Minutes_City Council Proceedings 8 6 18 Copyrighted
August 20, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 8/6, 8/8, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15; Civil
Service Commission of 6/26, 7/26, 7/31; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 7/18; Housing
Commission of 7/24; Library Board of Trustees Council
Update #173 of 7/26; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of 4/5, 5/3, 6/7; Zoning Advisory Commission
of 8/1; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
7/23.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 8/6/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/8/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/13/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/14/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 8/15/18 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission of 6/26/18 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission of 7/26/18 Supporting Documentation
Civil Sevice Commission of 7/31/18 Supporting Documentation
CDAC Minutes of 7/18/18 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 7/24/18 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees CC Update#173 of 7/26/18 Supporting Documentation
RCAC Minutes of 4/5/18 Supporting Documentation
RCAC Minutes of 5/3/18 Supporting Documentation
RCAC Minutes of 6/7/18 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 8/1/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
7/23/18
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 530 p.m. on August 6, 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 special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a work session on Project HOPE.
WORK SESSION
Project Hope
Peter Supple, Heidi Zull and Laura Klavitter of the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque and retired County Attorney Chris Corken conducted a work session on the
recent activities of Project Hope. Topic included.
A. Mission Statement
B. Purposes
1 . Expand Pathway & Accessibility to Education and Employment
2. Build Financial Inclusion
3. Support Provider Networks for Change
C. Project Hope Initiatives
D. Leveraged funding, research and technical assistance
E. Community Needs Assessment
F. Access to Quality Child Care
G. Mental Health grant, access to services and advocacy
H. Washington Neighborhood
I. Community Engagement, community garden, learning opportunities and
beautification
J. Network partners
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council Adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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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. August 6, 2018in 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
PRESENTATION(S)
1 . Geographic Information System (GIS) Special Achievement Award: City Manager
Van Milligen introduced GIS Coordinator/Analyst Nikki Rosemeyer who presented the
Mayor and Council with a Special Achievement Award in GIS (SAG) from Esri, the
international leader in mapping and spatial data analytics technology.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 . 811 Safe Digging Day (August 11 , 2018) was accepted by Jeff Stoudemire, of Black
Hills Energy.
2. Community Health Center Week (August 12-18, 2018) was accepted by Julie
Woodyard, of Crescent Community Health Center.
3. Welcome Students Weeks (August 13-September 9, 2018) was accepted by Anna
Roling and Rick Dickinson of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 7/23, 7/30; Housing
Commission of 7/11 ; Housing Commission Work Session of 7/10; Human Rights
Commission of 6/11 ; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 7/26; Library Board
of Trustees of 5/24; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 7/26; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 7/2, 7/9; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ending 6/30. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Teresa Davis for vehicle damage; Giese Sheet Metal
Co., Inc., for property damage; Justin Smith for property damage; True Fitness/Life for
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property damage; Stanley Wasmund 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: Teresa Rainbo Oil Company for property damage; True Fitness/Life for
property damage; Stanley Wasmund for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending Council approval for
payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
5. Plat of Survey for Proposed Vacating Petition for City of Dubuque Housing
Department Project at 396 West Locust Street (Cooley's Subdivision): City Manager
recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 15A of D.N. Cooley's Subdivision
related to a Dubuque Housing Department project at 396 West Locust Street and just
west of the intersection of West 17th Street and West Locust Street in Cooley's
Subdivision. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
218-18 Approving Plat of proposed vacate 10'-wide alley adjacent to Lots 14 and 15 in
D.N. Cooley's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
6. Debt Reduction Plan Brochure: City Manager providing a copy of the City of
Dubuque Debt Reduction Plan Public Information Brochure. Upon motion the document
was received and filed.
7. Quarterly Financial Reports June 30, 2018: City Manager transmitting the June 30,
2018 Quarterly Investment Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
8. Fiscal Year 2017 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER): City Manager recommending the approval of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period covering July 2, 2016 to June
30, 2017. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 219-
18 Authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1 , 2016 and concluding June 30, 2017
was adopted.
9. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists: Civil Service Commission submitting the
certified lists for the positions of Fire Equipment Operator, Records Clerk, Landfill
Equipment Operator, and Laboratory Technician. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
10. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Rental Housing Rehabilitation
Program: City Manager recommending that the Moderate-Income Rental Rehabilitation
Program Funded by CDBG be restored under new program guidelines. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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11 . Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Environmental Review and Request
for Release of Funds for Fiscal Year 2019 (Program Year 2018): City Manager
recommending approval of the Environmental Review Determination and Request for
Release of Funds and Certifications for the Fiscal Year 2019 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG). Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 220-18 Authorizing request for release of Community Development Block
Grant Funds for Fiscal Years 2019 (Program Year 2018) was adopted.
12. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Receives Federal, State Funding: City Manager
transmitting information that AmeriCorps Partners in Learning has been approved to
receive federal AmeriCorps funding from Volunteer lowa and the Corporation for National
and Community Service (CNCS) to support Dubuque's Campaign for Grade Level
Reading. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
13. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Dubuque Community School District Data: City
Manager transmitting data provided by the Dubuque Community School District in regard
to the AmeriCorps Partners in Learning services provided during the 2017-2018 school
year. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
14. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Grant Agreement Approval 2018-19: City
Manager recommending approval of an agreement for AmeriCorps Partners in Learning
Grant Continuation for Program Year 2018-2019. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
15. DARE Contract with Dubuque Community School District: City Manager
recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(DARE) Agreement between the City of Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque
Community School District. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
16. 2017 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Acceptance: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award for safety items for tactical
and specialty teams, enforcement equipment and training aids. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
17. 2018 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application: City Manager recommending
approval to submit the 2018 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application for safety items
for tactical and specialty teams, enforcement equipment and training aids. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and approved.
18. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Application: City
Manager recommending approval of letters of support for both the City and the lowa
Department of Transportation applications to the FTA 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities
Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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19. Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Application:
City Manager recommending approval of a U.S. Department of Transportation Better
Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant request to fund a multi-
modal project that will help improve access within the EastM/est Corridor to support
growing traffic demands, address transit, bicycle, and pedestrian needs and enhance
sustainability, investment and reinvestment. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
20. lowa Great Places Memorandum of Understanding: City Manager recommending
approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the lowa Department of Cultural Affairs
which designated Dubuque as an lowa Great Place. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
21 . Traffic Safety Improvement Funding STREETS Program 2020 Application: City
Manager recommending authorization for the City of Dubuque to officially apply for an
lowa Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Improvement Program grant to assist
with funding Phase I of Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals
(STREETS) Improvements. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 221-18 Approving the lowa Department of Transportation Agreement for
Traffic Safety Improvement Program funding for the City of Dubuque Phase I of Smart
Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals (Streets) Project was adopted.
22. Authorized Depository Institutions: City Manager recommending approval of a
resolution adding Vibrant Credit Union as an authorized depository institution for the City
of Dubuque and deleting Frost Bank as the depositor for licensing fees collected by
PetData, Inc., now collected by DB&T. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 222-18 Naming Depositories was adopted.
23. Housing Department Contract Approvals: City Manager recommending approval
of the payment of the contracts presented by the Rehabilitation Programs for 2407 Queen
Street, 2320 Mineral Street and 2841 Washington Street. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
24. Citizen Petition - John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalks: Citizen petition of July 16,
2018 opposing the installation of sidewalks along a certain portion of John F. Kennedy
Road. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
25. Cottingham & Butler Compensation Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of the Compensation Agreement from Cottingham & Butler for performing a
market check on the City's pharmacy benefit management services completed in
December 2017. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
26. SJCG Properties, LLC Storm Water Facilities Fee Agreement Assignment: City
Manager recommending approval of the assignment of interest in the Stormwater
Facilities Agreement between the City of Dubuque and SJCG Properties, LLC to Holdings
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Monti, LLC for Lot 2 of Holliday 6th Addition. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
27. Eagle Point Park Indian Room Roofing Project Award: City Manager
recommending that the award for the Eagle Point Park Indian Room Roofing Project to
Gronen Restoration be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record.
28. Request for Proposals for Implementation of Eagle Point Park Environmental
Restoration Management Plan: City Manager recommending approval of the Request for
Proposals for the Implementation of the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration
Management Plan. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
29. Proposed Amendment to Master Co-location and Shared Services Agreement
Between the City of Dubuque and Unite Private Network: City Manager recommending
approval of an amendment to an existing Master Agreement and Project Statement in
place between the City of Dubuque and Unite Private Network. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
30. Kerper Boulevard Fiber Project Acceptance (Elm Street to 16th Street): City
Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for
the Kerper Blvd. Fiber Project Elm Street to 16th Street Project as completed by Utility
Service Contractors. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 223-18 Accepting the Kerper Blvd. Fiber Project Elm Street to 16th Street Project was
adopted.
31 . Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility from Merrick
Construction and Development Corporation: City Manager recommending acceptance of
a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across Part of Lots 49 and 50 of O'Neill's
Addition to North Dubuque in the City of Dubuque as part of a public sanitary sewer
construction project in the area of Inwood and Vinton Streets. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 224-18 Accepting a Grant of Easement for
Sanitary Sewer Utility through, over and across part of Lots 49 and 50 of O'Neill's Addition
to North Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
32. Southwest Arterial Utility Relocation Agreement with ITC Midwest: City Manager
recommending approval of a Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement with ITC
Midwest, LLC to raise and adjust an existing transmission line which is impacted by the
Southwest Arterial and the upcoming North Cascade Road-English Mill Road Interchange
Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 225-18
Approving a Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement with ITC Midwest, LLC. (ITC)
to raise and adjust an existing transmission line which is impacted by the Southwest
Arterial Project was adopted.
33. Southwest Arterial Local Bridge Railing and Decorative Concrete Project Funding
Agreement with lowa DOT: City Manager recommending approval of a Federal Aid
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Funding Agreement with the lowa Department of Transportation forthe Southwest Arterial
and the upcoming North Cascade Road, English Mill Road, and Military Road — Local
Bridge Railing and Decorative Concrete Post Coloring Project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 226-18 Approving the Federal
Aid Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 6-18-STBGU-004) between the City of Dubuque
and lowa Department of Transportation for the Southwest Arterial - North Cascade Road,
English Mill Road, and Military Road - Local Bridge Railing and Decorative Concrete Post
Coloring Project was adopted.
34. lowa Department of Inspections and Appeals New Interagency Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of the renewal agreement with the lowa Department of
Inspections and Appeals and the City of Dubuque for performance of food and hotel
licensing, inspections and enforcement with respect to retail food establishments. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
35. Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project - Purchase of Temporary Easement at 430
Gartield Avenue: City Manager recommending that the City Council establish the fair
market value of a temporary easements at 430 Garfield Avenue, a property owned by
Robert F. Klauer, at the appraised value of $5,000, and authorize the City Manager to
begin negotiations to acquire the easement needed for the Bee Branch Railroad Culverts
Project (Phase 7 of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project). Further
authorization is sought to acquire the easements through eminent domain proceedings
should negotiations fail. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 227-18 Establishing the fair market value and authorizing the acquisition
by Eminent Domain an Easement through certain real property owned by Robert F Klauer
in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
36. Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project - Purchase of Permanent and Temporary
Easements on E. 16th Street: City Manager recommending that the City Council establish
the fair market value of a permanent easement and temporary easements at E. 16th
Street, owned by HWY 151 & 61 Development, LLC, at the appraised value for the
permanent easement and $63,250 for the temporary easement, and authorize the City
Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the easements required for the Bee Branch
Railroad Culverts Project (Phase 7 of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation
Project). Further authorization is sought to acquire the easements through eminent
domain proceedings should negotiations fail. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 228-18 Establishing the fair market value and authorizing
the acquisition by Eminent Domain of easements through certain real property owned by
Hwy 151 & 61 Development, LLC. in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
37. Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project - Purchase of Permanent and Temporary
Easements at 525 E. 19th Street: City Manager recommending that the City Council
establish the fair market value of a permanent easement and temporary easement at 525
E. 19th Street, a property owned by B&M Properties & Storage, LLC, at the appraised
value of $43,050, and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the
easements required for the Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project (Phase 7 of the Bee
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Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project). Further authorization is sought to acquire
the easements through eminent domain proceedings should negotiations fail. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 229-18 Establishing
the fair market value and authorizing the acquisition by Eminent Domain of Easements
through certain real property owned by B&M Properties & Storage, LLC in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
38. Bee Branch East Blum Project - Asbestos Abatement and Lead Clean Up Project
Acceptance: City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvement contract
for the Asbestos Abatement and Lead Cleanup Project at the East Blum site as completed
by Controlled Asbestos. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 230-18 Accepting the Asbestos Abatement and Lead Cleanup Project was
adopted.
39. Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project - Purchase of Permanent and Temporary
Easements at 506 Garfield Avenue: City Manager recommending that City Council
establish the fair market value of permanent easements and temporary easements at 506
Garfield Avenue, a property owned by Canadian Pacific Railway, at the appraised value
and authorize the City Manager to begin negotiations to acquire the easements required
for the Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project (Phase 7 of the Bee Branch Watershed
Flood Mitigation Project). Further authorization is sought to acquire the easements
through eminent domain proceedings should negotiations fail. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 231-18 Establishing the fair
market value and authorizing the acquisition by Eminent Domain of easements through
certain real property owned by Canadian Pacific Railway in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
was adopted.
40. Dubuque Jaycees 2019 Fireworks Request: Correspondence from Thomas
Parsley, General Manager for Radio Dubuque, in partnership with the Dubuque Jaycees,
requesting approval to conduct a fireworks display on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 9:00
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Volunteer Road between Hawthorne Street and Lime Street in
conjunction with the closure of indicated streets and A.Y. McDonald Park as part of a
special events request. The rain date is July 4, 2018. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
41. Mediacom Communications Company: Correspondence from Lee Grassley,
Senior Manager of Government Relations for Mediacom Communications Company,
informing the City of rate adjustments being implemented on or about September 1, 2018.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
42. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Drew
Cook and Sons Excavating, Co., Inc. for the Flora Park Maintenance Building Exterior
Waterproofing Project; Gansen Excavating, Inc. for Creek Wood Park; Gronen
Restoration for the Eagle Point Park Indian Room Roof Replacement Project. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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43. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 232-18 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine
permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and
Permits was adopted.
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Del Toro 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 . Petition to Vacate Alley in D.N. Cooley's Subdivision for Housing Department Project
at 396 West Locust Street: City Manager requesting that the City Council set a public
hearing for August 20, 2018 to consider vacating a 10-foot-wide alley adjacent to the
property at 396 West Locust Street and just west of the intersection of West 17th Street
and West Locust Street to facilitate a Housing Department project. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 233-18 Resolution of Intent to
vacate the 10-foot-wide alley adjacent to Lots 14 And 15 in D.N. Cooley's Subdivision, in
the City of Dubuque, lowa, to be known as Lot 15A of D.N. Cooley's Subdivision, in the
City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:00 p.m. on August 20, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Twin Ridge Lift Station Abandonment Project Initiate: City Manager recommending
initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Twin Ridge Lift Station Abandonment
Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for August 20, 2018. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 234-18 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 August 20, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
3. Millwork District Parking Lot #2 - Elm Street Parking Lot Project Initiate: City
Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Millwork District
Parking Lot #2 Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for August
20, 2018. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 235-
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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 August 20, 2018 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
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Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
1 . Transit Advisory Board: One, 3-year term through July 30, 2021 (Expiring term of
Esser). Applicants: Robert Daughters, 1631 Jackson St.; Matthew Esser, 90 Main St. Mr.
Daughters spoke in support of his appointment and provided a brief biography.
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
2. Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board: One, 3-year term through August 1 ,
2021 (Expiring term of Wilberding). Applicant: Katrina Wilberding, 3715 Asbury Rd.
Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Wilberding to the 3-year term. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-year term through July 1 , 2019 (Vacant
West 11th District term of Nieto). Two, 3-year terms through July 1 , 2021 (Vacant At-
Large terms of Happ and Morrison). Applicants: Melissa Cassill, 1148 Langworthy St.;
Qualifies as At-Large Rep.) — Additional Applicant; Brandi Clark, 2233 Saint Celia St.
(Qualifies as At-Large Rep.) — Additional Applicant; Charles Richard (Rick) Stuter, 1296
Prairie St. (Qualifies as 11th District Rep.). Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Stuter to the
remainder of the 3-year term as the 11�h Street Historic District representative. Seconded
by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones to appoint Ms. Cassill and Ms. Clark to the remainder of the 3-year,
at-large terms. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Housing Commission: Four, 3-year terms through August 17, 2021 . (Vacant At-
Large term of McDonell; Expiring At-Large terms of Hoeper and Weitz; and Expiring
Section 8 Recipient term of Shumaker). Applicants: Brad Cavanagh, 565 Fenelon PI.;
Shane Hoeper, 2520 N. Grandview Ave. —Additional Applicant; Coralita Shumaker, 2109
Washington St. (Qualifies as Section 8 Recipient); Gail Weitz, 1630 Lori Crt.
Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Cavanagh, Mr. Hoeper and Ms. Weitz to the at-large
terms and Ms. Shumaker to the Section 8 Representative position. Seconded by Shaw.
Motion carried 7-0.
5. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee: One, 3-yearterm through August 17, 2021
(Expiring term of Holz). Applicant: Jim Holz, 3010 Indiana Crt. Motion by Larson to appoint
Mr. Holz to the 3-year term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Easy Steve, LLC dba Dimensional Brewery Company Development Agreement:
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development
Agreement with Easy Steve, LLC d/b/a Dimensional Brewing Company for
redevelopment of 67 Main Street, including the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax
Increment Revenue Obligations, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion
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by Del Toro to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 236-18 Approving
a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Easy Steve,
L.L.C. DBA Dimensional Brewing Company providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue Obligations for the redevelopment of 67 Main Street. Seconded
by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Asbestos Abatement Project for Former Bowling & Beyond Site: Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for the Bowling & Beyond Site —Asbestos Abatement Project
and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Del Toro to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 237-18 Approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Bowling & Beyond Site -Asbestos Abatement Project.
Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Tim and Peg Harbaugh, 1114 Cox Springs Road, Peosta, spoke in favor of the Code
amendment for maintaining livestock and approving the controlled grazing program
upcoming on the Action Agenda.
Larry Parazine, 2567 Washington Street urged the Council to consider supporting
broadband internet access and described how his personal struggles worsened by the
lack of accessible Internet to aid in finding employment.
Tom Hoelscher, 780 Angella Street, spoke in support of the amendments to the noise
ordinance upcoming on the Action agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Five Flags Civic Center Annual Report: City Manager transmitting the FY2018
Annual Report for Five Flag Civic Center. Five Flags Center General Manager HR Cook,
made a presentation to the City Council on the finances, events being scheduled and the
activities of Five Flags in the past year and what is coming up. Topics included: Event
Analysis/ new events, Year-End statistics, Map of Ticket Buyers, Website statistics,
Turnkey Survey of Services and Venue, Media Relations; recognitions, Year-end
financials, subsidy analysis, venue partners and sponsorships, food and beverage
changes, upcoming anchor tenant pertormances, upcoming shows. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan Update, Grant Application and
Appointment of City Representative: City Manager recommending approval of the City of
Dubuque's FY 2019 update to the Dubuque County Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) Plan, a FY 2019 REAP grant application, and confirmation of the City's
representative to the REAP Committee. Restated Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents, re-appoint Council Member Kate Larson as the representative and adopt
Resolution No. 238-18 Authorizing REAP grant application to lowa Department of Natural
Resources for Four Mounds Park Ecological Restoration and Site Accessibility Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion
carried 7-0.
3. Code of Ordinance Amendment - Title 6 Prohibited and Exempt Noises: City
Manager recommending approval of an update to the prohibited noises and exempt
noises ordinances to update some terminology in the prohibited noises ordinance and
add provisions and sections that further clarifying the use, prohibitions and exemptions of
outdoor music or amplified noise.
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 Resnick.
Motion failed 5-2 with Shaw and Larson voting nay.
Motion by Jones t receive and file the documents and amend the ordinances to include
correction to Section 6-5-3 G.1 and G.2 to reflect Sunday through Thursday and changing
the starting time to 7:00 a.m. Discussion was given to the Police Department using
discretion when enforcing sporting events go into overtime and coordinating with the
school district. Motion carried 6-1 with Shaw voting nay.
Motion by Jones to consider the first reading of the proposed amended ordinances
amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6 Health, Housing, Sanitation and
Environment, Chapter 5 Noises, Section 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises; and amending City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 6, Health, Housing, Sanitation and Environment,
Chapter 65 Noises, Section 6-5-3 Exempt Noises. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
5-2 with Shaw and Larson voting nay.
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 7 Maintaining Livestock/ Controlled Grazing
Program: City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance change and program
requirements to establish a Controlled Livestock Grazing Program. 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 Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 29-18 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 7 Police, Fire and Public Safety, Chapter 6
Animal Control, Article A Miscellaneous Provisions, Section 7-6A-2 Restrictions on
Maintaining Livestock. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 13 Sewers and Sewage Disposal - Specific
Pollutant Limitations: City Manager recommending modification of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Specific Pollutant Limitations for the discharge of cyanide as
measured at the treatment plant. Motion by Resnick 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. 30-18 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 2 Sewers and
Sewage Disposal, Article D. Industrial Pretreatment Program, Section 13-2D-6 Specific
Pollutant Limitations. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
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6. Request for Work Session - Travel Dubuque Quarterly Report: City Manager
requesting that the City Council schedule a work session at 530 p.m. on September 17,
2018 in the Council Chambers for the Travel Dubuque quarterly update. Motion by Larson
to set the work session as recommended. Seconded by Resnick. All Council Members
acknowledged that they were available. Motion carried 7-0.
7. SW Arterial Construction Update Video: Cable TV Division showed a video of the
recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project for July 2018. Motion by Jones to receive
and file the information. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Larson asked for community support of the Corner Grill, 1689 Elm
Street, while another City construction project is re-routing traffic around the area. The
establishment is still accessible.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:20 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and real estate transfer negotiations pursuant to Chapter 21 .5(1)(c), -Q) Code of lowa.
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.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 836 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 837 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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