Minutes_City Council Proceedings 12 17 18 Copyrighted
January 7, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Catfish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthorityof 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: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Caffish Creek Watershed ManagementAuthority Minutes of Supporting Documentation
12/5/18
City Council Proceedings of 12/17/18 Supporting Documentation
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes of 12/14/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 12/20/18 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of 12/11/18 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnents Minutes of 12/20/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
11/26/18
Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
12/3/18
Proof of publication for List of Claims and Revenues for ME Supporting Documentation
11/30/18
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 530 p.m. on December 17, 2018
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6�h Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson (arrived 5:46 p.m.),
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 Crime Prevention Efforts.
WORK SESSION
Crime Prevention Efforts
City of Dubuque Police Chief Mark Dalsing conducted a work session with the City
Council on Crime Prevention Efforts. Topics included:
. Highlights from 2017 and 2018
. Calls for Service
. Part 1 Crimes for Calendar Years 2012 — 2017
o Crimes against persons
o Crimes against property
. Shots fired data
. Eastern lowa Collaboration
. Federal Collaboration
. Neighborhood Response Team
. Technology and Data
o Camera network
o Facebook
. Challenges
. Partnerships
o Youth Based Partnerships
o Partnership network
. Initiatives
o Local Opioid Response
o Take-Back event
Police Chief Dalsing responded to questions from the City Council.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
/s/Kevin Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:05 p.m. on December 17, 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 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 . Dubuque Main Street 2018 Committee Member of the Year Recognition of Denette
Kellogg: Dubuque Main Street Executive Director Dan LoBianco presented the 2018
Committee Member of the Year award to Library Administrative Assistant Denette
Kellogg.
CONSENTITEMS
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and
dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Del Toro. Larson requested Item #22 be held for
separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
1 . Minutes and Reports Submitted: Cable TV Commission of 12/5; City Council
Proceedings of 12/3; Community Development Advisory Commission of 10/17, 11/28;
Five Flags Civic CenterAdvisory Commission of 11/26; Historic Preservation Commission
of 11/5; Housing Commission of 11/27; Human Rights Commission of 11/5; Library Board
of Trustees Council Update #177 of 11/29; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
of 11/13; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 11/13; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 12/5; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 11/15; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of 11/5, 11/19; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary
of Revenues for Month Ending 10/31 . Upon motion the documents were received and
filed.
2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Giese Sheet Metal Co., Inc. for property damage. Upon
motion the documents were received and 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: Giese Sheet Metal Co., Inc. for property damage. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and concurred.
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4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending Council approval for
payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 369-18 Authorizing the Finance Director-City Treasurer to make certain
payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City
procedures was adopted.
5. Legal Aid Fair Housing Initiatives Grant: City Manager recommending approval to
submit a letter in support of lowa Legal Aid's Fair Housing Initiative Program grant
application. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
6. Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Agreement for 2020 Preserve lowa
Summit: City Manager recommending approval of a Certified Local Government (CLG)
Program Grant Agreement for the City of Dubuque to host the 2020 Preserve lowa
Summit. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 370-
18 Authorizing CLG Grant Agreement with State Historic Preservation Office to host the
Preserve lowa Summit was adopted.
7. Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Agreement for Four Mounds Preservation
Planning: City Manager recommending approval of a Certified Local Government (CLG)
Program Grant Agreement for preservation planning at Four Mounds Park. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 371-18 Authorizing CLG
Grant Agreement with State Historic Preservation Office for Four Mounds was adopted.
8. Consultant Recommendation for Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's Memorial Project: City
Manager recommending approval giving authorization to the City Manager to negotiate
the final terms of an agreement with RDG and to execute a contract for design,
engineering, and construction administration services for the Chaplain Schmitt Veteran's
Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
9. Dubuque Board of Realtors Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a
three-year Agreement between the City of Dubuque's Housing and Community
Development Department and the Dubuque Board of Realtors to list City-owned
properties. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
10. Cotthingham & Butler Amendment to IEDA Contract: City Manager recommending
approval of a resolution authorizing an amendment to Contract 18-DF-TC-020 by and
among Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc., the City of Dubuque, and the lowa
Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 372-18 Approving an Amendment to the Economic Development
Financial Assistant Contract by and among Cottingham & Butler Insurance Services, Inc.,
the City of Dubuque, lowa, and the lowa Economic Development Authority was adopted.
11 . Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP)Grant Agreement for Four Mounds
Park Ecological Restoration for Fiscal Year 2019: City Manager recommending approval
of an lowa Department of Natural Resources Resource Enhancement and Protection
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(REAP) Grant Agreement for Four Mounds Park Ecological Restoration Project. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 373-18 Authorizing
CLG Grant Agreement with IDNR for Four Mounds Ecological Restoration was adopted.
12. Tree City USA Application: City Manager recommending approval to submit an
application for Dubuque to become recertified as a Tree City USA. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
13. Sustainable Dubuque Community Grants Recommendation Part 2: City Manager
recommending approval of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission's
recommendation for funding the Winter Farmer's Market from the Sustainable Dubuque
Community Grant Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
14. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Planning Assistance to States - Agreement for
Watershed Plan Development: City Manager recommending authorization for the Mayor
to execute the agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, (USACE) in order for
the USACE to provide riverfront planning and watershed management plan update and
development. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
15. Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) Equity Diversity and Inclusion
(EDI) Fellowship: City Manager recommending approval of a funding request to the Urban
Sustainability Director's Network Grant Program for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Fellowship Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
16. Workers' Compensation Claims Administrative Services Agreement Addendum:
City Manager recommending approval of an Addendum to the Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and Alternative Service Concepts for services related to the
administration of the City's Workers' Compensation Program. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
17. Request for Proposals for the Third-Party Administration of the Self-Funded
Workers' Compensation Program: City Manager recommending approval to enter into an
agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. to review and
analyze the proposals for third-party administration of the City's self-funded workers'
compensation program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
18. FDA Five-Year Food Information Sharing Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval to execute the FDA Five-Year, Single-Signature, Long-Term Food Information
Sharing Agreement for sharing non-public food information. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
19. Plat of Survey for Cedar Lake East Thirteenth Addition: Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Cedar
Lake - East Thirteenth Addition, locally known as 3271 North Cedar Court, subject to
waiving the lot frontage requirement for Lot 2. Upon motion the documents were received
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and filed, and Resolution No. 374-18 Approving the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of
Cedar Lake - East Thirteenth Addition in the City of Dubuque, lowa was adopted.
20. Acceptance of the Clarke Drive and Locust Street Intersection Improvements
Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the
Clarke Drive and Locust Street Intersection Improvement Project as completed by
McDermott Excavating. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and
Resolution No. 375-18 Accepting the Clarke Drive and Locust Street Intersection
Improvement Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor was adopted.
21 . 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 January 1 , 2019.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
22. Signed Contract(s): Amendment to Staffing Agreement with Dubuque Initiatives;
Revocable License with Premier Bank Revocable License for lowa St. Parkway. IIW, P.C.
for DICW/McFadden Project Engineering Services. Motion by Larson to receive, and file
documents. Seconded by Del Toro. The City Manager directed to send correspondence
to Dubuque Initiatives requesting an annual report be presented to the City Council.
Motion carried 7-0.
23. Improvement Contracts / Pertormance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds:
Temperley Excavating, Inc. for the 30�h and Leibe Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
Project; Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. for the Kerper Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
24. Business License Refund: Request from Port of Dubuque Marina C-Store for a
refund of the Liquor License No. BB0034433, located at 450 East 3rd Street, due to
business closing for the season. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
25. 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. 376-18 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 Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
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1 . Historic Federal Building Roof Replacement Project (Initiation): City Manager
recommending preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications and
establish January 7, 2019 as the date of the public hearing and authorize the City Clerk
to advertise for bid proposals for the Historic Federal Building Roof Restoration Project
through the adoption of the resolution. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed, and Resolution No. 377-18 Historic Federal Building - Roof Restoration Project was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on January 7,
2019 in the Historic Federal Building.
2. Amendment for Residential Parking Permit District H: City Manager recommending
that the City Council schedule a public hearing for January 7, 2019, on the proposed
amendment(s) to District H, which adds Keystone Drive, both sides, from Phyllrich Drive
to its westerly terminus and changes the parking restriction to 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. on
school days only. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 378-18 Setting a public hearing on amending Residential Parking Permit District H to
include both sides of Keystone Drive from Key Way Drive to its westerly terminus and to
modify the day/time parking restrictions in District H was adopted setting a public hearing
for a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m. on January 7, 2019 in the Historic Federal
Building.
3. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culvert Crossing Project: City Manager
recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Upper Bee Branch Creek
Railroad Culverts Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for
January 7, 2019. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution
No. 379-18 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
costs; setting a 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 January 7, 2019 in the Historic
Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions.
1 . Housing Board of Appeals: Two, 3-year terms through January 11 , 2022 (Expiring
terms of Spence and White). Applicants: Gil Spence, 975 Grove Terrace; Ron White,
3197 Highland Park Dr. Motion by Jones to appoint Mr. Spence and Mr. White each to a
3-year term through January 11 , 2022. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Human Rights Commission: Three, 3-year terms through January 1 , 2022 (Expiring
terms of Breitfelder, Hammel, and Parks). Applicants: Adrienne Breitfelder, 1365 Solon
St.; Gerald Hammel Jr., 1225 YZ Rhomberg Ave. (Additional Applicant); Kathrin Parks,
486 Clarke Dr. This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law. 9
Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 females/3 vacancies. Motion by Shaw to appoint
Ms. Breitfelder, Mr. Hammel, and Ms. Parks each to a 3-year term through January 1 ,
2022. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
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3. Mediacom Charitable Foundation: One, 1-year term through December 31 , 2019
(Expiring term of Chavenelle), Applicant: Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane. Motion by
Larson to appoint Ms. Chavenelle to a 1-year term through December 31 , 2019.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . DICW Urban Renewal Plan Amendment 2018.3 - Resolution of Adoption: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2018.3, for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 380-18 Approving the Amended
and Restated Urban Renewal Plan, Version 2018.3, for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 16 - Zoning Advisory Commission Voting
Quorum: Proof of publication for notice of public hearing to consider a request from the
City of Dubuque to Amend 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 and the Zoning Advisory Commission 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. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report and
responded to questions from the City Council. Motion failed 5-2 with Del Toro and Rios
voting Nay.
Motion by Resnick to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 44-18 Amending Title
16 Unified Development Code of the City Code of Ordinances, by 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. Seconded by
Larson. Motion carries 5-2 with Del Toro and Rios voting Nay.
PUBLIC INPUT
Referencing the forthcoming Action Item, Tyler Daugherty, 6527 N Wilshire Ln. spoke
in support of the Phase 2 Study of the Five Flags Civic Center; Roseanne Schromen
Wilson, 1570 Seippel Rd. spoke against the Phase 2 Study of the Five Flags Civic Center;
Mark Heiderscheit, 3074 Sundown Ct. spoke in support of the Phase 2 Study of the Five
Flags Civic Center; John Pregler, 1525 Pego Ct. spoke in support of the Phase 2 Study
of the Five Flags Civic Center but has some concerns that have not been addressed yet
and would like the process to not be so rushed.
ACTION ITEMS
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1 . DICW Urban Renewal Plan Amendment 2018.3 — Ordinance: City Manager
recommending approval of an ordinance amending the Tax Increment Ordinance for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District as the DistricYs boundaries
were amended by Version 2018.3 of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan.
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 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 45-18 Amending
Ordinance No. 18-18, Previously Amended, providing that General Property Taxes Levied
and collected each year on all property located within the Amended and Restated
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area of the
City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of lowa, by and for the benefit of the State of
lowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and
other Taxing Districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on
loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including Bonds issued or to be issued,
incurred by said City in connection with the Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Swiss Valley Urban Renewal Area - Termination Resolution: City Manager
recommending approval of proceedings terminating the Swiss Valley Economic
Development District Urban Renewal Area and approving an ordinance repealing any
ordinances implementing tax increment financing in the District. Motion by Resnick to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 381-18 Terminating the Urban
Renewal Plan for the Swiss Valley Economic Development District and Ending the Swiss
Valley Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by Del Toro.
Motion carried 7-0.
3. Swiss Valley Urban Renewal Area - Termination Ordinance: City Manager
recommending approval of the Ordinance terminating the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Swiss Valley Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area and the ordinance
repealing any ordinances implementing tax increment financing in the District, as tax
increment financing cannot continue in the District once the Urban Renewal Plan for the
District is terminated. 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 Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 46-18
Repealing Ordinance providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the
Swiss Valley Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area, City of Dubuque,
lowa, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of lowa. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion
carried 7-0.
4. Peru Road Urban Renewal District - Repealing Ordinance: City Manager
recommending approval of the ordinance repealing the TIF District for the Peru Road
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Urban Renewal Area. 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 Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Larson for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 47-18
Repealing Ordinance No. 45-17 Providing for the division of taxes on taxable property in
the Peru Road Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area, City of Dubuque,
lowa pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of lowa. Seconded by Del Toro. Motion
carried 7-0.
5. Peru Road Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Adoption: City Manager
recommending approval of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Peru
Road Urban Renewal Area. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 382-18 Approving the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Peru Road Urban Renewal Area. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
6. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Auditor's Communication: City
Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR), Auditor's Communication with Those Charged with Governance Letter, along
with the City Finance staff's responses to the auditor's findings. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents and view the presentation. Seconded by Resnick. Finance
Director Jean Nachtman and Assistant Finance Director Tami Lansing, made a brief
presentation on the (CAFR) and responded to questions from the City Council. Motion
carried 7-0.
7. Phase 2 Planning for an Expanded/Improved Five Flags Civic Center: City Manager
transmitted the Phase 2 Planning for an Expanded/Improved Five Flags Civic Center.
Motion by Resnick to receive and file and view the presentation. Seconded by Jones. Bill
Krueger, Conventions, Sports, and Leisure (CSL) and Ken Betsch, Betsch Associates
made a presentation on theater renovation and new arena construction. Presentation
topics included: Pervious Work, Scope of Current Planning Effort, Refined Program
Elements, Project Site, Proposed Arena, Summary of Estimated Constriction Costs,
Summary of Annual Pertormance Estimates, Nearby Parking Issues, Overall Parking
Capacity, and Funding Issues. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Donation of Land Bordering Eagle Point Park Approval: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the donation of 11 .57 acres of land from the Jeffrey
Deforest Davis Revocable Inter Vivos Trust as an addition to Eagle Point Park and further
recommends approval of a resolution and authorization for the City Manager to execute
an offer to buy real estate and the City Attorney's Office be authorized to complete
necessary actions to complete the donation by year-end. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 383-18 Accepting Deed to certain real estate
in Dubuque County, lowa from the Jeffrey DeForest Davis Revocable Inter Vivos Trust.
Seconded by Larson. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Upper Bee Branch Culvert Crossing Project - Canadian Pacific Railroad Property
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Acquisition: City Manager recommending adoption of resolutions approving the terms of
the Construction Agreement, Easement Agreements, and Environmental Right-of-Entry
Agreement related to the acquisition and use of easements through property owned by
Canadian Pacific Railway at 506 Garfield Avenue for the purpose of constructing and
maintaining the improvements associated with the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad
Culverts Project. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt Resolutions
No. 384-18 Accepting Grants of Easements through certain real property owned by
Canadian Pacific Railway in the City of Dubuque, lowa for the Bee Branch Railroad
Culverts Project and Resolution No. 385-18 Approving the Construction Agreement and
Environmental Right-of-Way Agreement for the acquisition and use of easements through
certain real property owned by Canadian Pacific Railway in the City of Dubuque, lowa for
the Bee Branch Railroad Culverts Project and listen to the presentation. Civil Engineer
Deron Muehring provided a video and staff report. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-
0.
10. Budget and Fiscal Policy Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2020: City Manager
recommending adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Policy Guidelines. Motion by
Resnick to receive, file and approve the documents and view the presentation. Seconded
by Jones. Budget Director Jennifer Larson and City Manager Van Milligen provided a staff
report and responded to questions from the City Council. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council member Del Toro clarified his thoughts regarding the voting requirements for
the Code of Ordinances Amendment Title 16 - Zoning Advisory Commission Voting
Quorum Additionally, he discussed how the sign to the airport is difficult to see.
Council member Shaw discussed the prohibition of content on billboards as it relates
to Lamar Advertising.
Mayor Buol reiterated Council Member Resnick's comments to clarify the intent of the
Council Members Reports item on the agenda.
Council member Resnick reported that Four Mounds will be having some exciting
activities coming next year.
Council member Jones reported that there will be an upcoming opening on the Civil
Service Commission and encouraged recruitment.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 10:16 p.m. to discuss pending
litigation and real estate transfer negotiations — Chapter 21 .5(1)(c), -Q) Code of lowa.
Seconded by Del Toro. Motion carried 7-0.
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 Counsel Barry Lindal, and Attorney Jim Wainwright.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 10:44 p.m. stating that
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staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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