2 18 19 City 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 February 18, 2019
in the Historic Federal B°tiding, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor uol; Council Members Del oro, Jones, Larson, Re nick
City Mal°der Van Milligen, City Attorney,B- rumwell
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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
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Fire Unit Commendations
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Fire Chief Rick Steines will present commendations to several Fire Unit P rsonnel and
Emergency Responders for a December 3, 2018 rescue situation. '
2. Iowa Tourism Outstanding Community Award Presentation
Travel Dubuque CEO/President Keith Rahe will present the Iowa Tourism "Outstanding
Community" award in the metro category from the Travel Iowa Industry Partners.
PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Read Across America Day Proclamation (March 4, 2019) was accepted by Beth
McGrory of St. Mark Youth Enrichment, 1201 Locust St.
2. A rica Legion Centennial Month (March 2019), Bob Felderman
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3. Iris =American Heritage Month Proclamation (March 2019). Bob Felderman
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CONSENT ITEMS
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 2/6; City Council Proceedings of 2/4,
2/7, 2/11, 2/13; Airport Commission of 1/28; Catfish Creek Watershed Management
Authority of 2/7; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of 2/4; Investment Oversight
Advisory Commission of 1/23; Library Board of Trustees City Council Update #179 of
1/24; Zoning Advisory Commission of 2/6; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/24; Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 1/22, 1/28.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims and Suits
Trever Allen for vehicle damage, Brian and Dee Collins for property damage, Robert
Krohmer for vehicle damage, Eric Mueller for property damage; lawsuit by Jerry
Brandenburg for personal injury.
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: Trever Allen for
vehicle damage; Brian and Dee Collins for property damage; Robert Krohmer for
vehicle damage; and Eric Mueller for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
4. Approval of City Expenditures
City Manager recommending Council approval for payment of City expenditures.
RESOLUTION 49-19 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
5. Quarterly Investment Report for December 31, 2018
City Manager transmitting the attached December 31, 2018 Quarterly Investment
Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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6. Human Rights Department Annual Report
City Manager transmitting the FY2019 Human Rights Department Annual Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
7. Intermodal Transportation Center Featured in IA Architect Magazine
City Manager providing an excerpt from IA Architect Magazine in which the Dubuque
Intermodal Transportation Center is featured.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project News
City Manager providing a copy of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project
News public information brochure.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Landlord's Priority Category Owner/Agent Guidesheet
City Manager providing information on a Landlord's "Priority Category" designation and
a recently created guide sheet.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
10. Dubuque Main Street Loan Pool Specs 2019
City Manager providing a copy of Dubuque Main Street's Central Avenue Acquisition
and Rehabilitation Funding Loan Pool specifications.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
11. DuRide Brochure and Information
City Manager providing a copy of the DuRide public information brochure and statistics
report from the February 13, 2019 FY20 Budget Hearing No 3.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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12. Dupaco Community Credit Union - IEDA Application
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the submission of an
Iowa Economic Development Authority Business Financial Assistance Application by
Dupaco Voices LLC, Dupaco RE Management LLC, Dupaco Holding, LLC, and Dupaco
Community Credit Union to the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
RESOLUTION 50-19 Authorizing the filing of an application for State Business Financial
Assistance on behalf of Dupaco Voices, LLC, Dupaco RE Management, LLC, Dupaco
Holdings, LLC and Dupaco Community Credit Union
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
13. Addition of Economic Development Intern
City Manager recommending approval to hire a temporary intern for the Economic
Development Department starting immediately.
RESOLUTION 51-19 Approving the creation of an Economic Development Intern
position
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
14. Complete Action $2,763,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2019
(State of Iowa Revolving Fund Loan) Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete action
required on the $2,763,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan
Fund Program) to be used to fund the Kerper Boulevard Sanitary Reconstruction project
and the Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration Sponsorship Project.
RESOLUTION 52-19 Series Resolution Authorizing and providing for the issuance and
securing the payment of $2,763,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2019
by the City of Dubuque, Iowa under the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa,
providing for a Method of Payment thereof, approving Loan and Disbursement
Agreement, Tax Exemption Certificate, and other related matters
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
15. Purchase of Services Grant Agreement - Operation New View Community
Action Agency
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Services Grant Agreement with
Operation New View Community Action Agency for Fiscal Year 2019 for the Tenant -
Based Rental Assistance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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16. Urban Revitalization Area Tax Abatement Applications
City Manager recommending approval of a Resolution approving property tax
abatement applications for 14 residential properties in recognized Urban Revitalization
Areas, and authorizing transmittal to the City Assessor for final review and
determination of the amount of property tax abatement.
RESOLUTION 53-19 Approving Property Tax Abatement Applications submitted by
property owners in recognized Urban Revitalization Areas and authorizing the
Transmittal of the approved application to the City Tax Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
17. Mathias Ham House Campus Restoration Project Matching Funding Request
City Manager recommending approval of a matching funding request for the Iowa Great
Places grant received by the Dubuque County Historical Society for the Mathias Ham
House Campus Restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Awarding the NW Arterial & Plaza Drive Mastarm Replacement Project
City Manager recommending that the contract award for the Northwest Arterial & Plaza
Drive Mastarm Replacement Project to Voltmer, Inc. be officially recorded in the
minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record
19. Platinum Holdings, LLC Property Tax Appeal Dismissal
Senior Counsel submitting information on the dismissal of a property tax appeal brought
by Platinum Holding, LLC for property at 350 Bell Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Dedication of Permanent Sanitary Sewer and Underground Electric Easement
- Steeple Square / Jackson Street Alley
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Dedication of Permanent Sanitary
Sewer and Underground Electric Easement across Parts of Lots 1, 2 and 3 of City Lot
493 and City Lot 484 and Adjacent Public Alley, in the City of Dubuque, which is located
in the block between Jackson, White, 15th and 16th Streets.
RESOLUTION 54-19 Accepting a Dedication of Permanent Sanitary Sewer and
Underground Electric Easement across parts of Lots 1, 2 And 3 of City Lot 493 and City
Lot 484 and adjacent public alley, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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21. Letter to State Legislators Regarding Legislative Property Tax Issues
City Manager providing a copy of a letter to State Legislators regarding legislative
property tax issues.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
22. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Notification
Correspondence from the Iowa Department Transportation notifying the City of a HMA
(Hot Mix Asphalt) Joint and Crack Sealing project on US 52 from Iowa 32 to North John
Deere Road during Calendar Year 2019.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
23. USDA Rural Utilities Services Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period
Correspondence from the USDA Rural Utilities Services notifying the City of the
extension of the public comment period for Draft Environmental Impact statement for
proposed Cardinal -Hickory Creek Transmission Line
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
24. Alcohol License Renewals
Alcohol License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual beer,
liquor and wine licenses as submitted.
RESOLUTION 55-19 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. Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment - Norland Drive - Initiate
2. Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment Sharon Drive - Initiate
3. Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project -
Initiate
4. North Cascade Road Set Fair Market Value
5. Water Distribution System Zone 2 Improvements: Roosevelt Street 1.25MG
Elevated Water Tower Project
March 4, 2019
6. Fiscal Year 2020 City of Dubuque Recommended Budget
March 7, 2019
7. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Necessity
8. Voluntary Annexation
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1. Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment - Norland Drive - Initiate
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for March 4,
2019, on the proposed amendment to Parking Permit District H to include both sides of
Norland Drive from Keymont Drive to Keystone Drive.
RESOLUTION 56-19 Setting a public hearing on amending Residential Parking Permit
District H to include both sides of Norland Drive from Keymont to Keystone Drive
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 4, 2019
2. Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment Sharon Drive - Initiate
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for March 4,
2019, on the proposed amendment to Parking Permit District H to include both sides of
Sharon Drive from Pennsylvania Avenue to Key Corners.
RESOLUTION 57-19 Setting a public hearing on amending Residential Parking Permit
District H to include both sides of Sharon Drive from Pennsylvania Avenue to Key
Corners
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
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3. Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project -
Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Marquette
Place Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project, and further recommends
that a public hearing be set for March 4, 2019.
RESOLUTION 58-19 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 4, 2019.
4. North Cascade Road Set Fair Market Value
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for March 4,
2019 on the intent to commence a public improvement project and to establish Just
Compensation Valuation (Fair Market Value) of necessary right-of-way property which
the City intends to acquire or condemn, if required, for the North Cascade Road
Reconstruction Project.
RESOLUTION 59-19 Setting a public hearing on the intent to commence a Public
Improvement Project for the North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project and to acquire
agricultural land for the Project and to establish just Compensation Valuation (Fair
Market Value) of necessary right-of-way property which the City intends to acquire or
condemn if required
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 4, 2019.
5. Water Distribution System Zone 2 Improvements: Roosevelt Street 1.25MG
Elevated Water Tower Project
City Manager recommending that the City Council set March 4, 2019 as the public
hearing for the Water Distribution System Pressure Zone 2 Improvements: Roosevelt
Street 1.25 MG Elevated Water Tower Project, Contract A and Contract B.
RESOLUTION 60-19 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 4, 2019.
6. Fiscal Year 2020 City of Dubuque Recommended Budget
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for March 7,
2019, on the Fiscal Year 2020 City budget, operating and capital improvement program,
for the City of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION 61-19 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2020
Budget as Amended for the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION 62-19 Setting the date for the public hearing on the Five -Year Capital
Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202 through 2024 for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 7, 2019.
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7. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District - Resolution of Necessity
City Manager recommending approval of a resolution that authorizes and directs the
City Manager to prepare a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District and sets a public hearing on the
proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for March 18, 2019.
RESOLUTION 63-19 Authorizing and directing the City Manager to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, and setting dates of hearing and consultation on a proposed Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for said District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
March 18, 2019.
8. Voluntary Annexation
City Manager recommending that the City Council set a public hearing for March 18,
2019 on the 100% voluntary annexation request filed by Michael Portzen, SWAD, LLC
for approximately 28.48 acres of property, concurrent with rezoning.
RESOLUTION 64-19 Setting a public hearing on an application for voluntary annexation
of territory to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
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1. Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3 -Year term through February 15, 2022 (Expiring term of Boles)
Applicant: Dean Boles, 1715 Geraldine Dr.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Request to Rezone Property Located at W. 32nd Street & North Grandview
Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Ehrlich
Properties, LLC to rezone property located at the corner of W. 32nd St. and N.
Grandview Ave. from R-1 Single Family Residential District to R-4 Multi -Family
Residential District, and the Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE 10-19 Amending Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Unified Development Code, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
southwest corner of W. 32nd Street and North Grandview Avenue from R-1 Single -
Family Residential District to R-4 Multi -Family Residential District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. 22nd Street/Kaufmann Ave. Storm Sewer Improvement Project (White St. to
Kleine St.)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 22nd Street/Kaufmann Ave.
Storm Sewer Improvement Project from White St. to Kleine St., and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 65-29 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the 22nd street/Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Project (White Street to Kleine
Street)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Grand River Center Decorative Concrete Repair Project
Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Grand River Center
Decorative Concrete Repair Project, and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 66-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Grand River Center - Decorative Concrete Repair Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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4. Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Stormwater Management
Utility Revenue Capital Loan Notes (SRF) Program)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the suggested
proceedings for the public hearing on the issuance of Stormwater Utility Revenue
Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Program) prepared by Bond Counsel and to
present a resolution for City Council to adopt entitled "Resolution Instituting Proceedings
to Take Additional Action for the Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement
and the Issuance of Notto-Exceed $18,000,000 Stormwater Management Utility
Revenue Capital Loan Notes; and the City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION 67-19 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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PUBLIC INPUT
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ACTION ITEMS
RESCHEDULE TO MARCH 4, 20191
1. Five Flags Civic Center Quarterly Report
SMG General Manager HR Cook will share an update on the Five. Flags Civic Center
activities and events, as well as highlight some festivities to celebrate the upcoming
40th anniversary of Five Flags.
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2. Awarding the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project Railroad Crossing Culvert
Project
City Manager recommending adoption of the attached resolution awarding the
construction contract for the Upper Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project to
Tricon General Construction, Inc. and modifying the construction schedule of
improvements associated with the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Plan
outlined herein.
RESOLUTION 68-19 Approving the construction contract for the Upper Bee Branch
Creek Railroad Culverts Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
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3. Request for Work Session - Inclusive Dubuque Quarterly Report
City Manager requesting that the City Council schedule a work session on Inclusive
Dubuque for April 29, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
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4. Request to Reschedule February 3, 2020 City Council Meeting 6044/
Correspondence from Council Member Ric Jones request that the City Council
reschedule the February 3, 2020 City Council meeting to February 4, 2020 to avoid a
conflict with the Iowa Caucuses.
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5. Request to Develop Guidelines for Cancelation of City Council Meetings Due to
Weather
Correspondence from Council Member Luis Del Toro requesting a review of the City
Code guidelines and a staff recommendation for canceling Cit Council meetings due to
inclement weather.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS727
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code
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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, February 18, 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.
Consent Items: Pages 1-5
D. Buol, Mayor