1 7 19 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on January 7, 2019 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios,h w;
City Manager Vanilligen, City Attorney Brumwell
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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. Human Trafficking Prevention Month (January 2019) was accepted by
Sr. Mary Lechtenburg OSF and Sr. Joy Peterson PVBM.
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority of 12/21; City Council Proceedings of
12/17; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of 12/20; Historic Preservation Commission
of 12/20; Park and Recreation Commission of 12/11; Zoning Board of Adjustments of
12/20; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of 11/26; Proof of publication for
City Council Proceeding of 12/3; Proof of publication List of Claims and Revenues for
Month Ending 11/30.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Dittmer Recycling, Inc. for property damage and Jesse Drolema for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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 Assurance Pool: Dittmer
Recycling, Inc. for property damage; and Jesse Drolema for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 1-19Authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to make certain
payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Landover Corporation - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Grant Agreement for Urban Revitalization
Area Designation between the City of Dubuque and Landover Corporation, which
requires the acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers in all units developed at 1895
Radford Road.
RESOLUTION 2-19 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Landover Corporation, providing for the issuance of Urban
Revitalization Area Designation for the Development of 1895 Radford Road
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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6. Adopt Radford Road Revitalization Plan and Designate Area
City Manager recommending approving the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Plan for
the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area.
RESOLUTION 3-19 Approving the Adoption of an Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
7. Cohen -Esrey Development Group, LLC -Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between the City of Dubuque
and Cohen -Esrey Development Group, LLC to develop affordable family housing at
2887 and 2901 Central Avenue (the former Holy Ghost School).
RESOLUTION 4-19 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Cohen -Esrey Development Group, LLC providing for the issuance
of Urban Revitalization Designation for the redevelopment of 2887 and 2901 Central
Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
8. Cohen -Esrey Request for City Support for Low -Income Housing Tax Credit
Application
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution supporting the Low -Income
Housing Tax Credit Program application by Cohen -Esrey to the Iowa Finance Authority
for the redevelopment of the former Holy Ghost School and Convent at 2887 and 2901
Central Avenue into affordable family housing.
RESOLUTION 5-19 Supporting Cohen -Esrey Application for Low -Income Housing Tax
Credit for Central Avenue Historic Residences
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
9. Horizon Development Group, Inc. - Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Grant Agreement for Urban Revitalization
Area Designation between the City of Dubuque and Horizon Development Group, Inc.
RESOLUTION 6-19 Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Horizon Development Group, Inc. providing for the issuance of
Urban Revitalization Area designation for the development of 1225 Alta Vista
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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10. Adopt Nativity / Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Plan
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution approving the Alta Vista Urban
Revitalization Plan for the Nativity Road Urban Revitalization Area.
RESOLUTION 7-19 Approving the Adoption of an Urban Revitalization Plan for the
Nativity Road Urban Revitalization Area
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
11. Letter to State Legislators -2019 Legislative Priorities
City Manager submitting letter to State Legislators requesting support in creating
strategic initiatives around mental health, childcare, quality affordable housing, job
training, workforce development, job creation and do all this looking through an equity
lens.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
02, Correspondence from Representative Charles Isenhart
epresentative Charles Isenhart requesting that his letter of August 18, 2018 regarding
strategic planning priorities be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
13. Westside Water System Improvements Contracts A, B, and C Acceptance and
Release of Retainage
City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contracts and release of
retainage for the Westside Water System Improvements Contract A: English Mill Road /
North Cascade Road Water Main Extension; Contract B: English Mill Pumping Facility;
and Contract C: Highway 20 Water Main Extension Projects as completed by Portzen
Construction, Inc.
RESOLUTION 8-19 Accepting the Westside Water System Improvements, Contract A —
English Mill Road / North Cascade Road Water Main Extension; Contract B — English
Mill Pumping Facility; and Contract C — Highway 20 Water Main Extension, Project and
Authorizing Final Payments to the Contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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14. DollarWise Innovation Grant Application
City Manager recommending authorization to submit an application to The United
States Conference of Mayors for a DollarWise Innovation Grant.
RESOLUTION 9-19 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Application to The United
States Conference of Mayors for Their Dollarwise Innovation Grant and Authorizing the
Director of Housing and Community Development and the City Manager to Approve the
Application
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Iowa Great Places Contract
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Iowa Department of
Cultural Affairs to provide an Iowa Great Places grant for restoration of the Mathias
Ham House Campus
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
16. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for Fire Promotional positions of
Medical Officer, Fire Captain, EMS Supervisor, Fire Lieutenant, and Assistant Fire Chief
along with the certified list for the position of Scale Operator.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
17. Environmental Review Determination for Hillcrest Family Services
City Manager recommending approval of an environmental review determination for
Hillcrest Supportive Housing Program relative to the Continuum of Care funding award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Amending Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreements -
Wells Fargo
City Manager Recommending approval of a resolution to align with current practices of
Wells Fargo as the City's Bond Paying Agent.
RESOLUTION 10-19 Amending Paying Agent; Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreements
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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19. Pre -Annexation Agreement - Molony Foundation
City Manager recommending approval of a Pre -Annexation Agreement with the Donald,
James and Mary Kathleen Molony Foundation for the subject property.
RESOLUTION 11-19 Approving a Pre -Annexation Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and the Donald, James and Mary Kathleen Molony Foundation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
20. Consultant Selection for Comiskey Park Engagement, Design, Construction
Management, and Grant Administration Services
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Saiki Design as the consultant
to provide the Comiskey Park Engagement, Design, Construction Management and
Grant Administration.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreement for Albert Weidenbacher
City Attorney recommending approval of a Workers° Compensation Settlement
Agreement with Leisure Services seasonal employee Albert Weidenbacher.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Acceptance of Subdivision Improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 5
Subdivision
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that the
developers, North Cascade Road Developers, LLC, have recently completed in Timber-
Hyrst Estates No. 5.
RESOLUTION 12-19 Accepting Public Improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates No. 5 in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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23. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility over Tracy Property in
Tamarack Park
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Grant of Easement for Water Main
Utility from William C. and Kay J. Tracy and William D. Tracy, Trustee of the William D.
Tracy Revocable Trust for property located in Tamarack Park.
RESOLUTION 13-19 Accepting a Grant of Easement for Water Main Utility Through,
Over and Across Part of Lot 2 Of Lot 2, Excepting Therefrom Lot A of Lot 2 of Lot 2, in
the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, T88N, R2E of the 5th P.M., In Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
24. Establishing Fair Market Value for Right of Way Property Acquisition at
Pennsylvania Avenue and Radford Road
City Manager recommending adoption of a resolution which establishes and sets the
Just Compensation Valuation (Fair Market Value) for the Pennsylvania Avenue and
Radford Road Intersection Improvements Project.
RESOLUTION 14-19 Establishing the Fair Market Value of Real Property for the
Pennsylvania Avenue & Radford Road Intersection Improvements Project, Directing
Good Faith Negotiations for the Fee Title Acquisition of Property and Authorizing the
Commencement of Eminent Domain Proceedings, if Necessary, to Acquire Property
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
25. Signed Contract(s)
Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc., for Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration;
RDG Planning & Design for the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan;
Teska Associates for implementation of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan and the
Washington Neighborhood Market Analysis.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Business License Refunds
Request from Kwik Stop 16th St. #300 for a refund of the Liquor License No.
LE0002454 located at 1215 East 16th Street due to downsizing of liquor license to beer
and wine only; Beecher Liquor located at 2013 Central Ave. due to business name
change and reorganization.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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27. Alcohol License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as
submitted.
RESOLUTION 15-19 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Dupaco Community Credit Union Development Agreement Changed
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for January 22,
2019, on a proposed Development Agreement between and among Dupaco Voices,
LLC, Dupaco Community Credit Union and the City of Dubuque providing for the
issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations for development
of property at 1000 Jackson Street.
RESOLUTION 16-19 Fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on a proposed Development Agreement between and among the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, Dupaco Voices, LLC and Dupaco Community Credit Union, including
the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, and providing for
the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
January 22, 2019
2. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Stormwater Capital Loan
Notes (SRF Program)
City Manager recommending that the City Council set February 18, 2019 for a public
hearing on the proposition of selling not to exceed $18,000,000 in Stormwater Utility
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) for the Upper Bee
Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project and Midtown Transfer and Catfish Creek
Watershed Pervious Alley Construction Sponsorship Project.
RESOLUTION 17-19 Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a Loan and
Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $18,000,000 Stormwater
Management Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes of the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa,
and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
February 18, 2019
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Roosevelt Street Water Tower Project - SRF Environmental Review
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Roosevelt
Street Water Tower Project Environmental Review, and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 18-19 Approval of Environmental Review as provided by SRF's
Department of Natural Resources for the Roosevelt Street Water Tower Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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2. Code tOrdinances Amendment Title 9 - Amending Residential Parking Permit
District H
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an amendment
to the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, that
amends Residential Parking Permit District H, by adding Keystone Drive, both sides,
from Phyllrich Drive to its westerly terminus and changes the parking restriction to 7
a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days only, and the City Manager recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 1-19 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor
Vehicles and. Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit
Program, Section 9-14-321740 Residential Parking Permit District H
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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3. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project
and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 19-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Historic Federal Building Roof
Restoration Project, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 20-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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ACTION ITEMS
1. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 16 - Zoning Advisory Commission Voting
Quorum (Second Reading)
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of amending ordinance the
Unified Development Code (Zoning Ordinance) sections 16-9-1 (J)(5), 16-9-5-2(B), 16-
9-6-2(B), and 16-9-6-3 to modify voting requirements for the Zoning Advisory
Commission.
ORDINANCE -1 Amending Title 16 Unified Development Code of The City Code of
Ordinances, b Amending Section 16-9-1(J)(5), Section 16-9-5-2(B), Section 16-9-6-
2(B) And Section 16-9-6-3 to Remove the Requirement for a Minimum of Four
Affirmative Votes by the Zoning Advisory Commission for a Recommendation of
Approval for Rezonings and Text Amendments
Suggest- Dispositi a eive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Small Cell Aesthetic Guidelines
City Manager recommending approval of the Small Cell Design Guidelines and
ordinance prior to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) -imposed deadline of
January 14, 201', for having such guidelines in writing.
ORDINANC 1 Requiring the City Manager to develop, with the approval of the City
Council, written guidelines to establish general procedures and standards, consistent
with all applicable Federal and State laws, for the siting, construction, installation,
collocation, modification, relocation, operation and removal of small cell wireless
technology within the City's tight -of -way and on City property
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3. Renaming of Northview Drive to Miracle League Drive
City Manager recommending City Council approval to rename Northview Drive to
Miracle League Drive.
ORDINANCE 4-19 Renaming Northview Drive to Miracle League Drive
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Operation New View Community Action Agency Funding
City Manager recommending approval to provide funding assistance to Operation New
View Community Action Agency.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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5. Establishing Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance designating the Radford Road
Urban Revitalization Area.
ORDINANCE 5-19 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue
and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitalization Areas, by Adopting a New Section 15 Radford
Road, Establishing the Radford Road Urban Revitalization Area, and Establishing
Requirements for Qualifying Property Owners
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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6. Landover Corporation Requests City Support for Low -Income Housing Tax
Credit Application
City Manager Recommending Supporting Landover Corporation Application for Low -
Income Housing Tax Credit for Radford Road Housing Development.
RESOLUTION 21-19 Supporting Landover Corporation Application for Low -Income
Housing Tax Credit for Radford Road Housing Development
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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7. Establish Nativity / Alta Vista Urban Revitalization Area
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance establishing the Nativity / Alta
Vista Urban Revitalization Area.
ORDINANCE 6-19 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 3, Revenue
and Taxation, Chapter 2 Revitalization Areas, by Adopting a New Section 14 Nativity
Place, Establishing the Nativity Urban Revitalization Area, and Establishing
Requirements for Qualifying Property Owners
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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8. Horizon Development Group, Inc Requests City Support for Low -Income
Housing Tax Credit Application /
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution supporting the Low -Income
Housing Tax Credit Program application to the Iowa Finance Authority by Horizon
Development Group, Inc. for the Nativity Senior Housing Project at 1225 Alta Vista.
RESOLUTION 22-19 Supporting Horizon Development Group, Inc Application for Low -
Income Housing Tax Credit for Nativity Senior Housing Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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9. Mayor and City Council Appointments to Various Boards and Commission
City Council to review and determine any changes to Mayor and Council Member
appointments and representation on various boards and commissions.
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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
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TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be
held on Monday, January 07, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for
the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
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Consent Items: Pages 1-5
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