign of true illness, seek immediate medical help. There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:43 p.m. Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk 13