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tlemage, Hbby MCGrenPRelsmn for veM1icle tlemege, �eutl Prince for �eM1icle tlemege, Steve Rutlen for
properly damage, Daniel Scott for property damage, Sisters of the Presentation for property damage,
Brock Tyner for�hicle damage, Morgan Weaver for vehicle damage, Doug Winner for vehicle damage,
Suit by Michael and Jacqueline Wood for�hicle damage/personal injury.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
3. Disposition of Claims
City Attorney advising that the following claims ha� been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of lowa,
the agent for the lowa Communities Assurance Pool: W illiam Baum for vehicle damage, Jerald Kinsella for
properly damage, Gerald Klein for properly damage, Lynn McCormick/Partners Mutual Insurance for
�hicle damage, Abby McGrane-Ralston for�hicle damage, David Prince for�hicle damage, Steve
Ruden for property damage, Daniel Scott for personal injury/property damage, Sisters of the Presentation
for property damage, Morgan Weaver for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expend'Rures
City Manager recommending Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. 2018 City Council Goals and Priorities
City Manager providing a copy of the public information brochure outlining the City Council's 2018 Goals
and Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. State of lowa Mnual Street Financing Report
City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2018 City Street Financing
Report and authorizing filing with the lowa Department of Transportation.
RESOLUTION Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2018 City Street Financing Report
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. 2017 Integrated Pest Management Mnual Report
The Integrated Pest Management Working Group transmitting the 2017 Integrated Pest Management
Annual Report which has been reviewed by the Resilient Community Advisory Commission and the Parks
& Recreation Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. USAID/ICMA Planning for Climate Adaptation Program in Dominican Republic
City Manager providing a copy of the public information brochure detailing the results of the pro-bono
labor partnerships, including the City of Dubuque, with the Dominican Republic through the USAID/ICMA
Planning for Climate Adaptation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Transit Asset Management Plan
City Manager recommending that the City Council appro�the Operations, Asset Management, Safety
and Security Manual as required by the Federal Transit Administration for the Transportation Services
Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with Dubuque Community Schools for School
Year2018/2019
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 School Resource OFficer Agreement
with the Dubuque Community School District and acceptance of the Dubuque Community School DistricYs
financial support.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. lowa Department of Transportation Local Primary Highway Maintenance Supplemental
Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of several lowa Department of Transporfation Supplemental
Agreements for Local Primary Highway Maintenance, Pavement Markings, Julien Dubuque Bridge
Sidewalk Maintenance, Street Sweeping Maintenance and Traffic Signal Maintenance between the lowa
Department of Transportation and the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Dubuque Regional Humane Society Agreement Amendment
City Manager recommending an amendment to the current five-year agreement with the Dubuque
Regional Humane Society that began July 1, 2015.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Neztrop, LLC - Dedication of Permanent Signage Easement
City Manager recommending approval of a Dedication of Permanent Signage Easement across Parfs of
Lot 2-1 of Stone Brook Center Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, which is located at the southeast
corner of the intersection of Stone Valley Dri� and US Highway 20.
RESOLUTION Accepting a Dedication of Permanent Signage Easement across parfs of Lot 2-1 of Stone
Brook Center Second Addition, in the City of Dubuque, lowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Self-Funded Health Plan 509ACertification Consultant
City Manager recommending approval to continue using Insurance Strategies Consulting to prepare the
509A Certification for the City of Dubuque's Self-Funded Health Plan and approve the Services
Engagement Letter.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Plat of Survey for BGJ Kremer Place No. 2
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for BGJ Kremer Place No. 2.
RESOLUTION Approving the Plat of Survey of BGJ Kremer Place No. 2 Dubuque County, lowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
16. Preliminary FEMA Floodplain Maps
City Manager recommending approval of a recommended response from the City of Dubuque to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding correspondence from FEMA Region VI I
related to preliminary floodplain maps for the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Eagle Point Park Watermain Extension and Water Service Replacement Project Award
City Manager recommending that the award for the Eagle Point Park Watermain Extension and Water
Service Replacement Projectto Mainline Excavation Co., Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the
City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
18. Right-of-Way Management Technician Position
City Manager recommending approval to eliminate one Engineering Assistant I I position and create one
Right-of-Way Management Technician position in the Engineering Department.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as
submitted.
RESOLUTION Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article
B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits
RESOLUTION Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required
by lowa Code Chapter 453A.47A
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated.
1. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 30-Day Extension of Franchise
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for October 1, 2018, on
a possible 30-day extension to Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative's electric franchise
agreement that is set to expire October 3, 2018.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on an ordinance extending the term of the franchise
granted to Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative for an additional thirty days.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 1, 2018
2. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Franchise Fee
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for October 1, 2018 on
an ordinance imposing a franchise fee of 5% on Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperati�.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on an ordinance imposing a franchise fee of fi�
percent(5%) on the gross re�nue generated from the distribution and sale of electricity within
the city of Dubuque by Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 1, 2018
3. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Franchise Agreement
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for October 1, 2018 on
an ordinance granting a new Franchise Agreement with Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperati�.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on an ordinance granting to Maquoketa Valley Electric
Cooperative, its successors and assigns, the right and nonexclusive franchise to acquire,
construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Dubuque, lowa, an electric system and to
furnish and sell electric energy to the City and its inhabitants for a period of 25 years and
authorizing the City to collect franchise fees
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 1, 2018
4. Fiscal Year 2019 First Budget Amendment
City Manager recommending the first Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Amendment be set for public
hearing for October 1, 2018.
RESOLUTION Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal year
2019 Budget for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 1, 2018
5. Intent to Dispose of an Interest in Real Property Owned by the City of Dubuque by Lease
Supplements Between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Southwestco Wireless, Inc. D/B/A
Verizon Wireless
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for October 1, 2018, on
the City's intent to dispose of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by
lease supplements between the City of Dubuque, lowa, and Southwestco Wireless, Inc. d/b/a
Verizon W ireless that will add three small cell locations.
RESOLUTION Intent to dispose of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by
Leases between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Southwestco Wireless, Inc., D/B/A Verizon
W i reless
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 1, 2018
6. John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project Initiate Changed
City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications,
appro� of the Resolution of Necessity, appro�the Preliminary Schedule of Assessments and
initiation of the public bidding process for the John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation
Project. It is further recommended that a public hearing be set for October 15, 2018.
RESOLUTION of Necessity for the John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project
RESOLUTION 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
RESOLUTION Approving the preliminary plats, schedule of assessments and estimate of total
cost for the John F. Kennedy Road Sidewalk Installation Project
RESOLUTION Fixing date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for October 15, 2018
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
1. Boards and Commission Appointments
Appointrnents to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through June 30, 2019 (Vacant term of Lyness)
Applicant:
Robert McCoy, 265 Main St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please
come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is
being considered.
1. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment for Mercy Hospital/ Mercy Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from St.
Joseph Mercy Hospital to amend the Mercy Hospital I D I nstitutional District at 250 Mercy Drive,
and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Ttle 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
De�lopment Code, by rescinding Ordinance 12-18, and approval of an amended Campus
De�lopment Plan for the Mercy Hospital Institutional District to allow construction of a new
Cancer Center Building
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Nbtion A
2. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment - 5000 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from the City
of Dubuque to rezone AG Agricultural Zoning District and PI Planned Industrial Zoning District
to Dubuque Industrial Center West(DICW) Planned Unit Development(PUD) Zoning District in
the 5000 Block of Pennsylvania A�nue, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Ttle 16, Unified Development Code of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances, by rescinding Ordinances No. 14-98, No. 07-02, and No. 83-04, and by rezoning
approbmately 124 Acres of Property from AG Agricultural District and Approbmately 36 Acres
of Properly from PI Planned Industrial to the regulations of the Dubuque Industrial Center West
PUD Planned Unit Development District with a Pi Planned Industrial Designation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Nbtion A
3. Request to Rezone 1895 Radford Road
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a request from Richard
Sova/ Lando�r Corporation to rezone a portion of property located at 1895 Radford Road from
LI Light Industrial Zoning District to OC OFfice Commercial Zoning District, and the Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Ttle 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
De�lopment Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described properly located at 1800 Block of
Radford Road from LI Light I ndustrial District to OC OFfice Commercial District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Nbtion A
4. Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans, specifications,
form of contract, and estimated cost of the Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park Project,
and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Water Main Extension to Tamarack Park Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the City Council on the Action Items on
the agenda or on matters under the control of the City Council. Citizens are asked to approach the
podium and state their name and address before proceeding with their comments. Individual remarks
are limited to five minutes, and the overall Public Input period is limited to 30 minutes. Under the lowa
Open Meetings Law, the City Council can take no formal action on comments given during Public
Input which do not relate to Action Items on the Agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council - public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Report
President and CEO Rick Dickinson to present the quarterly update on the activities of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. 2018 City Expo Flyer
City Manager providing a copy of the flyer announcing the 2018 City E�o, 4-7 p.m. on
September 18, 2018 at Five Flags Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
3. Parking Smart Meter Pilot Memorandum of Understanding Changed
City Manager recommending approval to negotiate the final details and sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with Municipal Parking Services for the purpose of a smart meter pilot that will be
completed at no cost to the City and will provide valuable data to City staff and City Council for
evaluating wider use of this technology in the meter districts.
Staff will provide a brief presentation.
Suggested Disposition:
Receive and File; Approve, Presentation
4. Broadband Update and Request for Approval to Contract with Environmental Systems
Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI)
City Manager providing an update on continuing broadband activity and recommending
approval to contract with ESRI for support services for de�lopment of a broadband application
viewer that would leverage open data for maps and applications to provide information to the
public regarding options for broadband providers and services and obtain feedback from
residents.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 6 Prohibited and Exempt Noises (Final Reading)
City Manager recommending approval of an update to the prohibited noises and e�mpt noises
ordinances to update some terminology in the prohibited noises ordinance and add provisions
and sections that further clarifying the use, prohibitions and e�mptions of outdoor music or
amplified noise.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 6 Health, Housing,
Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 5 Noises, Section 6-5-1 Prohibited Noises
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 6, Health, Housing,
Sanitation and Environment, Chapter 5 Noises, Section 6-5-3 Exempt Noises
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Nbtion A
6. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 7 Door Hangars
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the City's door hanger ordinance.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 7 Police, Fire and Public
Safety, Chapter 5 Offenses, Article A General OFfenses, Section 7-5A-5 Ad�rtising Materials,
Billposting; Littering
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Nbtion A
7. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 14 Vacant and/or Abandoned Buildings
City Manager recommending approval of an amendmentto City Code Section 14-4-1 to include
the definition of the International Residential Code.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Ttle 14 Building and
De�lopment, Chapter 4 Licensing of Vacant and/or Abandoned Buildings, Section 14-4-1
Defi niti ons
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Nbtion A
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations—Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of
lowa
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