Minutes_City Council Proceedings 11 5 18 Copyrighted
November 19, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 11/5; Civil Service
Commission of 10/31; Human Rights Commission of 10/8;
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 10/9, 10/19;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/15.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 11/5/18 Supporting Documentation
Civil Service Commission Minutes of 10/31/18 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
10/9/18
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
10/29/18
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
10/15/18
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on November 5, 2018,
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios Qoined at 5:47
p.m.), Shaw; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Del Toro
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
forthe purpose of conducting a work session on Travel Dubuque Quarterly Work Session.
WORK SESSION
Travel Dubuque
Keith Rahe, Travel Dubuque President and CEO provided a presentation on the recent
activities of Travel Dubuque / Convention and Visitors Bureau. Topics included:
. Economic Impact of travel on lowa counties 2007-2017
. Marketing: Digital efforts, virtual reality hits, event support
. Social media: social success, viral content, high engagement, content focus
. Conference highlights
. Sales: USS LST 325 notables
. Sports and events
. Inclusive tourism: vision and examples
. Sister Cities delegation highlights
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 5 :50 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. on November 5, 2018
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw; City
Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Absent: Council Member Del Toro
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)
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1 . International City/County Manager's Association (ICMA) Fellowship Exchange
Program: Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach introduced the October 2018 ICMA
Fellowship Exchange Program Members Ms. Huey Yee Yoong from Malaysia, and Ms.
Le Thanh Nga from Vietnam. Each fellow spoke of their learning experiences and
provided brief biographies.
2. Environmental Planning Award for Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project:
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens presented the 2018 Environmental Planning
Award from the American Planning Association for the Upper Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1 . Veterans Day (November 11 , 2018) was accepted by Ret. General Bob Felderman,
American Legion, Post 6, 1306 Delhi Street.
2. Bells of Peace Day (November 11 , 2018); A World War I Centennial Armistice
Remembrance was accepted by Ret. General Bob Felderman, American Legion, Post 6,
1306 Delhi Street.
3. Philanthropy Day (November 15, 2018) was accepted by Shirley Brown, Associate
Director of Development of the Sisters of Charity, BVM, 1100 Carmel Drive.
4. Pancreatic Cancer Day (November 15, 2018) was accepted by Diane M. (Oglesby)
Rambousek, President of the Michael W. Oglesby Foundation, P.O. Box 777, Dubuque.
5. Hospice Month (November 2018) was accepted by Hospice Executive Director,
Lavonne Noel, 2255 JFK Road.
6. Jeff Lenhart Proclamation was accepted by Jeff Lenhart, 1592 Locust Street.
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CONSENTITEMS
The City Clerk stated for the record that the City Manager requested that Item No. 30
be removed from the agenda. Council Member Larson requested that Item No. 10 be held
for separate discussion.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated except for Item Nos. 10 and 30. Seconded by Shaw. Council
Member Motion carried 6-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of 10/15; Catfish Creek
Watershed Management Authority of 10/22; Community Development Advisory
Commission of 8/28; Historic Preservation Commission of 10/18; Housing Commission
Minutes of 8/28; Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of 10/24; Library Board of
Trustees of 9/26; Library Board of Trustees Council Update #176 of 10/25; Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission of 10/17; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 10/25; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/1 ; Proof of Publication for List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 9/20. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Claudette Coleman for vehicle damage, Eagle Window
& Door for property damage, Lori Lewis for vehicle damage, and Sandra Wolbers for
personal injury. 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: Claudette Coleman for vehicle damage, Eagle Window & Door for
property damage, Lindsay Lannen for property damage, Lori Lewis for vehicle damage,
Sandra Wolbers for personal injury. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
concurred.
4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
5. Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Public Presentation Award:
Correspondence from the Government Finance Officers Association recognizing the City
of Dubuque and Budget Director Jennifer Larson with the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2019. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
6. Quarterly Investment Report - September 30, 2018: City Manager submitting the
quarterly investment report as of September 30, 2018. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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7. Updated Dubuque Dollars & Cents Brochure: City Manager providing a copy of the
City of Dubuque Dollars& Cents public information brochure. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
8. Updated City of Dubuque Debt Reduction Plan: City Manager providing the Debt
Reduction Plan public information brochure. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
9. lowa Energy Office - Biomass Innovation: City Managertransmitting an excerpt from
the lowa Energy Office's Energy Plan recognizing the City of Dubuque's Biomass
Innovation at the Water & Resource Recover Center. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
10. Dubuque Dream Center 2017-2018 Annual Report: City Manager providing a copy
of the 2017-2018 Annual Report for the Dream Center. Motion by Larson to receive and
file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Ms. Larson recognized the great work of the
Center, thanked its staff and highlighted the giving opportunity to help the Center reach
its funding goal. Motion carried 6-0.
11 . Contracted Services Agreement Amendment with Travel Dubuque / Convention
and Visitors Bureau for Sister City Activities: City Manager recommending approval of an
amendment to the Contracted Services Agreement with Travel Dubuque / Convention
and Visitors Bureau adding Sister City activities to Travel Dubuque. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 319-18 Approving an Amended
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Dubuque Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau was adopted.
12. Parking Lot Request — 461 W. 8th Street — Woodward Communications, Inc.: City
Manager recommending approval for construction of a parking lot at 461 W. 8th Street as
requested by Woodward Communications and subject to City Council approval. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
13. Authorizing Resolutions for New Director of Transportation Services: City Manager
recommending approval of Authorizing Resolutions to be submitted to the lowa
Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to allow the new
Director of Transportation Services to apply for funds and complete required reporting
related to Federal and State grants and allocations. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 320-18 Authorizing the Director of Transportation
Services to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an Operating
Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal
Transportation Assistance Authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 Title 23 United States
Code and other Federal statutes administered by the Federal Transit Administration; and
Resolution No. 321-18 Authorizing the Director of Transportation Services file
applications with the lowa Department of Transportation - Office of Public Transit were
adopted.
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14. John F. Kennedy Concrete Panel Replacement Project Acceptance: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the public improvement construction contract for the John
F. Kennedy Concrete Panel Replacement Project as completed by Drew Cook & Sons
Excavating Co., Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 322-18 Accepting the John F. Kennedy Road Concrete Panel Replacement Project
and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
15. Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. - Financial Assistance Application: City Manager
recommending approval of a State of lowa Business Financial Assistance Application for
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 323-18 Authorizing the filing of an application for State Business Financial
Assistance on behalf of Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. was adopted.
16. Approval of Easement Agreement for Water Main and Fiber Optics for the
Tamarack Water Main Extension Project: City Manager recommending approval of an
Easement Agreement for Water Main and Fiber Optics Utility across William C. and Kay
J. Tracy and William D. Tracy, Trustee of the William D. Tracy Revocable Trust property
as part of the Tamarack Park Water Main Extension Project 2018. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 324-18 Approving the Acquisition
of Easements upon real estate owned by William C. and Kay J. Tracy and William D.
Tracy, Trustee of the William D. Tracy Revocable Trust dated December 15, 2016, in
Dubuque County, lowa was adopted.
17. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendations: City Manager
recommending approval of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission
recommendations for four projects to be funded from the Sustainable Dubuque
Community Grant Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
18. Community Development Advisory Commission Representative
Correspondence from the Housing Commission requesting approval for Commissioner
Janice Craddieth be appointed as the Commission's representative on the Housing
Commission. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
19. Housing Trust Fund Committee Representation: Correspondence from the
Housing Commission requesting approval for Commissioner Amy Eudaley to be
appointed as the Commission's representative on the Housing Trust Fund Committee.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
20. Pre-Annexation Agreement - 2600 Rockdale Road: City Manager recommending
approval of a Pre-Annexation Agreement with American Trust and Savings Bank,
property owner, for property located at 2600 Rockdale Road in Dubuque County, in
conjunction with their request to connect to City water. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, and Resolution No. 325-18 Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, lowa and American Trust and Savings Bank was adopted.
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21 . ECIA Memorandum of Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a
Memorandum of Agreement and resolution to establish the ECIA Brownfields Coalition to
help assist with Brownfields clean-up throughout the region. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed, and Resolution No. 326-18 Resolution to approve the City of
Dubuque signing the Brownfields Coalition Memorandum of Agreement was adopted.
22. Q Casino Request for Expenditure from Depreciation and Improvement Fund:
Dubuque Racing Association President and CEO Jesus Aviles requests City Council
approval to expend money from the Depreciation and Improvement Fund to repair the
grease trap system at the Q Casino. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
23. Withdrawal of Rezoning Request for 3172 W. 32nd Street: City Manager notifying
the City Council that A&A Horsfall Properties LLC is withdrawing its rezoning request for
3172 W. 32nd Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
24. Downtown Commercial Building Exterior Evaluation and Assessment Project: City
Manager recommending approval of the selection of Martin Gardner Architecture as the
consultant to undertake the Downtown Commercial Building Evaluation and Assessment
project and that Building Services Manager Dave Johnson be authorized to negotiate a
contract with Martin Gardner Architecture. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and approved.
25. lowa Great Places Funding Application: City Manager recommending approval of
two funding requests to the lowa Great Places grant program for the Four Mounds
Ecological Restoration & Public Access Improvements Project and the Mathias Ham
House Campus Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
26. Funding Agreement Landfill Access Road: City Manager recommending approval
and authorization forthe Mayorto execute a Preconstruction Funding Agreement with the
lowa Department of Transportation for the new Landfill Access Frontage Road to be
constructed by the lowa Department of Transportation as part of the US20 / Swiss Valley
Road Interchange Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 327-18 Approving the Preconstruction Funding Agreement (Agreement
No. 2019-4-006) between the City of Dubuque and lowa Department of Transportation
for the Landfill Access Frontage Road to be constructed as part of the US20/ Swiss Valley
Interchange Project
27. Workers Compensation Claims Administrative Services Agreement Addendum:
City Manager recommending approval of an Addendum extending the Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Alternative Services Concepts for services related to
the administration of the City Workers Compensation Program. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed and approved.
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28. Amendment to Master Co-location and Shared Services Agreement between ImOn
Communications LLC and City of Dubuque: City Manager recommending approval of a
Second Amendment to Master Co-Location and Shared Services Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and ImOn Communications LLC. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and approved.
29. Code of Ordinances — Adoption of Supplement No. 30: City Clerk recommending
adoption of Supplement No. 30 to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 328-18 Adopting Supplement
No. 30 to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
30. Request for Support of Dubuque County lowa Great Places Grant Application for
Mathias Ham House: City Manager recommending commitment of funds in support of an
lowa Great Places grant application for work needed at the Mathias Ham House owned
by the City and operated by the Dubuque County Historical Society. Upon motion this
item was removed from the agenda.
31 . Notice of Appeal from Thomas Coyle: Correspondence from Thomas Coyle
appealing denial of his claim against the City forvehicle damage from July 20, 2018. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and refer to the City Attorney.
32. Signed Contract(s): 563 Design Administration Professional Agreement for
renovation design and construction services related to the Multicultural Family Center
Addition at 1101 Central Avenue. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
33. 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. 329-18 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 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 6-0.
1 . Peru Road Urban Renewal Area - Resolution of Necessity: City Manager
recommending approval of a Resolution of Necessity that finds that a proposed Amended
and Restated Peru Road Urban Renewal Plan for the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area is
both necessary and appropriate and sets a public hearing on the Plan for December 3,
2018. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 330-18
Resolution of Necessity finding that certain areas adjacent to the Peru Road Urban
Renewal Area District meet the definition of an Economic Development Area under the
Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said Area is necessary in the interest of
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the residents of the City of Dubuque, lowa, and setting dates of hearing and consultation
on a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said District was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on December 3, 2018 in
the Historic Federal Building.
2. Local Bridge Railing and Decorative Concrete Post Coloring Project for Southwest
Arterial - North Cascade Road, English Mill Road, and Military Road: City Manager
recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure through the 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, and
further recommends that a public hearing be set for November 19, 2018. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 331-18 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on November 19, 2018 in the Historic
Federal Building.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Area: City Manager recommending that the City
Council reschedule the public hearing for the Alta Vista Revitalization Area Designation
from November 5, 2018 to December 3, 2018. Motion by Shaw to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 332-18 Urban Revitalization Resolution of Finding
that the Rehabilitation, Conservation, Redevelopment, Economic Development, or a
combination thereof of Church of the Nativity PI. in the City of Dubuque, lowa is necessary
in the interest of public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City. Seconded
by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area: City Manager recommending that the City
Council reschedule the public hearing for the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area
Designation from November 5, 2018 to December 3, 2018. Motion by Shaw to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 333-18 Urban Revitalization Resolution
of Finding that the Rehabilitation, Conservation, Redevelopment, Economic
Development, or a combination thereof of Lot 1 Wolff Place No 2 in the City of Dubuque,
lowa is necessary in the interest of public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the
City. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Kerper Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project: Proof of publication on notice
of public hearing to consider approval plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project and the
City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 334-18 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Kerper Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
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4. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Franchise Agreement: roof of publication on
notice of public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance Granting to Maquoketa
Valley Electric Cooperative a Non-Exclusive Franchise for its Electric System, and Senior
Counsel 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 Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of the ordinance, as amended,
Ordinance No. 42-18 Repealing Ordinance No. 20-04 and granting to Maquoketa Valley
Electric Cooperative, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive 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 and
authorizing the City to collect franchise fees for a period of 25 years. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider the addition of Phyllrich Drive, both sides, from Keymont Drive
to Keystone Drive, to the existing Residential Parking Permit District H with current
day/time parking restrictions being assumed for this addition, and the City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Larson 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. Diane Jones, 1862 Phyllrich Drive, spoke in favor of the amendment citing slim
passage for residents, contractors and city services caused by the additional vehicles.
Responding to questions from the City Council, City Engineer Gus Psihoyos provided
some background on the district, noted that each home is entitled to two (2) resident and
two (2) guest permits adding that his department will work with Hempstead Highschool
on notifying students of the change. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 43-18
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14-
321 .740 Residential Parking Permit District. Seconded by Rios. Motion carried 6-0.
6. State Revolving Fund (SRF) Sanitary Sewer Capital Loan Notes Series 2018C:
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested
proceedings for the public hearing on the issuance of not to exceed $4,900,000 in Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program), Series 2018C, and
the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 335-18 Instituting proceedings to take additional
action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of
not to exceed $4,900,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes. Seconded by Resnick.
Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen and Finance
Director Jean Nachtman clarified the financial breakdown of the sponsorship, interested
collected and legal/administrative fees calculated into the issuance. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
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Don Kahle, 1750 Mount Vernon Ct., provided a brief professional and military
biography and spoke in support of the proposed boat docking facility in the Port of
Dubuque upcoming on the Action Agenda.
Andrew Butler, 898 Mt. Carmel, provided the City Council with copies of the Fall 2018
Preservation magazine highlighting Dubuque's historic preservation efforts. Mr. Butler
also described the process of how the article came to be.
McKenzie Hill, 1548 Pego Ct., spoke in support of the upcoming action item regarding
the Five Flags Center Phase 2 Consultant Services Agreement.
ACTION ITEMS
1 . Five Flags Civic Center Referendum: City Attorney submitting timeline information
and a response to City Council questions related to the Five Flags Center Referendum.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file. Seconded by Larson. City Manager Van Milligen
read pertinent portions of the City Attorney's memo into the record. Responding to
questions from the City Council, City Attorney Brumwell reiterated the information on
scheduling a special election, The City's role in providing public information only, and City
Council's timeline for approving referendum language and submitting a ballot per the
County Auditor's requirements. City Manager Van Milligen clarified that this item is for
informational purposes and that the Consultant Services Agreement next on the agenda
would be the first step to considering a referendum. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Five Flags Civic Center Phase 2 Consultant Services Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of the Five Flags Civic Center Phase 2 Services Agreement with
Conventions, Sports & Leisure International. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Rios. Responding to
questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen and Leisure Services
Manager Marie Ware addressed issues regarding continuing with the same consulting
firm versus issuing an RFP, additional funding options and naming opportunities through
staff effort, and the cost considerations of the agreement. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Chaplain Schmitt Island Improvement Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Improvement Agreement between the Dubuque
Racing Association and the City of Dubuque. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents, approve the recommendation and view the presentation. Seconded by
Resnick. DRA Board Chair Rick Dickinson; Board Member Kevin Lynch; Schmitt family
relative Dr. Steven Sloan, 1723 Carriage Hill; and Ryan Peterson of RDG Design, gave
a verbal presentation and video of the project timeline and conceptual designs for the
Veterans' Memorial Plaza on Schmitt Island. Responding to questions from the City
Council, the City Manager stated that on-going maintenance would be the responsibility
of the DRA but that should the DRA cease to exist in the future, the City would assume
responsibility. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Request for Proposal - Comiskey Park Engagement, Design, Construction
Management, and Grant Administration Services: City Manager recommending approval
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of a Request for Proposals for a consulting firm to pertorm community engagement,
design, construction management and grant administration services for the
redevelopment of Comiskey Park. Motion by Jones to receive and file the document and
approve the recommendation. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Request for Proposals - Port of Dubuque Riverfront Dock Expansion Consultant
Professional Services: City Manager recommending approval to authorize the initiation of
the Request for Proposal process for professional consultant services to complete the
Preliminary Engineering Design and Cost Development Phase to evaluate alternatives
and the feasibility for the Port of Dubuque Riverfront Dock Expansion. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the document and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Shaw.
Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the
amount of cost sharing with Viking Cruise Lines has yet to be finalized and that there
would be exclusive use of the proposed facility by Viking Cruises only when they are in
port. Mr. Van Milligen added that due to the unique challenges presented by the river, city
staff is not expert enough to work on the complexity of the design. Therefore, a design
firm must be hired. Motion carried 6-0.
6. Funding Agreement for North Cascade Road Reconstruction Phase I: City Manager
recommending approval and authorization for the Mayor to execute a Federal Aid (STBG)
SWAP Funding Agreement with the lowa Department of Transportation for the North
Cascade Road Reconstruction Project, Phase 1 from Catfish Creekto Edval Lane. Motion
by Larson to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 336-18 Approving
the Federal Aid Swap Funding Agreement (Agreement No. 6-18-STBG-Swap-040)
between the City of Dubuque and lowa Department of Transportation for the North
Cascade Road Reconstruction Project, Phase 1 . Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
6-0.
7. State of lowa Re-Audit: City Manager transmitting the Auditor of State's Report on
Re-Audit for the Period July 1 , 2015 through June 30, 2016. Motion by Larson to receive
and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Request for Work Session - Project HOPE: City Manager recommending that the
City Council schedule the Project HOPE work session for November 19 at 530 p.m. in
the Council Chambers. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and set the
work session as recommended pending Council Members' calendars. Seconded by
Resnick. Ms. Larson stated that she is unable to attend. Motion carried 6-0.
9. Dubuque Skate Park Construction Video: Cable TV Division presented a video on
the construction of the Dubuque Skate Park. Motion by Shaw to receive and file the
information and view the video. Seconded by Jones. Leisure Services Manager Marie
Ware introduced the video and shared comments about the skate park and other changes
at Flora Park such as the 3-5-year-old playground and the replacement of trees due to
Emerald Ash Bore. Motion carried 6-0.
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10. SW Arterial Construction Update Video: Cable TV Division presented a video of
the recent progress of the Southwest Arterial Project (October 2018). Motion by Resnick
to receive and file the information and view the video. Seconded by Larson. Motion carried
6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Jones welcomed the new Telegraph Herald City News Reporter Ben
Fischer and encouraged attendance at the Hills and Dales Charity Dinner from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. on November 14 at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center. Mr. Jones then
reminded citizens to vote tomorrow.
Council Members Resnick and Larson reported on the success of the Annual
Halloween Parade and thanked the new organizers and volunteers who participated.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 834 p.m. to discuss pending litigation
and real estate transfer negotiations pursuant to Chapter 21 .5(1)(c), -Q) Code of lowa.
Seconded by Resnick. Mayor Buol stated for the record that the attorneys who will consult
with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session are City Attorney
Crenna Brumwell, Senior Council Barry Lindahl, Attorney Les Reddick, and Attorney Todd
Stevenson. Motion carried 6-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:03 p.m. stating that
staff had been given property direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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